Engineering Structures Jobs in West Mansfield, OH

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda
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. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success.  We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.”

We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.

If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!

• This role requires collaborating with cross-functional divisions to develop automotive body structures and components in the Underbody Design department that meet or exceed customer expectations while balancing vehicle performance, styling, marketability, manufacturing, profitability, and other design constraints & considerations.
• Design responsibilities may include both structural and/or styled parts in the engine room, floor, and bumper areas utilizing a variety of materials (steel, aluminum, plastics, composites, etc.) as well as manufacturing processes (stamping, injection molding, extrusion, casting, etc.).
• Additional responsibilities may include researching & developing new technologies for future vehicle applications.  

• Create and/or manage creation of 3D models, layouts, and 2D drawings using CATIA.  Responsibility may include more parts than an entry-level engineer and/or more complicated/challenging parts/systems.
• Correlate and negotiate with internal Honda contacts including other design departments, test departments, styling studio, factories and purchasing.  Consistently able to document meeting results, including clear schedule of path forward & individuals responsible.
• Lead part development activities with suppliers, setting design targets and confirming prospect to achieve requirements, often without oversight from technical or team leadership.
• Support part and vehicle verification, including developing countermeasures as necessary.  Actively participate in generating C/M ideas & make a proposal when facing a problem.
•  Estimate and manage part cost, weight, and investment throughout development, including review of supplier quotes.  Additionally, generate new VA ideas for responsible parts.

• Minimum Educational Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum Experience:
  • 2 to 7 years of relevant industry experience
• Other Job-Specific Skills:
  • CATIA or other 3D CAD software
  • Must be self-motivated, organized, be a multitasker.
  • Should possess effective verbal and written communication skills

• This is an onsite job and will require the incumbent to work based out of our Raymond, OH office.

• This position is not eligible for any work visa sponsorship.

What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?

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
• Relocation assistance (if eligible)

Career Growth:

• Advancement Opportunities
• Career Mobility  
• Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning
• Training and Development programs 

Additional Offerings:

• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
• Lifestyle Account
• Childcare Reimbursement Account
• Elder Care Support
• Wellbeing Program
• Community Service and Engagement Programs
• Product Programs

Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda
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. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success.  We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.”

We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.

If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!

Reliability Development Engineers are 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. You will be in charge of delivering full vehicle computational and testing results for body and/or chassis systems with available guidance as you continue to expand your technical knowledge and deepen your expertise in automotive development.

• Produce and analyze engineering data using pre-set tools, methods, and formats. Involves working independently. 
• Responsible for planning, preparing, and coordinating various aspects of exterior performance tests including arrangement of facilities, requesting technician support, and acquiring testing materials.
• 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 to record and submit all necessary development / testing / research information per the determined schedule.
• Help coordinate and execute root cause analysis, countermeasure activites, and improvement intiatives to technical leadership

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent experience 
• 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 following software or similar is desired
• 3D CAD surface modeling CATiA or SolidWorks
• Data acquisition software
• FEA Software Abaqus, Nastran, Hypermesh, Ansa, Meta, LS-DYNA
• Scripting in Java, Python, MATLAB
• Ability to communicate concerns and ideas through remote work environmen

What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards:

• Competitive Base Wages (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 

Additional Offerings:

• Lifestyle Account
• Childcare Reimbursement Account
• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
• Elder Care Support
• Wellbeing Program
• Community Service and Engagement Programs
• Product Programs

Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda
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. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success.  We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.”

We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.

If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!

Applies broad theoretical knowledge in Regional Spec Control Operations. Manage and administer NA Regional and Global engineering drawings and manufacturing design revision issuance to all North American and Global plants as needed. Development, configuration, management, and verification of the technical data in the Manufacturing Bill of Material thru execution of Engineering Design Changes and revisions from NA manufacturing plants from Manufacturing Instructions. Contribute to the stable production start of New Models and products in mass production by focusing on quality & efficiency in execution of the engineering change management process.

