Design mechanical parts and systems using CATIA, release 2D drawings and specifications, coordinate with design, testing, manufacturing, purchasing, and suppliers, manage schedules and milestones, review costs, communicate progress, and propose technical innovations while meeting performance, quality, cost, and delivery targets.
Key Accountabilities
- Achieve Performance, Quality, Cost and Delivery Targets by carrying out the following duties under the guidance of more senior engineers:
- Thinking critically & applying fundamental engineering principles to complex targets.
- Plan & coordinate activities with other design, test, factory, purchasing and suppliers.
- Create own schedules with milestones and trigger points, and share with related groups
- Attend meetings, lead occasionally, and give constructive thoughts along with keeping track of open items.
- Review costs to ensure it meets the design intentions and provide solutions if it does not.
- Model parts and systems in 3D and release 2D drawings and specifications using CATIA & MS office.
- Proactively share development progress with your function members and Chief to confirm proper direction, successful completion or raise awareness of concerns.
- Complete all required training and share best practices with your peers.
- Create Value & Innovation through studying technical trends and new technology, consider more efficient processes to support your work, make proposals that create new value for your department, Honda or our customers and confirm application of development strategies for your area of responsibility.
Qualifications, Experience, and Skills
- Bachelor’s of Science in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering.
- 0-2 years of relevant experience - Co-op Experience preferred.
- CAD software (CATIA V5/V6) or closely related, Microsoft Office.
Total Rewards:
- Competitive Base Salary (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
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