Mechanical Senior Design Engineer

About the role

Guide new technologies and mass production developments by generating new technical ideas and maturing concepts, designs, and drawings to meet established specifications and guidelines, with the key purpose of maintaining Honda’s high quality and customer satisfaction — primarily in the Power Products category.

Responsibilities

• Work independently with minimal support from upper-level associates, utilizing key tools to generate high-level drawings representing key technologies that meet specification targets:
  • 2D/3D CAD Software (Catia)
  • FTA/FMEA
  • Drawing Issue Processing (Endeavor)
  • Appropriate Guidelines, Standards, and Regulations
  • Key Design Calculations (Gear, Spring, FEA, Tolerance Stacks, etc.)
• Facilitate prototype generation, engineering estimates, supplier negotiations, factory assembly confirmations, and mass production specification setting using these drawings.
• Support on-site activities such as prototype builds and collaboration with research members to understand test-related concerns and implement design countermeasures.
• Drive or establish small project teams through a Project Leader role to meet development targets and schedules by ensuring:
  • Deadlines achieved (SED and TE Milestones)
  • Resource needs coordinated with supervisor
  • Effective utilization of contractor resources
  • Communication of project status and participation in or leadership of project meetings, discussions, and development events
• Drive or establish bill of materials to track impacts of new technologies, features, and components using cost tables, cost simulation software, and supplier quoting to guarantee project team cost targets are maintained.
• Drive and develop basic ideas to improve Honda competitiveness through product features and technologies, or through factory or development efficiency improvements, with minimal supervision.
• Support or drive market quality and VA themes with minimal supervision; utilize problem-solving methods to analyze root causes; develop and implement C/M specs as necessary; support recurrence prevention when appropriate.

Qualifications

• Minimum Educational Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Minimum Experience: 2+ years engineering experience, preferably in Power Products or Powersports.
• Other Job-Specific Skills:
  • Strong ability to guide small development teams
  • Ability to interact and communicate effectively with staff and management
  • Must be able to operate with a high level of confidentiality
  • Competent in FTA, FMEA, dimensional tolerance stack-ups, and application
  • Competent analytical, problem-solving, judgement, decision-making, and prioritization skills
  • Competent drawing and layout skills/techniques, including understanding of CAE principles
  • Competent in creating plans and schedules
  • Competent in understanding product development schedules

Working Conditions

• Travel: 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 and shop setting. May be exposed to explosives/flammables, pressurized equipment, toxic chemicals, and moving parts.
• Overtime: Expected based on project demands/responsibilities.
• Maintains professional conduct and follows all departmental, safety, and company policies, procedures, and rules.

Benefits

• Total Rewards:
  • Competitive Base Salary (pay based on variables including 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