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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 requires collaborating with cross-functional divisions to develop automotive body structures and components in the Underbody Design department that meet or exceed customer expectations while balancing vehicle performance, styling, marketability, manufacturing, profitability, and other design constraints & considerations. Design responsibilities may include both structural and/or styled parts in the engine room, floor, and bumper areas utilizing a variety of materials (steel, aluminium, plastics, composites, etc.) as well as manufacturing processes (stamping, injection molding, extrusion, casting, etc.). Additional responsibilities may include researching & developing new technologies for future vehicle applications.
Key Accountabilities
Create and/or manage creation of 3D models, layouts, and 2D drawings using CATIA.
Correlate and negotiate with internal Honda contacts including other design departments, test departments, styling studio, factories and purchasing.
Lead part development activities with suppliers, setting design targets and confirming prospect to achieve requirements.Support part and vehicle verification, including developing countermeasures as necessary.
Estimate and manage part cost, weight, and investment throughout development, including review of supplier quotes.
Qualifications, Experience, and Skills
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience required.
0-2 years of relevant engineering experience.
Proficiency with CATIA or other 3D CAD software.
Self-motivated with strong organizational and multitasking skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Decisions Expected
Propose and analyze multiple design solutions, determining the optimal balance among competing objectives.
Evaluate styling studio surface data to determine its feasibility for production-ready construction.
Assess supplier design proposals to ensure they meet internal requirements and engineering standards.
Working Conditions
Majority of work is performed in an office environment. Some interaction in test lab, fabrication and manufacturing environments. 5-10 hours/week OT as needed. Some domestic & limited international travel
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.
Who can apply
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