Mechanical Design Engineer (101531)

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda
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

To design Closure components and systems to meet vehicle performance, safety, reliability, profitability and manufacturing requirements, while crafting the envisioned multisensory experience for our customers.

Key Accountabilities

Draft engineering solutions for assigned components or simple parts, and create associated 3D models, layouts, and 2D drawings using CATIA. Support more complex part designs under engineering supervision.Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including testing, design, purchasing, styling, manufacturing, service, and supplier teams.Develop cost and weight estimates for assigned parts and components.Coordinate with existing suppliers to communicate requirements, manage schedules, and resolve issues in a timely manner.Prepare moderately complex engineering documentation for review by senior engineers.Support project execution by working within established project management plans, including:

• Assisting with project schedules
• Coordinating project meetings
• Providing regular status updates and reports
• Contributing to budget, timeline, and project goal achievement efforts

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

Minimum Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent relevant experience.

Minimum Experience

• 0 to 2 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Previous co-op or internship experience preferred.

Job-Specific Skills

• Familiarity with 3D CAD software (CATIA experience is a plus).
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Decisions Expected

• Propose and analyze multiple design solutions, evaluating trade-offs and determining the best option to balance conflicting technical, cost, timing, and performance objectives.
• Assess design studio concepts and determine whether they can be developed into feasible, manufacturable constructions.
• Evaluate vendor proposals and determine whether they meet technical, quality, cost, and program requirements.

Working Conditions

Majority of work is performed at a computer, some interaction in test lab, fabrication and manufacturing environments required, 5-10 hours/week OT as needed, occasional travel. 

What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards:

• Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
• Paid Overtime
• Regional Bonus (when applicable)
• Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx) 
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 
• 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
• Relocation assistance (if eligible)

Career Growth:

• Advancement Opportunities
• Career Mobility
• Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning
• Training and Development programs 

Additional Offerings:

• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
• Lifestyle Account
• Childcare Reimbursement Account
• Elder Care Support
• Wellbeing Program
• Community Service and Engagement Programs
• Product Programs

Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.