Mechanical Design Engineer

Honda Dev. and Mfg. of Am.,LLC•Raymond, OH

14d•Hybrid

About The Position

Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.” We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team. If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future! Job Purpose Collaborate with cross-functional divisions to develop automotive body structures and components within the Upperbody Design Department, ensuring designs meet or exceed customer expectations while balancing vehicle performance, styling, marketability, manufacturing requirements, profitability, and other design constraints. Responsibilities include the design of both structural and styled components in the engine room, floor, and bumper areas using a variety of materials, including steel, aluminum, plastics, and composites, as well as manufacturing processes such as stamping, injection molding, extrusion, and casting. Additional responsibilities include researching and developing new technologies for future vehicle applications.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
0–2 years relevant experience
CATIA or other 3D CAD software
self-motivated
organized
multitasker
effective verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

Create and/or manage creation of 3D models, layouts, and 2D drawings using CATIA.
Correlate and negotiate with internal Honda contacts including other design departments, test departments, styling studio, factories and purchasing.
Lead part development activities with suppliers, setting design targets and confirming prospect to achieve requirements.
Support part and vehicle verification, including developing countermeasures as necessary.
Estimate and manage part cost, weight, and investment throughout development, including review of supplier quotes.
Researching and developing new technologies for future vehicle applications.