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 Reliability Development Engineers are responsible for validating the body and/or chassis strength, durability, and marketability to meet Honda’s internal requirements and model specific targets with a goal of meeting or exceeding Honda and Acura customer expectations. You will be in charge of delivering full vehicle computational and testing results for body and/or chassis systems with available guidance as you continue to expand your technical knowledge and deepen your expertise in automotive development.

Key Accountabilities

  • Produce and analyze engineering data using pre-set tools, methods, and formats. Involves working independently.
  • Responsible for planning, preparing, and coordinating various aspects of exterior performance tests including arrangement of facilities, requesting technician support, and acquiring testing materials.
  • Physically support tests including confirmation that test setups are correct and that test plans are understood and executed to intent.
  • Prepare moderately complex documentation for review by technical leadership to record and submit all necessary development / testing / research information per the determined schedule.
  • Help coordinate and execute root cause analysis, countermeasure activites, and improvement intiatives to technical leadership
Qualifications, Experience, And Skills
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • 0-6 years engineering experience based on education
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Powerpoint
  • Experience in data analysis and communication of complex information to engineering management is desired.
  • Experience with following software or similar is desired
  • 3D CAD surface modeling CATiA or SolidWorks
  • Data acquisition software
  • FEA Software Abaqus, Nastran, Hypermesh, Ansa, Meta, LS-DYNA
  • Scripting in Java, Python, MATLAB
  • Ability to communicate concerns and ideas through remote work environmen
What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice? Total Rewards
  • Competitive Base Wages (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
Career Growth
  • Advancement Opportunities
  • Career Mobility
  • Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning
  • Training and Development Programs
Additional Offerings
  • Lifestyle Account
  • Childcare Reimbursement Account
  • Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
  • 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.
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