Automotive Mechanical Design Engineer (Closures)
Hired
About the Role
Honda Development & Manufacturing of America is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer specializing in Closures and Underbody in Raymond, OH. You will design stamped, molded, and cast automotive body structures using CATIA, optimizing crash performance, weight, and manufacturing feasibility.
Key Responsibilities
- Model complex 3D components, sub-assemblies, and detailed 2D engineering drawings using CATIA V5/V6.
- Coordinate design targets across vehicle styling studios, CAE crash simulation, and stamping plants.
- Lead supplier part development, evaluating technical proposals and tooling feasibility.
- Support prototype physical testing and vehicle teardowns, implementing design countermeasures.
- Estimate and manage component costs, mass, and tooling investments throughout the development cycle.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering.
- 0-2 years of mechanical design engineering experience (co-op or collegiate engineering projects welcomed).
- Proficiency with 3D CAD modeling software (CATIA V5/V6 preferred) and MS Office.
- Solid grasp of sheet metal stamping, injection molding, castings, and GD&T principles.
- Strong technical communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.