Tooling and Die Design Senior Engineer

American Honda Motor Company, Inc.; Marysville (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Overtime pay

401(k) with company match

Relocation assistance

Job summary

American Honda Motor Company, Inc. is seeking a Die & Mold Design Engineer to lead the development of tooling for North American mass production, delivering 3D models and detailed drawings while coordinating with customers and internal teams to ensure high-quality parts and production stability.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, with at least 2 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Associate’s Degree with 4 years of relevant experience or 8 years with no degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead die and mold tooling design using CAD software.
• Implement customer specifications into new and existing dies/molds.
• Coordinate design schedules and track release progress.
• Mentor co-ops and junior staff in tooling design.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure manufacturing readiness.

Skills

CAD software

Mechanical knowledge

Manufacturing knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Associate’s Degree with 4+ years relevant experience or 8+ years with no degree

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

Responsible for leading die/mold designs for North American mass production facilities with outputs in the form of 3D models and detailed drawings while working closely with customers and internal team members to ensure high quality parts and production stability.

Key Accountabilities

• Design Die & Mold tooling utilizing CAD software
• Implement customer specifications and request into new and existing dies/molds
• Investigate improvements or countermeasure tooling related problems during die/mold builds and mass production
• Create and coordinate design schedules then track the progress of design release
• Lead and manage the design of multiple tooling projects including outside design
• Follow design and manufacturing of suppliers of dies/molds and equipment through installation at production facilities
• Investigate and implement business related improvement items
• Investigate potential new model designs and provide feedback to product designers
• Provide mentorship and guidance to co-ops and other associates

Qualifications, Experience, And Skills

Minimum Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology or Manufacturing Engineering
• Associate’s Degree with 4 years of additional relevant experience, or 8years of additional relevant experience with no degree

Minimum Experience

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience

Other Job‑Specific Skills

• CAD software experience
• Mechanical/manufacturing knowledge

Please Note: Sponsorship for employment visa status for these positions is unavailable. Applicants requiring sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future (e.g., F-1 CPT/OPT, H-1B, TN, etc.) will not be considered.

Working Conditions

• 50% office environment: sitting for extended periods and working on PC equipment
• 40% manufacturing environment: PPE required at all times in manufacturing environment, standing for prolonged periods (up to 8hrs), occasionally lifting up to 40lbs, occasionally working inside casting machines, potential exposure to heat, occasional exposure to dust, oil or grease
• Up to 10% travel required, including international (Japan, Canada, Mexico)

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.