Design Principal Engineer- RELOCATION OFFERED

Relocation to North Carolina is required.

About the role

The Design Principal Engineer drives the development of new technologies and mass-production products for power equipment and powersports, from concept through launch. This role combines advanced mechanical design, project leadership, and cost management to deliver innovative, high-quality products that delight customers and support a future-focused vision of mobility and environmental responsibility. You will lead cross-functional teams, guide complex designs, and champion continuous improvement in both product performance and development efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead the generation of high-level mechanical designs and drawings for new technologies and components using advanced computer-aided design tools.
• Create and validate 2D and 3D layouts to ensure proper fit, form, and function of components and systems in line with established specifications.
• Apply engineering methods such as calculations, simulations, FTA, FMEA, and adherence to guidelines, standards, and regulations to confirm design robustness.
• Develop drawings and specifications that support prototype builds, engineering estimates, supplier negotiations, factory assembly confirmation, and final mass-production release.
• Lead and guide project teams to meet development targets, including quality, cost, and delivery, while ensuring key milestones are achieved on schedule.
• Plan and coordinate resource needs, including effective use of contractor resources, and escalate requirements appropriately to leadership when needed.
• Communicate project status clearly and consistently, and lead or actively participate in project meetings, technical discussions, and development events.
• Establish and maintain bills of materials to track new technologies, features, and components, ensuring accurate configuration control throughout the development cycle.

Requirements

• More than 12 years of engineering experience, preferably within powersports or power equipment, with a strong emphasis on leading projects independently.
• Proven project leadership experience, including ownership of schedule, quality, and cost targets for complex engineering programs.
• Advanced proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD), with the ability to create high-level 3D models and detailed 2D drawings for mechanical systems.
• Experience with 2D and 3D layout development to ensure correct fit, form, and function of components and assemblies.
• Hands-on experience applying FTA (Fault Tree Analysis) and FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) to assess and mitigate technical risks.
• Strong understanding of engineering standards, guidelines, and regulatory requirements relevant to mechanical design and mass production.
• Demonstrated ability to manage cost targets using cost tables, cost simulation software (such as Apriori), and supplier quotations.
• Extensive experience in new product development, including concept creation, detailed design, and transition to mass production.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $48.60 - $60.72/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Schedule

This is a Contract to Hire, fully onsite position in Greensboro, NC.