Senior Accessory Development Engineer

Hired; Raymond (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Overtime eligible

Annual bonus

Healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental,

Vision, Rx

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. is seeking a Senior Mechanical Product Development Engineer for Automotive Accessories in Raymond, OH.

You will lead end-to-end engineering development of genuine vehicle accessories from concept definition through first article inspection to achieve QCD targets. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and 5+ years of automotive experience, with strong CAD, blueprint reading, and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field.
• 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience in the automotive or powersports industry.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling, technical blueprint reading, and vehicle packaging data.
• Strong project management, supplier collaboration, and technical communication abilities.
• Understanding of automotive accessory manufacturing processes (molding, stamping, electronics).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Product Planning to define vehicle accessory lineups that drive sales and profitability.
• Partner with tier-1 accessory suppliers to ensure designs achieve predetermined cost and quality targets.
• Coordinate with base vehicle (CBU) engineering teams to ensure seamless fitment, aesthetics, and ease of installation.
• Create and manage integrated engineering project schedules, tracking deliverables to tight milestones.
• Ensure comprehensive dealer installation instructions and technical manuals are completed on time.

Skills

3D CAD modeling

Blueprint reading

Vehicle packaging data

Project management

Supplier collaboration

Technical communication

Automotive manufacturing processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Technical drawings

Job description

• Job Title: Senior Accessory Development Engineer
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Location: Raymond, OH, United States

About the Role:

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. is seeking a Senior Mechanical Product Development Engineer for Automotive Accessories in Raymond, OH. You will lead end-to-end engineering development of genuine vehicle accessories from concept definition through first article inspection to achieve QCD targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Product Planning to define vehicle accessory lineups that drive sales and profitability.
• Partner with tier-1 accessory suppliers to ensure designs achieve predetermined cost and quality targets.
• Coordinate with base vehicle (CBU) engineering teams to ensure seamless fitment, aesthetics, and ease of installation.
• Create and manage integrated engineering project schedules, tracking deliverables to tight milestones.
• Ensure comprehensive dealer installation instructions and technical manuals are completed on time.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field.
• 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience in the automotive or powersports industry.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling, technical blueprint reading, and vehicle packaging data.
• Strong project management, supplier collaboration, and technical communication abilities.
• Understanding of automotive accessory manufacturing processes (molding, stamping, electronics).

What We Offer:

• Competitive base salary, paid overtime eligibility, and annual performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx).
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match and company contributions.
• Paid vacation, corporate holidays, and employee product discounts.