• Design Change Delivery - BEAM Bill of Material System Setting: handling engineering technical records and project information for individual design changes or full BOM design changes - Design drawing review, part hierarchy/ structure change point confirmation, understand Inter / Intra company part supply relationships. Interpret regional and global parts supply/install agreements to ensure data is sent to correct plants. Understand each models feature and application list change points. Understanding and configuration of Frame/Engine/Transmission /Differential combination set up and combination changepoint reconversions, apply reason codes by change point to support supplier/factory instruction sheet issuance.

• Manufacturing Instruction Delivery - BEAM Bill of Material setting: handling engineering technical data by configuration of Part Drawing Manufacturing Change Points, confirmation of part hierarchy, quantity, application accuracy, understand Inter / Intra company part supply relationships, understanding of in-house delivery set up, interpret regional and global parts supply / install agreements to ensure data is sent to correct plants, understanding of feature and application list change points, understanding and configuration of Frame / Engine / Transmission / Differential combination set up and combination changepoint reconversions, apply reason codes by change point to support instruction sheet issuance and VIN capture, determine need to request supplier or plant supply setting, quantities confirmation and splitting, confirmation of application at multiple plants, verification of originating department content / objective.

• Export Bill of Material – Mgmt. of parts supplied from North America to the world.. Communication with multiple regions for application timing, part color setting, model build process kick-off & execution. Address customer inquiries / concerns promptly and professionally to ensure customer satisfaction. Build customer relationships and teamwork. Attend and support BOM and New Model meetings with North America International Operations Office (NAIOO) as needed.

• Communication & Coordination –Facilitate or support all North America plants / departments with design and engineering Bill of Material clarification & configuration information per Operational Rules and support New Model meetings as needed.

• Business Plan Themes – Leading or participating in a team that will execute strategic business initiatives. Theme work may include: process maps, calculations of benefits/ efficiency, time studies, or multi department collaboration. Teams report status monthly/quarterly to management to communicate/share progress on theme.

▪ BAS Degree, or equivalent relevant experience Minimum Experience
▪ 0–4 years of experience with Part Drawing Control or Engineering Change Mgmt., Supplement Experience in Supply Chain, Production Control or Manufacturing Engineering is a plus. Other Job-Specific Skills
▪ Recognize and demonstrate knowledge of BOM/Parts List Check procedure.
▪ Recognize and demonstrate knowledge of Specification Notice Procedures issuance/ management. (D/C and MI)
▪ Recognize & demonstrate Honda Engineering Standards Knowledge
▪ Recognize & demonstrate CATIA Knowledge
▪ Recognize & demonstrate new model development flow knowledge
▪ Recognize & demonstrate data modelling knowledge
▪ Recognize & demonstrate product maker layout flow knowledge
▪ Understand importance of technical data quality accuracy and integration
▪ Excel (macro knowledge a +), PowerPoint

What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards:

• Competitive Base Wages (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 

Additional Offerings:

• Lifestyle Account
• Childcare Reimbursement Account
• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
• Elder Care Support
• Wellbeing Program
• Community Service and Engagement Programs
• Product Programs

Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda
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. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success.  We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.”

We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.

If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!

 About this Position: 

Lead and manage New Model project for new launches in North America through cross-functional coordination and cost roll-up of automotive parts sourced within Global and North American supply base, all which have significant impact on HDMA financial performance. Effectively lead and develop cost targets and strategies to achieve NM Model cost reduction goals for assigned models, monitoring progress and performance against the project, plan versus actual.  Provide clear, concise, and accurate cost and maker layout reports to Purchasing management and New Model Cost in line with project requirements.  Monitor progress and performance against the project, plan versus actual Lead team cost correlation activity with both global and regional design functions. Support project meetings and prepare reports to communicate the status of the project within and beyond the project team.

