Powersports Prototype Design Engineer - Performance Focus

American Honda Motor Co., Inc.; Raymond (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. seeks an engineer to develop prototype ATV/SxS components and systems, applying new technologies while targeting quality and cost goals.

You will draft layouts, communicate specifications, and maintain detailed documentation throughout development to support both prototypes and mass production vehicles. The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering, leadership capabilities, and strong problem-solving skills, with travel 1–3 times monthly.

Qualifications

• Leadership, coaching and mentoring capability.
• Strong communication with staff and management.
• Competent in FTA, FMEA, and tolerance analyses.
• Analytical problem solving, judgement and prioritization.
• Competent drawing and layout skills; CAE understanding.
• Able to create plans and schedules; understand product development timelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop basic component and system layouts for ATV/SxS prototype vehicles using CAD.
• Communicate specifications and manufacturing control points via drawings for final specs of new models and mass production vehicles.
• Maintain accurate technical, development, and administrative documentation.
• Aim for cost targets through design optimization and cost reduction ideas.
• Create and manage personal work schedules and coordinate resources with supervisor and contractors.
• Communicate project status and participate in meetings and development events.
• Generate ideas contributing to new technologies and mature ideas for development applications.
• Support market quality themes under direction and analyze root causes with problem-solving methods.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

FMEA

Dimensional tolerance

CA E principles

Planning & scheduling

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. seeks an engineer to develop prototype ATV/SxS components and systems, applying new technologies while targeting quality and cost goals.

You will draft layouts, communicate specifications, and maintain detailed documentation throughout development to support both prototypes and mass production vehicles. The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering, leadership capabilities, and strong problem-solving skills, with travel 1–3 times monthly.