Mechanical Engine Design Engineer

Relocation to North Carolina required.

About the role

Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and strives to achieve a zero environmental footprint. We are looking for individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and a strong work ethic to guide new technologies and mass production developments, primarily in the Power Products category.

Responsibilities

• Generate high-level drawings using 2D/3D CAD software such as Catia to meet specification targets.
• Utilize tools like FTA/FMEA and Drawing Issue Processing (Endeavor) to facilitate prototype generation and engineering estimates.
• Coordinate supplier negotiations, factory assembly confirmations, and mass production specification setting.
• Drive small project teams through Project Leader Role to meet development targets and schedules.
• Establish bill of materials to track impacts of new technologies, features, and components.
• Develop ideas to improve competitiveness by product features and technologies with minimal supervision.
• Analyze root causes using problem-solving methods and implement corrective measures as necessary.
• Support recurrence prevention when appropriate and maintain professional conduct.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 2+ years of engineering experience, preferably in Power Products or Powersports.
• Strong ability to guide small development teams.
• Effective communication and interaction with staff and management.
• Competency in FTA, FMEA, dimensional tolerance stack-ups, and application.
• Competency in analytical, problem-solving, judgment, decision-making, and prioritization.
• Competency in drawing and layout skills/techniques, including understanding of CAE principles.
• Experience with 3D design, FMEA, and design calculations.

Skills

• Experience in power products/sports such as lawn and garden equipment.
• Knowledge of engine or transmission design, specifically for small engine products.
• Familiarity with gears, metallurgy, heat treatment, die casting, stamped products, and injection molding.

Work Environment

Primarily desk-based work with occasional travel up to 10% and potential overseas travel. Typical hours are 8-9 AM to 4:30-5:30 PM with core business hours from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Overtime may be expected based on project demands. The role involves maintaining professional conduct and adhering to safety and company policies.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $39.00 - $48.00/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 position based out of Warren, Michigan. Typical hours are 8-9 AM to 4:30-5:30 PM with core business hours from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Overtime may be expected based on project demands.