Responsibilities include:

• Create, maintain, and manage multiple new models (13-17) project schedules to meet overall schedule milestones and deliverables
• Represent the Department independently in project team meetings, theme activity, and evaluations; communicating across DEB areas to share ideas and gain consensus on key decisions and milestones
• Independently summarize Unit activity, conduct periodic reviews with Unit, Department & Division management to confirm new model status.  This includes Supplier and Cost strategy items.
• Create and manage new model cost targets through cost correlation activity with design, effectively managing performance and implementing countermeasure plans accordingly (annual supplier spend $3.2B/$38M investment).
• Accurately roll-up cost (piece price and investment) for each NM event, and report cost and project status at New Model Evaluations to Procurement and Design Leadership
• Report departments project status, clarifying risk and path forward at New Model evaluations (Cost Evaluations, We Are Ready) to Procurement Senior Management
• Communicate and collaborate across DEB areas of the business to share ideas and reach consensus.  Share project requirements to Department team and suppliers
• Develop and manage the coordination of cost table activity for use in supplier negotiation
• Mentor associates within group on problem solving, procedures, and fostering development

Who we are seeking:

Required Work Experience:

• 8+ Years of Purchasing, Sales, Quality Control, or Engineering experience

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Purchasing or equivalent relevant experience

Desired skills:

• Strong project management experience
• Managing complex and detailed projects
• Demonstrate leadership skills
• Gap analysis
• Strength in problem solving
• Setting goals and achieving results
• Catia knowledge
• Good organization
• Proficient in Microsoft (Excel, PowerPoint)
• Work cross functionally

Additional Position Factors:

• Domestic and International (1-2 weeks) travel may be required (10%)
• Willingness to work overtime due to the cyclical business needs of our NM launches (5-10 hrs.)
• Open office environment with moderate level of noise and activity.
• Hybrid work style (80% in office)
• Blended remote work is an available option based on management discretion and operating needs.
• Regular occurrence of communicating and presenting information in groups for evaluation purposes.

What differentiates Honda and makes us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards: 

• Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
• Regional Bonus (when applicable)
• Manager Lease Car Program (No Cost - Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included)
• 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
• Relocation assistance (if eligible)

Career Growth:

• Advancement Opportunities
• Career Mobility
• Education Reimbursement for Continued learning
• Training and Development Programs 

Additional Offerings:

• Lifestyle Account
• Childcare Reimbursement Account
• Elder Care Support
• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
• Wellbeing Program
• Community Service and Engagement Programs
• Product Programs

Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.

Plan machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).

Manage stock inventory by checking stock to determine amount available; anticipating needed stock; placing and expediting orders for stock; verifying receipt of stock.

Program and operate CNC/Manual mills and lathes by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs.

Set up CNC/Manual mills and lathes by installing and adjusting chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers; indicating vices; tramming heads.

Verify settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces.

Maintain specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.

Ensure safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.

Maintain equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions.

Proficiency with software applications including CAD - CATIA preferred, Microsoft Excel, Word & PowerPoint.

CNC Programmer/Machinist Responsibilities:

Write and optimize CNC programs to create complex parts on 3 and 5 axis machining centers.

Design and fixture complicated setups on manual and CNC machines.

Calculate speeds and feeds for multiple materials.

Read and understand drawings.

Create and compile necessary documents to aid setting up machines.

Working knowledge of the following machines: Mill (manual and CNC), Lathe (manual and CNC), Saws.

Select tooling for specific applications.

Machine parts to print and/or other special requirements.

Utilize measurement equipment to qualify completed parts.

Requirements:

Minimum 5+ years experience writing CNC programs in a machining environment.

Demonstrates proficiency with CAD (CATIA), CAM software and G-code.

Experience with any CAD System, not limited to CATIA only: Mastercam, GibbsCam is acceptable.

Experience in using Vericut is a plus.

Proficient with GD&T.

