Design Engineer

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 culturebalanced by a high level of ambition and a fast-paced, hands-on approach to solving complex engineering challenges.

As a Mechanical Design Engineer / Designer, youll contribute to the design and development of high-volume consumer products with a focus on injection-molded plastic components. Youll 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 knowledgeso if youve 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:

• Bachelors 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.

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