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Lead Mechanical Design Engineer – Electric Motors & Generators

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Phoenix, AZ
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Phoenix, AZ
Expert/Leader
Lead mechanical design of electric motors, generators, and gearboxes. Provide technical leadership, coordinate system integration, manage project schedules and BOMs, drive CAD modeling/analysis, mentor engineers, and present solutions to customers across product development phases.
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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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The Aerospace Corporation Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA Office

7250 Getting Heights, Colorado Springs, CO, United States, 80916-4931

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