Exterior Design Senior Engineer II at American Honda Motor Co.
Raymond, OH
About the Job
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!
Location
Raymond, Ohio
Job Purpose
This role requires collaborating with cross-functional divisions to develop automotive exterior structures and components in the Exterior Design department that meet or exceed customer expectations while balancing marketability, styling, packaging, and vehicle performance for safety, reliability, NVH, and ride & handling along with profitability and manufacturing requirements. Design responsibilities may include both structural and/or styled parts across the entire vehicle utilizing a variety of materials (steel, aluminium, plastics, composites, etc.) as well as manufacturing processes (stamping, injection moulding, extrusion, casting, etc.). Additional responsibilities may include research & development of new technologies.
Key Accountabilities
- Provide project coordination by establishing schedule, deliverables, priorities, etc. for a team of designers within the Upperbody design area.
- Create and/or manage creation of 3D models, layouts, and 2D drawings for part design using CATIA. Provide technical expertise, guidance, and mentoring to less experienced designers.
- Correlate and negotiate with internal Honda contacts including other design departments, test departments, styling studio, factories and purchasing. Consistently lead cross-functional meetings and document results, including clear concerns items, path forward, responsible individuals, and schedule accountability.
- Lead part development activities with suppliers, setting design targets and confirming prospect to achieve requirements, often providing oversight and leadership to other Honda associates.
- Support part and vehicle verification, including developing countermeasures as necessary. Actively lead C/M discussions, summarizing proposals and influence direction by decision matrix including the viewpoint of all stakeholders.
- Estimate and manage part cost, weight, and investment throughout development, including review of supplier quotes. Help lead cost correlation activities directly with purchasing departments and suppliers when appropriate.
Qualifications, Experience, and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering degree preferred
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
- CATIA or other 3D CAD software, self-motivated, organized, multitasker, effective verbal and written communication.
Workstyle
- 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 travel, very limited international travel.
Benefits and Total Rewards
What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?
Total Rewards:
- Competitive base salary
- Overtime compensation
- Annual Bonus
- Associate lease car program with a cost
- Industry leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Paid time off, including vacation, paid holidays, sick time, personal days
- 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:
- Wellbeing program
- Community service and engagement programs
- Product programs
- Free drinks onsite
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.
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.
