Design Engineer

Husqvarna

  • Charlotte, NC
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Join the future of lawn care. This role is part of the North American Robotic Mower R&D Team, a cross-functional engineering group driving innovation for the Husqvarna Automower. We collaborate closely with engineering teams in Sweden and production teams in England to deliver new product development (NPD) and continuous improvement projects tailored to the North American market.We foster a warm, open, and unpretentious team culture—balanced by a high level of ambition and a fast-paced, hands-on approach to solving complex engineering challenges.As a Mechanical Design Engineer / Designer, you’ll contribute to the design and development of high-volume consumer products with a focus on injection-molded plastic components. You’ll support NPD projects, lead design reviews, and collaborate across global teams to bring innovative robotic solutions to life. We value hands-on expertise and practical knowledge—so if you’ve mastered the craft outside of a traditional academic path, we want to hear from you.What You Need to Know:Core Responsibilities
  • Design and develop injection-molded plastic components and subsystems.
  • Create concepts based on product requirements, lessons learned, and design guidelines.
  • Support the Mechanical Lead in NPD and product improvement initiatives.
  • Conduct and coordinate design reviews with a focus on safety and compliance with Product Creation Process (PCP) standards.
  • Review and finalize drawings for accuracy, tolerances, manufacturability, and material selection.
  • Manage documentation, including ECR/ECOs, specifications, and PPAP reviews.
  • Write ECR/ECOs, specifications of materials, finishes, assembly specifications, out-of-box specifications, PPAP documentation review and other necessary reports
  • Coordinate project elements such as BOMs, tooling, costing, and part tracking.
  • Support and Drive cost-reduction and quality improvement initiatives.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, including deviation approvals
  • Define project parameters (schedule, cost, serviceability, functionality) and ensure alignment with design standards.
  • Perform calculations and layouts to meet performance and structural requirements.
  • Collaborate on test planning, pilot builds, and data analysis to validate designs.
  • Stay informed on competitor products, emerging technologies, and market trends.
Standards & Liaison
  • Ensure compliance with engineering and safety standards.
  • Stay current on domestic and international standards relevant to the product category.
  • Provide support for tooling, pilot runs, and assembly processes.
  • Liaise with Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality, and suppliers.
  • Coordinate with other Husqvarna divisions and global sites on joint projects.
What We Are Looking For:Required:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Plastics Engineering or related technical field Preferred. Candidates with a proven track record of relevant industry experience may be considered in lieu of formal education requirements.
  • 4+ years of related engineering or design experience
  • Relevant experience in Product Design
  • Strong 3D CAD modelling/drawing experience, CATIA V5 preferred
  • Proven experience designing and releasing injection-molded parts.
  • Background in high-volume consumer product development.
  • Familiarity with manufacturing processes and repetitive assembly operations.
  • Adaptability to evolving processes and priorities.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Team-oriented mindset with a focus on shared goals and accountability.
Preferred/Beneficial:
  • Experience with additional manufacturing processes (e.g., die casting, blow molding, sheet metal, weldments).
  • Experience in writing parameters for assigned design projects including scheduling, cost data, serviceability and functional requirements
  • Hands-on experience with robotics, automation, or outdoor power equipment.
  • Proficiency in root cause analysis and data interpretation.
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
  • Knowledge and understanding of FEA, DFMEA, DVP&R, GD&T for part design.
  • Familiarity with SmarTeam, HPM, PLM systems, and other engineering tools.
Last date to apply: We are continuously accepting applications

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