- Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer (Automotive Underbody)
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Location: Raymond, OH, United States
About the Role:
Honda Development & Manufacturing of America is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Raymond, OH. Joining our Underbody Design Group, you will engineer structural and styled automotive components- spanning floor systems, engine rooms, and bumpers- utilizing CATIA 3D CAD and advanced materials.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create detailed 3D CAD models, vehicle packaging layouts, and 2D engineering drawings for underbody systems using CATIA.
- Collaborate with styling studio, manufacturing plants, and testing groups to achieve balanced vehicle performance and styling.
- Partner with automotive component suppliers to establish technical design targets and monitor developmental milestones.
- Support prototype part build verification, physical test evaluations, and design countermeasure implementations.
- Calculate and optimize part weight, material selection (steel, aluminum, composites), piece cost, and tooling investments.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or related engineering degree.
- 0-2 years of mechanical design engineering experience, preferably within automotive product development.
- Demonstrated proficiency in CATIA V5/3DEXPERIENCE or similar parametric 3D CAD software.
- Understanding of automotive manufacturing processes, including sheet metal stamping, injection molding, and casting.
- Strong self-motivation, spatial reasoning, organizational skills, and cross-functional communication abilities.
What We Offer:
- Competitive base salary with paid overtime eligibility and regional performance bonus.
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx) and life insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching and company contributions.
- Paid vacation, corporate holidays, and winter/summer plant shutdown periods.