Mechanical Design Engineer
Hired
About the Role
Honda Development & Manufacturing of America is hiring a Mechanical Design Engineer in Raymond, OH. You will design closure components and mechanisms (doors, hoods, tailgates) that achieve vehicle safety, structural reliability, and exquisite sensory closure feel.
Key Responsibilities
- Design automotive closure components, mechanisms, and structures utilizing CATIA 3D CAD modeling.
- Collaborate with styling, CAE, crash safety, and manufacturing assembly to optimize closure designs.
- Develop component weight and cost models, tracking engineering deliverables against vehicle milestones.
- Coordinate with parts suppliers to review technical proposals, tooling feasibility, and prototype samples.
- Support physical prototype builds and testing, implementing engineering countermeasures as needed.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Proficiency with 3D CAD software (CATIA V5/V6 preferred) and Microsoft Office.
- Solid understanding of mechanical kinematics, GD&T, and sheet metal manufacturing processes.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or equivalent relevant experience.
- 0-2 years of mechanical design engineering experience (collegiate team or automotive co-op preferred).
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.