Mechanical Development Engineer

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.

As a Mechanical Development Engineer, you will be 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.

Key Accountabilities:

• Produce and analyze engineering data using pre-set tools, methods, and formats.
• Plan, prepare, and coordinate various aspects of exterior performance tests.
• 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.
• Help coordinate and execute root cause analysis, countermeasure activities, and improvement initiatives.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent.
• 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 software such as 3D CAD surface modeling CATiA or SolidWorks, data acquisition software, FEA Software Abaqus, Nastran, Hypermesh, Ansa, Meta, LS-DYNA, and scripting in Java, Python, MATLAB.

Working Conditions:

• Travel domestically and internationally up to 10% of the time.
• Sitting 70%, walking/standing 15%, crouching/bending/stooping 10%, lift and carry 40 lbs 5%.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures, flammable gases, compressed gases, combustible liquids.
• Physical ability to drive a car and have color vision.
• Willingness to work in a physical testing environment is required.

Total Rewards:

• Competitive base salary.
• Paid overtime.
• Regional bonus.
• Industry-leading benefit plans.
• Paid time off.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability.
• 401K plan with company match.
• Relocation assistance.

Career Growth:

• Advancement opportunities.
• Career mobility.
• Education reimbursement.
• Training and development programs.