Manual and CNC operator experience required.

Demonstrates strong time management skills with the ability to effectively coordinate multiple projects.

Experience writing post processors is a plus.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Tools: Excel, Power Point

• Pay Rate: Driver average $90,000 to $95,000 per year.
• Top Drivers can earn $100,000+ per year.
• $7,500 CDL-A Driver Retention Bonus.
• $3,000 CDL-A Driver Referral Bonus.
• Pay Structure: Hours, Miles, Cases, and Stops.
• Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid holidays: earn vacation time, and sick leave accrual from day one.
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days.
• Additional benefits: pet insurance, maternity/paternity leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more!

• Inspect tractor-trailer for defects pre/post trip and submit DOT inspection report indicating condition.
• Inspect bill of lading and store keys for accuracy in off-hour delivery.
• Drive tractor-trailer to destination, applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations and skill in maneuvering vehicle on the road and on customer premises.
• Maintain driver log (Manual or Peoplenet) according to DOT regulations, documenting delivery receipt, product temperatures and exceptions.
• Unload trailer, delivering product into customer premises.
• Other duties as assigned.

• At least 21 years of age
• Valid Class A commercial driver's license (CDL-A)
• At least 1 year or 50,000 verifiable miles of tractor-trailer driving experience
• Must meet McLane's MVR and risk rating qualifications
• This position requires the ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job-related tasks effectively and safely. This includes understanding work instructions, safety protocols, and communications essential to the role. The requirement is directly related to the nature of the job and ensures compliance with workplace safety and operational standards.

• Safety-focused
• Reliable
• Adaptable
• Dedicated

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda
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. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success.  We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.”

We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.

If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!

This role requires collaborating with cross-functional divisions to develop automotive body structures and components in the Underbody Design department that meet or exceed customer expectations while balancing vehicle performance, styling, marketability, manufacturing, profitability, and other design constraints & considerations.  Design responsibilities may include both structural and/or styled parts in the engine room, floor, and bumper areas utilizing a variety of materials (steel, aluminium, plastics, composites, etc.) as well as manufacturing processes (stamping, injection molding, extrusion, casting, etc.).  Additional responsibilities may include researching & developing new technologies for future vehicle applications.

• Create and/or manage creation of 3D models, layouts, and 2D drawings using CATIA.
• Correlate and negotiate with internal Honda contacts including other design departments, test departments, styling studio, factories and purchasing.
• Lead part development activities with suppliers, setting design targets and confirming prospect to achieve requirements.
• Support part and vehicle verification, including developing countermeasures as necessary.
• Estimate and manage part cost, weight, and investment throughout development, including review of supplier quotes.

Minimum Educational Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
Minimum Experience: 0-2 years relevant experience
Other Job-Specific Skills: CATIA or other 3D CAD software, self-motivated, organized, multitasker, effective verbal and written communication.

• Majority of work is performed in an office environment.  
• Some interaction in test lab, fabrication and manufacturing environments.
• 5-10 hours/week OT as needed.  
• Some domestic & limited international travel.

What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?

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
• Relocation assistance (if eligible)

Career Growth:

• Advancement Opportunities
• Career Mobility  
• Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning
• Training and Development programs 

Additional Offerings:

• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
• Lifestyle Account
• Childcare Reimbursement Account
• Elder Care Support
• Wellbeing Program
• Community Service and Engagement Programs
• Product Programs

Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.

