Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Power Equipment

Hired; Mills River (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Rx coverage

401(k) with employer matching

Overtime, bonuses, paid vacation

Relocation assistance

Job summary

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. seeks a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in Mills River, NC to lead concept design, 3D CAD modeling, and mass production maturation for Honda Power Products (generators, lawn mowers, industrial engines).

You will model complex components in CATIA, perform FEA and FMEA, and guide small engineering teams through project milestones toward production readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of mechanical design experience in power equipment, engines, or powersports.
• Proficient in 3D CAD (CATIA V5/V6) and engineering drawings.
• Experience with tolerance stack-ups, FEA, and FMEA.
• Ability to lead small engineering teams and manage project timelines.

Responsibilities

• Model components, gearing, springs, and assemblies in 3D using CATIA.
• Perform mechanical design calculations including FEA, tolerance stack-ups, and FMEA.
• Lead small engineering project teams and track milestones.
• Facilitate prototype fabrication, supplier reviews, and production confirmations.
• Analyze market quality feedback and engineer robust design countermeasures.

Skills

CATIA

Tolerance stack-ups

FEA

FMEA

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5/V6

Engineering drawings

Job description

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. seeks a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in Mills River, NC to lead concept design, 3D CAD modeling, and mass production maturation for Honda Power Products (generators, lawn mowers, industrial engines).

You will model complex components in CATIA, perform FEA and FMEA, and guide small engineering teams through project milestones toward production readiness.