Automotive Mechanical Design Engineer (Closures)

Hired; Raymond (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Honda Development & Manufacturing of America in Raymond, OH is seeking an Automotive Mechanical Design Engineer specializing in closures and underbody. You will design stamped, molded, and cast automotive body structures using CATIA, optimizing crash performance, weight, and manufacturing feasibility.

This role requires collaboration with styling, CAE, and stamping teams to meet design targets, lead supplier part development, and support prototype testing and teardowns while controlling costs

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering required.
• 0-2 years of mechanical design experience (co-ops welcome).
• Proficient in 3D CAD modeling (CATIA V5/V6) and MS Office; solid grasp of sheet metal stamping, molding, castings, and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Model complex 3D components, sub-assemblies, and 2D drawings using CATIA V5/V6.
• Coordinate design targets with styling studios, CAE crash, and stamping plants.
• Lead supplier part development, evaluating proposals and tooling feasibility.
• Support prototype testing and teardowns, implementing design countermeasures.
• Estimate and manage component costs, mass, and tooling investments.

Skills

CATIA

MS Office

GD&T

Technical communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5/V6

MS Office

Job description

• Job Title: Automotive Mechanical Design Engineer (Closures)
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Location: Raymond, OH, United States

About the Role:

Honda Development & Manufacturing of America is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer specializing in Closures and Underbody in Raymond, OH. You will design stamped, molded, and cast automotive body structures using CATIA, optimizing crash performance, weight, and manufacturing feasibility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Model complex 3D components, sub-assemblies, and detailed 2D engineering drawings using CATIA V5/V6.
• Coordinate design targets across vehicle styling studios, CAE crash simulation, and stamping plants.
• Lead supplier part development, evaluating technical proposals and tooling feasibility.
• Support prototype physical testing and vehicle teardowns, implementing design countermeasures.
• Estimate and manage component costs, mass, and tooling investments throughout the development cycle.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering.
• 0-2 years of mechanical design engineering experience (co-op or collegiate engineering projects welcomed).
• Proficiency with 3D CAD modeling software (CATIA V5/V6 preferred) and MS Office.
• Solid grasp of sheet metal stamping, injection molding, castings, and GD&T principles.
• Strong technical communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

What We Offer:

• Industry-leading total rewards including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Rx coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company matching and additional company contribution.
• Paid overtime, annual performance bonuses, paid vacation, and plant shutdowns.
• Relocation assistance for eligible candidates.