CFD Simulation Engineer

Overview

A global automotive company in Raymond, Ohio is seeking a highly skilled CFD Simulation Engineer with strong expertise in Conjugate Heat Transfer (CHT) analysis. This role focuses on developing and executing high-fidelity CFD simulations to support thermal management, design validation, and performance optimization of complex automotive engineering systems.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with STAR-CCM+, along with working knowledge of ANSYS Fluent and OpenFOAM, strong pre-processing skills using ANSA, and experience developing automation and scripting tools to accelerate simulation workflows. This position requires a minimum of four days onsite per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute CHT and thermal-fluid CFD simulations for full-system and component-level models
• Perform geometry cleanup, surface preparation, and mesh generation using ANSA and STAR-CCM+
• Build, calibrate, and validate CFD models using experimental data or benchmark references
• Execute simulations using STAR-CCM+, ANSYS Fluent, and OpenFOAM, ensuring accuracy and computational efficiency
• Conduct parametric studies, sensitivity analyses, and design optimization to support engineering decisions
• Develop and maintain automation and scripting tools (Python, Java, macros) to streamline model setup, execution, and post-processing
• Collaborate closely with design, test, and systems engineering teams to interpret results and provide actionable recommendations
• Document simulation methodologies, assumptions, and validation results clearly and concisely

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in CFD simulations, with a focus on CHT and thermal-fluid coupling
• Proficiency in STAR-CCM+; working knowledge of ANSYS Fluent and OpenFOAM preferred
• Strong experience using ANSA for geometry preparation and mesh generation; working knowledge of CATIA preferred
• Solid understanding of heat transfer mechanisms, including conduction, convection, and radiation
• Experience modeling thermal systems, preferably in automotive or transportation applications
• Experience with Python, Bash, or Java for CFD process automation
• Familiarity with HPC environments, parallel computing, and GPU acceleration (e.g., NVIDIA A100/H100) is a plus

Preferred Skills

• Experience with parametric studies, DOE, and optimization frameworks
• Familiarity with CAD tools such as CATIA or SolidWorks for model import/export
• Experience with data visualization tools such as ParaView, Ensight, or Tecplot
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda
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. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success.  We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.”

We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.

If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!

Job Purpose

Product Testing Engineer is responsible for executing development projects to generate functioning prototypes that will eventually become production ATV/SxS vehicles, researching and applying new technologies to support business targets and maintaining global vehicle product quality.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop basic component and system layouts for ATV/SxS prototype vehicles that achieve concept targets, function requirements, and manufacturing requisites with minimal supervision.
• Communicate specification requirements and manufacturing control points via prototype, production drawings and prepare test summaries.
• Set basic performance targets to satisfy vehicle concept and competitiveness. Perform validations of specification targets, requirements, components, and complete vehicles through application of engineering principles, simulations, and physical testing with minimal supervision.
• Maintain accurate technical, development, and administrative documentation as required.
• Create and manage schedule of individual work to ensure deadlines are met, communicate resource needs with supervisor, and effectively utilize contractor resources with minimal supervision.
• Consistently communicate project status real time and participate in project meetings, discussions, and development events.
• Generate basic ideas that contribute to the evolution of new technologies.
• Support maturation of ideas to prepare for development applications with minimal supervision.
• Support market quality themes.
• Utilize problem-solving methods to investigate root causes.
• Advance and implement countermeasure specs as necessary.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

Minimum Educational Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Minimum Experience                     

Experience with data acquisition is strongly desirable

Hands-on experience maintaining, repairing vehicles is strongly desirable

Experience riding Power Sports products (motorcycles, ATV, Side by Side) is strongly desirable

Other Job-Specific Skills   

• Capable data acquisition and laboratory skills/techniques
• Capable analytical, problem solving, judgement, decision-making and prioritization
• Capable data acquisition and laboratory skills
• Capable understanding of development project cycles, milestones
• Capable in Fault Tree Analysis , Failure Mode Effects Analysis 
• Competent in written and oral communication
• Competent analytical, problem solving, judgement, decision-making and prioritization
• Competent in creating a plan and schedule
• Competent time management skills
• Must be able to possess a high level of confidentiality

Working Conditions

• Travel: Up to 10% may be required. Amount varies based on project demands/responsibilities, conferences, etc.; includes possible overseas travel.
• Physical: Primarily at a desk, some work in a lab and/or test vehicle, frequent keyboarding.  Frequent kneeling, standing, reaching, squatting, bending, pushing and lifting. 
• Some physical effort required (pushing 50+ pounds; lifting 25–50 pounds).
• Hazards: Risks found in a typical office & shop setting. Exposure to explosives/flammables, pressurized equipment, toxic chemicals and moving parts.
• Overtime: Overtime expected based on project demands/responsibilities.
• Maintains professional conduct and follows all departmental, safety department, and company policies, procedures, and rules.

