Mechanical Design Engineer

The Mechanical Design Engineer at Honda will work within the Underbody Design department to develop automotive body structures and components, balancing performance, styling, and manufacturing constraints. Responsibilities include creating 3D models and layouts using CATIA, managing part development with suppliers, and supporting verification processes. Candidates should have a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience, with 0-2 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in CATIA or similar 3D CAD software, strong organisational and communication skills, and the ability to work in an office environment with some travel are required. The role offers opportunities for career growth and development within Honda’s innovative and collaborative culture.

The Mechanical Design Engineer at Honda plays a pivotal role in developing automotive body structures and components within the Underbody Design department. This position focuses on creating and managing 3D models, layouts, and 2D drawings using CATIA, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet or exceed customer expectations. The role involves balancing vehicle performance, styling, marketability, and manufacturing constraints. Honda offers a competitive base salary, paid overtime, regional bonuses, industry-leading benefits, paid time off, 401K with company match, relocation assistance, and various wellbeing and career development programmes. The company values innovation, diversity, and continuous improvement, providing opportunities for career growth and advancement.

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.
• 0-2 years relevant experience.
• CATIA or other 3D CAD software, self-motivated, organized, multitasker, effective verbal and written communication.

Working Conditions

• Majority of work is performed in an office environment.
• Some interaction in test lab, fabrication and manufacturing environments.
• 5-10 hours/week OT as needed.
• Some domestic & limited international 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.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for creating and managing the creation of 3D models, layouts, and 2D drawings using CATIA.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to coordinate with internal contacts including other design departments, test departments, styling studio, factories, and purchasing.
• Lead efforts to manage part development activities with suppliers, setting design targets and confirming prospects to achieve requirements.
• Support part and vehicle verification, including developing countermeasures as necessary.
• Take ownership of estimating and managing part cost, weight, and investment throughout development, including reviewing supplier quotes.

Skills:

• Experience with CATIA or other 3D CAD software is essential.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to multitask are required.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills are necessary.
• Self-motivation and a proactive approach are important for success in this role.

Education:

• A Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience is required.