Mechanical Design Engineer (101531)

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

Job summary

Honda seeks an engineer to define part specifications and manage drawings from concept to mass production, contributing to high quality at reasonable cost.

With a degree in engineering and 0–2 years of experience, you will perform 3D modeling, create drawings, assess tolerances, and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read specifications and drawings.
• Familiarity with tolerance analysis and BOM management.

Responsibilities

• Schedule planning, management & reporting for parts from concept to mass production.
• Design conceptualization to determine required changes and verifications.
• Create 3D layouts and mature to fully defined models.
• Define drawings to ensure parts are manufactured as designed.
• Estimate costs and negotiate with suppliers for best price.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and document results.
• Perform change verification and follow-up as needed.

Skills

3D parametric modelling

Drawing creation and dimensioning

Cost calculation

Design for manufacturing

Supplier quotations evaluation

Negotiation

Project scheduling

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD (SolidWorks)

Job description

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a HondaHonda 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

With guidance and support, set the part specification which contributes to the highest quality products for our customers at the most reasonable cost through drawing issue, development confirmation & reporting, and Bill of Materials management.

Key Accountabilities

Schedule planning, management & reporting: establish and manage overall development schedule for assigned part(s) from concept to mass production.Design conceptualization: Given vehicle targets, determine what aspects of assigned part(s) must be changed and/or verified.

Clarify key inputs and appropriate target for each verification item.

Design execution: Based on knowledge of manufacturing, assembly, & maintenance processes as well as understanding and consideration of variation factors for both assigned parts and surrounding parts, establish 3D layout concept and mature to fully defined 3D model.

Revise and repeat as needed if/when failures arise.

Drawing creation and issuance: Based on factors described within the design concept, define the specification in the drawing to ensure part will be created and assembled in a way that all design inputs are fully satisfied.

Cost calculation, correlation & reporting: Based on understanding of part specification and manufacturing process, estimate the cost for new designs.

Using this estimate, work with Honda purchasing department to negotiate with supplier to ensure the most reasonable cost.

Change point verification: Considering all vehicle changes at each evaluation stage, determine potential side impacts to assigned parts.

Establish prospect for all confirmation items and compare estimated result to actual result to assess the validity.

Internal & External collaboration.

Countermeasure development.

Document creation, reporting & follow up: Create documentation for all assigned parts as required by company evaluation process, report in evaluation events, and respond to any follow up items per the requested deadline.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field.0-2 years of experience.Excellent verbal and written communication.Information retention and organization.Short, mid, long term scheduling and time management.3D parametric modelling: creation of new as well as modification of existing models using solid and surfacing techniques.Drawing creation and dimensioning.Ability to analyze clearance by identifying variation factors and calculating tolerance stack up.Design for assembly/manufacturing considering processes such as casting, machining, stamping, and/or plastic injection molding.Resolve cross-functional issues by identifying decision-making factors, gathering/summarizing relevant data, & negotiating with related parties.Cost calculation and design optimization for cost.

Able to evaluate supplier quotations and modify designs to reduce part cost.

Working Conditions

Primarily works at a desk or meeting table; frequent use of keyboard/mouse/monitor.

Test prep support or inspections may require occasional standing, kneeling, squatting, reaching, or lifting/transporting parts.Overtime expected based on project demands.Travel: Average of 1-5 times annually, typically drives to nearby suppliers or Honda factories.Hazards: Risks found in typical office setting.

May be exposed to hot surfaces, parts with sharp edges, dropped objects, contact with objects overhead, loud noises, cutting equipment, rust/dirt/dust or other debris.

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 OvertimeRegional Bonus (when applicable)Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdownCompany Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability401K Plan with company match + additional contributionRelocation assistance (if eligible)Career Growth:Advancement OpportunitiesCareer MobilityEducation Reimbursement for Continued LearningTraining and Development programsAdditional Offerings:Tuition Assistance & Student Loan RepaymentLifestyle AccountChildcare Reimbursement AccountElder Care SupportWellbeing ProgramCommunity Service and Engagement ProgramsProduct 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.