Exterior Design Engineer

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda
Honda has a clear vision for the future, and its 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 Hondas, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!

Job Purpose

Collaborates with multiple divisions to design Exterior components and systems which find the optimal balance of vehicle performance, safety, reliability, profitability and manufacturing requirements.

Key Accountabilities

Create 3D layouts/data and 2D drawings using CATIA.
Correlate and negotiate with internal Honda contacts including other design departs, test departs, factories and purchasing.
Lead part design with suppliers.

Managing schedule, setting design targets and confirming prospect to achieve requirements.
Collaborate with styling teams to set feasible directions and fix final designs.
Support part and vehicle verification, developing countermeasures when necessary.
Estimate and manage part cost, including review of supplier quotes.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
0-6 years of experience based on education
CATIA or other 3D CAD software, self-motivated, organized, multitasker, effective verbal and written communication.

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 travel, very limited international travel.

Benefits and Total Rewards

What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards:
Competitive base salary
Annual Bonus
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.

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