Mechanical Development Engineer

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

In this role you will be responsible for planning and coordinating the Prototype Fixture Design phase of New Model projects. You will design prototype parts, fixtures and wind tunnel models to ensure the quality of the prototype vehicle and work with design and test associates to solve problems and develop countermeasures.

Key Accountabilities

Prototype Design :

Design prototype parts, fixtures, tooling, and models used in the prototype process.

Confirm design quality with Fabrication associates during layout check review events.

Research prototype design techniques and equipment to improve the build process.

Develop skills and expertise in prototype design & materials and train other associates.

New Model Project Management :

Evaluate project scope, determine resources required and coordinate schedules.

Coordinate technical support for new development or research projects.

Research prototype equipment and facility investments to support long-term strategy.

New Model Troubleshooting & Problem Solving :

Analyze Catia design data and part quality to identify and solve potential problems.

Evaluate Honda Engineering Standards and design specification applications.

Work with design and test associates to solve problems and propose design changes.

Utilize prototype expertise to design tools or parts to improve performance / accuracy.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

• Bachelors degree in science / engineering preferred or equivalent experience
• 3 years related design work experience
• High attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Project management experience
• Problem solving skills
• Advanced knowledge of vehicle construction and assembly
• Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
• Advanced CATIA V5 and V6 operation
• Basic electrical and mechanical skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook)

Working Conditions

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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.