Senior Software and System Design Engineer II

Honda South Carolina Manufacturing; Raymond (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Honda is seeking a Digital Product Management Development Systems Engineer II to lead projects around CAD/PLM tooling, integrate engineering tools, and provide technical leadership across NA, Japan, and global partners.

The role emphasizes collaboration, Agile practices, and DevSecOps readiness, requiring a 5+ year background in engineering IT or related fields, plus strong communications and budgeting abilities. Onsite with one remote day per week; competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering IT/CS/EE/ME or related STEM field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant industry experience.
• Expert knowledge of PLM/CAD tools (DS 3DExperience, ARAS Innovator, Siemens Teamcenter) and CAD/CAE/CAM/CAT workflows.
• Strong programming skills (C/C++/C#, Python) and DevSecOps/Agile fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Lead medium-complexity DPM and CAD/PLM tool projects with NA IT and global vendors.
• Define system and application support metrics and ensure quality of service.
• Coordinate with North American, Japan, and global teams to implement integrations.
• Mentor junior engineers and help develop DPM roadmaps and budgets.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Agile software development

Project Management

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (IT/CS/EE/ME)

Tools

DS 3DExperience

ARAS Innovator

Siemens Teamcenter

CAD/CAE/CAM/CAT

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

• The Digital Product Management (DPM) Development Systems Engineer II is responsible for projects, system enhancements and portfolio support of the Honda DPM systems. This includes tools, methods and processes necessary for the development and verification of today's advanced products, including Automotive, Power Sports, and Power Equipment. Ideal candidate for this position will provide direction, technical leadership and lead projects working with North American Business teams, Japan-based IT teams and global outsourcing vendors.
• Coordination with other New Model Development Systems department IT teams is critical to implement and support integrations with engineering tools such as Computer Aided Design (CAD), Computer Aided Engineering (CAE), Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) or Computer Aided Testing (CAT).
• The DPM Development Systems Engineer is expected to serve as the technical resource for CAD and PLM tools when collaborating with other AHM IT Units/Teams and HDMA function group users.

Key Accountabilities

Tactical / Task

• Supervisory responsibility for tools and processes within the Digital Product Management (DPM) team.
• Define system and application support metrics and use such metrics to monitor support quality and performance.
• Implement measures to meet quality and performance goals.
• Coach junior engineers in their effort to provide support for their assigned solutions.

New Technology Implementation

• Key roles in implementing next generation CAD and PLM tools and processes.
• Lead medium-complexity projects and support large/global initiatives as a key NA technical contributor for Global projects.
• Define steps required to meet required outcomes for broad and complex initiatives.
• Set the necessary budget and resource plan for complex initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for sharing and utilizing CAD and PLM tools across the enterprise thus extracting maximum benefit.

Planning and near-term strategy

• Planning and Developing Strategy across the Digital Product Management (DPM) team portfolio.
• Work with business units and teams to develop 1-3 year strategy and roadmap for future Digital Product Management (DPM) functionality.
• Present coordinated DPM Platform portfolio roadmaps to AHM IT Department and Unit Leaders for inclusion in AHM DMS Division Business Planning and to secure project funding.
• Develop budget estimates and resource requirements for Development Management Platform portfolio.

Leadership

• At this level, the associate has minimal accountability in this category although will begin to contribute to the Unit and Department vision.

Qualifications, Experience, And Skills

• Education: At least a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering in Information Technology (IT), Computer Science / Applications, Electrical / Electronics, Mechanical or similar STEM field of study.
• Minimum work experience: At least 5 years relevant industry experience.
• Qualified candidates must have expert knowledge of at least 2 of these disciplines:
• Product design and manufacturing principles (Design, BOM, Specification, Testing)
• Enterprise Product Lifecyle Management Applications (DS 3DExperience, ARAS Innovator, Siemens Teamcenter or similar)
• Mechanical engineering principles (Stress, strain, force, mass, etc.)
• Design and Manufacturing Applications (CAD, CAE, CAM or CAT)
• Qualified candidates must have a working knowledge of at least 2 of these IT disciplines:
• Computer Operating systems, database and application administration
• Programming skills (compiled languages - C / C++ /C#, Visual Basic / Java and scripting using Python)
• Fundamentals of DevSecOps framework
• Agile software development methods
• General knowledge across the Product development lifecycle (PLM) and corresponding DPM practices
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing or verbally and adapt style depending on audience
• Proficiency in Project Management
• Ability to proactively practice cross-region interpersonal communication.
• The ability to structure knowledge and share it widely across units.

Workstyle

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

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.