Mechanical Design Engineer

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



This role requires collaborating with cross-functional divisions to develop automotive body structures and components in the Underbody Design department that meet or exceed customer expectations while balancing vehicle performance, styling, marketability, manufacturing, profitability, and other design constraints & considerations.  Design responsibilities may include both structural and/or styled parts in the engine room, floor, and bumper areas utilizing a variety of materials (steel, aluminum, plastics, composites, etc.) as well as manufacturing processes (stamping, injection molding, extrusion, casting, etc.).  Additional responsibilities may include researching & developing new technologies for future vehicle applications.

Key Accountabilities



• 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.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills



• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.

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