Mechanical Design Engineer

Honda South Carolina Manufacturing; Raymond (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Honda South Carolina Manufacturing is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to collaborate across departments, develop automotive body components, and balance performance, manufacturability, and cost constraints. You will create 3D models, layouts, and drawings using CATIA and lead supplier-driven part development to meet design targets and verification needs.

The role emphasizes strong communication, organization, and the ability to work in cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 0-2 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Proficiency with CATIA or other 3D CAD software.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

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.

Skills

CATIA

Communication

Self-motivated

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

Job description

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, aluminium, 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 required.
• 0-2 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Proficiency with CATIA or other 3D CAD software.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Decisions Expected

• Propose and analyze multiple design solutions, determining the optimal balance among competing objectives.
• Evaluate styling studio surface data to determine its feasibility for production-ready construction.
• Assess supplier design proposals to ensure they meet internal requirements and engineering standards.

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.