What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?

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
• Relocation assistance (if eligible)

Career Growth:

• Advancement Opportunities
• Career Mobility  
• Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning
• Training and Development programs 

Additional Offerings:

• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
• Lifestyle Account
• Childcare Reimbursement Account
• Elder Care Support
• Wellbeing Program
• Community Service and Engagement Programs
• Product Programs

Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda
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. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success.  We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.”

We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.

If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!

To contribute to the development of functioning prototypes that will eventually become production ATV/SxS vehicles, researching and applying new technologies to support business targets and maintaining global vehicle product quality .

• Develop complex component and system layouts for ATV/SxS prototype vehicles using computer-aided design software that achieve concept targets, function requirements, and manufacturing requisites with limited supervision. Communicate specification requirements and manufacturing control points via prototype and production drawings that result in setting the final specifications of global ATV & SxS new models and mass production vehicles. Maintain accurate technical, development, and administrative documentation as required.
• Establish or contribute to establishing cost targets for responsible parts that contribute to achievement of the vehicle development targets and achieve the cost targets through optimizing difficult part/system designs and offsetting any spec changes after target fix through implementation of additional cost reduction ideas. 
• Create and manage schedule of individual work to ensure deadlines are met, coordinate resource needs with supervisor, and effectively utilize contractor resources with limited supervision. Consistently communicate project status and participate or lead project meetings, discussions, and development events.
• Generate high-level ideas and contribute to building strategies that support the evolution of new technologies. Support or lead maturation of ideas to prepare for development applications with limited supervision.
• Support market quality themes with limited supervision. Utilize problem-solving methods to analyse root causes. Develop and implement C/M specs as necessary limited supervision.

•  Bachelors Engineering Degree in related field.
• 2 years of  engineering experience preferably in Powersports or Automotive field.

Please Note: Sponsorship for employment visa status for these positions is unavailable. Applicants requiring sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future (e.g., F-1 CPT/OPT, H-1B, TN, etc.) will not be considered. 

Other Job-Specific Skills:

• Strong leadership, coaching and mentoring skills
• Ability to interact/communicate effectively with staff/management
• Must be able to operate with high level of confidentiality
• Competent in FTA, FMEA, dimensional tolerance stack-ups and application
• Competent analytical, problem solving, judgement, decision-making and prioritization
• Competent drawing and layout skills/techniques, include understanding of CAE principles
• Competent in creating a plan and schedule
• Competent in understand product development schedules

• Travel: Average of 1-3 times monthly. Amount varies based on project demands/responsibilities, conferences, etc.; includes possible overseas travel.
• Physical: Primarily works at a desk or scope; frequent keyboarding. Limited kneeling, standing, squatting, reaching or bending.
• Hazards: Risks found in a typical office & shop setting. May be exposed to explosives/flammables, pressurized equipment, toxic chemicals and moving parts.
• Overtime: Overtime expected based on project demands/responsibilities.
• Maintains professional conduct and follows all departmental, safety DEPARTMENT, and COMPANY policies, Procedures, AND rules.

What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?

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
• Relocation assistance (if eligible)

Career Growth:

• Advancement Opportunities
• Career Mobility  
• Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning
• Training and Development programs 

Additional Offerings:

• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
• Lifestyle Account
• Childcare Reimbursement Account
• Elder Care Support
• Wellbeing Program
• Community Service and Engagement Programs
• Product Programs

Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.