Senior Mechanical Development Engineer II

Honda South Carolina Manufacturing; Raymond (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime

401K plan with company match

Relocation assistance

Education reimbursement

Wellbeing program

Job summary

Honda is seeking a skilled engineer for the V6 engine durability test group within the Power Unit Division. You will test, support design, and bring powertrain components into vehicles while meeting regulatory, profitability, and manufacturing targets.

The role involves delivering defined assignments with minimal guidance and mentoring peers. You will develop technical knowledge and lead teams of engineers to meet vehicle function targets, while expanding your expertise through ongoing training

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Automotive/Electrical) or STEM field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong computer skills and ability to work with data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Test, simulate, and ensure parts meet design specs; propose design changes.
• Collect and analyse data using preset tools and formats.
• Prepare sub-system level documentation for senior review.
• Follow project plans, coordinate meetings, and manage budgets/timelines.
• Develop expertise and pursue ongoing training and certifications.

Skills

Data analysis tools

Vehicle dynamic testing

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

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

• This role is for V6 engine durability test group at Honda's power unit division.
• This position tests, supports design and bring powertrain components and technologies into our vehicles, ensuring that all marketability, reliability, regulatory, profitability, manufacturing, and design requirements and targets are met.
• This position will deliver defined engineering assignments with minimal guidance, while expanding the breadth of your technical knowledge and deepen expertise. Responsible to train peers and provide support when needed.

Key Accountabilities

• Testing, Simulation and Data setting:
  • Ensure assigned parts meet design specifications by planning and executing tests and simulations, conducting failure analysis, analyzing test / simulation results, and proposing design changes or recommending countermeasures.
• Data Collection and Analysis:
  • Collate and analyse data using pre-set tools, methods, and formats.
• Documentation:
  • Prepare moderately complex documentation (at the sub-system level) for review by more senior colleagues to record and submit all necessary information as the development process moves forward.
• Project Management:
  • Work within an established project management plan to achieve specific goals. May support (or create for simple projects) the project schedule, coordinate project meetings, provide regular updates and reports, and contribute in meeting the project budget and timelines.
• Personal Development:
  • Develop own expertise and capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching.
  • Gain or maintain external professional accreditations where relevant to improve performance and fulfil personal potential.
  • Build proficiency in relevant technology and increase knowledge of external regulations and industry best practices through ongoing education, conferences, and specialist publications.

Qualifications, Experience, And Skills

• Minimum educational qualifications:
  • Must have a college-level Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (preferably in Mechanical / Automotive / Electrical) or a related STEM field of study.
• Minimum work experience:
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant industry experience.
• Other Job-specific skills:
  • Strong computer skills, and the ability to work with data analysis tools.
  • Ability to drive and evaluate vehicles dynamically.
  • Strong leadership capabilities where you will be responsible for guiding teams of engineers to meet vehicle function targets.

Workstyle

• This is an onsite job. One remote workday per week may be possible with prior departmental approval.

Visa Sponsorship Issues

• This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship

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.