Honda Motors

Mechanical Design Engineer

Honda Motors • $70K — $95K *
Raymond, OH 43067In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related field.
  • Preferable engineering experience in Powersports or Automotive.
  • Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
  • Proficient in FTA, FMEA, and dimensional tolerance concepts.
  • Skilled in Adobe Illustrator or similar graphics software.
  • Effective communication skills with staff and management.
  • Competent in analytical problem-solving and decision-making.

Responsibilities

  • Develop layouts for ATV/SxS prototypes using CAD software.
  • Ensure parts meet cost targets through design optimization.
  • Manage individual work schedules to meet project deadlines.
  • Contribute innovative ideas related to new technologies.
  • Prepare ideas for development applications with minimal supervision.
  • Maintain market quality standards under guidance.
  • Utilize problem-solving to analyze root causes.

Benefits

  • Paid overtime and competitive base salary.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Paid time off including vacation and holidays.
  • 401K plan with company match and contributions.
  • Tuition assistance and student loan repayment support.
  • Career growth opportunities and training programs.
  • Support for childcare, elder care, and wellbeing initiatives.
Full Job Description
Job Purpose

To contribute to the development of functioning prototypes that will eventually become production ATV/SxS vehicles, researching and applying new technologies to sustain business targets and maintaining global vehicle product quality. The area of technical responsibility will be the appearance function, with a specialization in New Color Development, Graphics and Labels.

Key Accountabilities

  • Develop basic component and system layouts for ATV/SxS prototype vehicles using computer-aided design software that achieve concept targets, function requirements, and manufacturing requisites with minimal supervision. Communicate specification requirements and manufacturing control points via prototype and production drawings that result in setting the final specifications of global ATV & SxS new models and mass production vehicles. Maintain accurate technical, development, and administrative documentation as required.
  • Adhere to given cost targets for responsible parts that contribute to achievement of the vehicle development targets and achieve the cost targets through optimizing basic part/system designs and offsetting any spec changes after target fix through implementation of additional cost reduction ideas.
  • Create and manage schedule of individual work to ensure deadlines are met, coordinate resource needs with supervisor, and effectively utilize contractor resources with minimal supervision. Consistently communicate project status and participate in project meetings, discussions, and development events.
  • Generate basic ideas that contribute to the evolution of new technologies
  • Maintain maturation of ideas to prepare for development applications with minimal supervision.
  • Maintain market quality themes under the direction of others.
  • Utilize problem-solving methods to analyse root causes.
  • Develop and implement C/M specs as necessary with minimal supervision.


Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

  • Bachelors Degree in an engineering discipline
  • Engineering experience desired, preferably in Powersports or Automotive field
  • Other 4 year degree (such as Industrial Design) plus 4 years of related job experience
  • Strong leadership, coaching and mentoring skills
  • Ability to interact/communicate effectively with staff/management
  • Must be able to operate with high level of confidentiality
  • Competent in FTA, FMEA, dimensional tolerance stack-ups and application
  • Competent analytical, problem solving, judgement, decision-making and prioritization
  • Competent drawing and layout skills/techniques, include understanding of CAE principles
  • Competent in understanding and creating plans and schedules.
  • Competent in Adobe Illustrator or similar vector graphics generator.


Working Conditions

  • Travel: Average of 1-3 times monthly. Amount varies based on project demands/responsibilities, conferences, etc.; includes possible overseas travel.
  • Physical: Primarily works at a desk or scope; frequent keyboarding.
  • Limited kneeling, standing, squatting, reaching or bending.
  • Hazards: Risks found in a typical office & shop setting. May be exposed to explosives/flammables, pressurized equipment, toxic chemicals and moving parts.
  • Overtime: Overtime expected based on project demands/responsibilities.
  • Maintains professional conduct and follows all departmental, safety DEPARTMENT, and COMPANY policies, Procedures, AND rules.


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

About Honda Motors

Honda Motors is a leading manufacturer of automobiles, motorcycles, and power equipment. The company was founded in 1948 by Soichiro Honda and has since grown to become one of the largest automotive companies in the world. Honda Motors is known for its innovative designs and commitment to sustainability, with a focus on developing environmentally friendly vehicles. The company operates in over 30 countries and has a strong presence in the United States, Japan, and Europe.
Learn more about Honda Motors
Size
204,035 employees
Market Cap
$41.8 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$414.5 billion
Founded
1948
5 Year Trend
+0.8%
Revenue
$13,004.8 billion
NASDAQ
HMC
* Ladders Estimates

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