Lead Mechanical Design Engineer – Electric Motors & Generators

Honeywell Aerospace US LLC in; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-subsidized medical, dental, &

vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term & long-term disability

401(k) matching

Educational assistance

Parental leave & holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace US LLC is seeking a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer for Electric Motors & Generators to drive mechanical design, mentor engineers, and lead cross-functional teams on aerospace and industrial applications.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, system integration, and project management for electric machines, with a focus on quality and customer-driven solutions. US citizenship and ITAR compliance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (STEM).
• 15+ years of mechanical design engineering experience.
• 10+ years with NX modeling and drafting.
• Prior systems design lead experience.
• US Citizenship is required (ITAR).

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: act as the primary technical authority for mechanical design of electric motors, generators, and gearboxes.
• System Integration: coordinate large design teams during electric machine development.
• Project Management: drive schedules, manage BOMs, and ensure design coordination.
• Innovation & Collaboration: develop products as part of an integrated engineering team.
• Product Development: support all phases of design and mentor junior engineers.
• Design Engineering: lead CAD modeling/drafting, analysis, and optimization.
• Customer Focus: present solutions and incorporate customer input.

Skills

Mechanical design

Leadership

Project management

Systems design

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

NX modeling

CAD drafting

GD&T

Job description

Lead Mechanical Design Engineer – Electric Motors & Generators (Finance)

Shape the Future of Electrification with Us

Join our innovative team dedicated to designing advanced electric motors and generators. As Lead Mechanical Design Engineer, you'll drive technical excellence, mentor talented engineers, and lead projects that power next-generation solutions for aerospace and industrial applications.

Responsibilities KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Technical Leadership: Serve as the primary technical authority for mechanical design of electric motors, generators, and gearboxes.
• System Integration: Coordinate large design teams during electric machine development.
• Project Management: Drive schedules, manage BOMs, and ensure design coordination.
• Innovation & Collaboration: Develop products as part of an integrated engineering team.
• Product Development: Support all phases of design and mentor junior engineers.
• Design Engineering: Lead CAD modeling/drafting, analysis, and optimization.
• Customer Focus: Present solutions and incorporate customer input.

Qualifications YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, mathematics.
• 15+ years of mechanical design engineering experience
• 10+ years with NX modeling and drafting
• Prior systems design lead experience
• Must be a US Citizen (ITAR)

WE VALUE

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• Experience with high-speed rotating equipment (motors, generators, turbomachinery)
• ASME Y14.5 GD&T expertise
• Experience across concept, preliminary, and detailed design phases
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Self-motivated and proactive decision-maker

BENEFITS

Beyond a performance-driven salary, you'll work alongside dedicated experts on technology that's advancing aviation. As a Honeywell Aerospace employee, you're eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts
• Employee assistance program and educational assistance
• Parental leave and 12 paid holidays
• Paid time off for vacation, personal and sick time

Explore your benefits: https://honeywellaerospacebenefits.com/

POSTING TIMELINE

The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

U.S. CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENTS

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. Person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status or have the ability to obtain an export authorization

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