Mechanical Design Engineer (101531)

Honda South Carolina Manufacturing; Raymond (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Base Salary

Paid Overtime

401K Plan

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid time off

Job summary

Honda seeks an entry-level chassis design engineer to design chassis parts and systems that meet schedule, performance, and cost goals. You will model parts in 3D, release drawings in CATIA, and collaborate across design, test, factory, purchasing and suppliers.

The role requires a BS in mechanical or automotive engineering and 0–2 years of related experience, with CATIA V5/V6 and MS Office proficiency. Occasional travel and overtime may be required, with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or automotive engineering required.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience; co-op experience preferred.
• Proficiency with CATIA V5/V6 and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Design chassis parts and systems to meet schedule and performance targets.
• Model parts in 3D and release 2D drawings and specs in CATIA and MS Office.
• Collaborate with design, test, factory, purchasing and suppliers.
• Plan milestones, attend meetings, and track open items.
• Review costs and propose improvements to meet design intent.
• Share development progress with team and leadership.
• Complete required training and apply best practices.

Skills

3D CAD design

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s of Science in Mechanical / Automotive Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5/V6

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

Entry level chassis design engineer is responsible for designing chassis parts and systems that meet targeted schedule and deliver outstanding performance, quality, reliability, value, and enjoyment to Honda’s customers.

Key Accountabilities

• Achieve Performance, Quality, Cost and Delivery Targets by carrying out the following duties under the guidance of more senior engineers:
• Thinking critical & applying fundamental engineering principles to complex targets.
• Plan & coordinate activities with other design, test, factory, purchasing and suppliers.
• Create own schedules with milestones and trigger points, and share with related groups
• Attend meetings, lead occasionally, and give constructive thoughts along with keeping track of open items.
• Review costs to ensure it meets the design intentions and provide solutions if it does not.
• Model parts and systems in 3D and release 2D drawings and specifications using CATIA & MS office.
• Proactively share development progress with your function members and Chief to confirm proper direction, successful completion or raise awareness of concerns.
• Complete all required training and share best practices with your peers.
• Create Value & Innovation through studying technical trends and new technology, consider more efficient processes to support your work, make proposals that create new value for your department, Honda or our customers and confirm application of development strategies for your area of responsibility.

Qualifications, Experience, And Skills

• Bachelor’s of Science in Mechanical / Automotive Engineering.
• 0-2 years of relevant experience - Co-op Experience preferred.
• CAD software (CATIA V5/V6) or closely related, Microsoft Office.

Working Conditions

• Physical requirements: sitting, standing, walking, driving.
• Ability to lift components <40 lb. may be required.
• Ability to travel may be required.
• Ability to work overtime may be required.

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.