Senior Mechanical Development Engineer - Cost & Innovation

American Honda Motor Company, Inc.; Raymond (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance (if eligible)

Product Programs

Wellbeing Program

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Honda is seeking a Cost Planning Engineer to determine cost competitiveness for parts and systems. The role requires leading cost optimization, understanding design cost drivers, and coordinating with design, purchasing and suppliers to achieve targets.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in cost engineering in product development and experience with CATIA, Excel and PowerPoint. Onsite with potential limited remote flexibility; relocation may be offered.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field.
• 8+ years of experience in cost engineering for product development.
• Experience leading design cost optimization initiatives.
• Knowledge of CATIA, Excel and PowerPoint for analysis and reporting.
• Automotive industry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Generate accurate cost estimates from part characteristics and manufacturing processes.
• Verify reasonableness of cost targets and propose alternatives with justification.
• Lead cost discussion events at layout, drawing checks and correlation events.
• Collaborate with Design, Purchasing and Suppliers to apply cost optimization strategies.
• Support procurement reviews and cost reduction initiatives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Cost estimation

Cost optimization

Design cost

Procurement awareness

CATIA basics

Excel

PowerPoint

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

CATIA

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Honda is seeking a Cost Planning Engineer to determine cost competitiveness for parts and systems. The role requires leading cost optimization, understanding design cost drivers, and coordinating with design, purchasing and suppliers to achieve targets.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in cost engineering in product development and experience with CATIA, Excel and PowerPoint. Onsite with potential limited remote flexibility; relocation may be offered.