Mechanical Design Sr. Engineer I at Honda Development and Manufacturing of America

Job Purpose

Experienced Suspension Design Engineer is responsible for designing suspension parts and systems that meet targeted schedules and deliver outstanding performance, quality, reliability, value, and enjoyment to Honda’s customers.
 

Key Accountabilities

• Achieve Performance, Quality, Cost and Delivery Targets by: 
  • Confirm supplier part/assembly designs and/or model parts and systems on own in 3D and release 2D drawings and specifications using CATIA & MS office.  Part and assembly designs will consist of castings, forgings, stampings, rubber bushings, dampers, coil and torsion springs, fasteners, etc.
  • 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
  • Lead meeting and/or 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.
• Proactively share development progress with your function members, Chief, PL, and TE 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

Minimum Educational Qualifications:

University (First degree) - BSc in Mechanical / Automotive Engineering

Minimum Experience:

3+ years automotive suspension component and system design experience, or closely related (keywords; Chassis, Suspension, Kinematics)

Other Job-Specific Skills:

CAD software (CATIA V5/V6) with Kinematics or closely related, Microsoft Office

Job Dimensions

No. of Direct Reports: 0

No. of Indirect Reports: 0

Decisions Expected

Propose part design and layout to meet quality requirements
Determine and create schedule including trigger points
Balance part performance, cost, investment and weight
 

Working Conditions

Physical requirements: sitting, standing, walking, driving 
Ability to lift components <40 lb. may be required
Ability to travel may be required, <5%
Ability to work overtime may be required