Design Engineer

Honda North America
$78,400.00 - $117,600.00
paid time off, tuition assistance, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), relocation assistance
United States, Ohio, Raymond
Mar 12, 2025
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 An Exterior Lighting Design Engineer is responsible for taking styling concepts and merging them with the latest technologies to create feasible vehicle lighting system component designs. Engage heavily with other design disciplines in a collaborative process to find the best balance of marketability, performance, regulatory compliance and cost. Create high quality drawings of the final design and documentation that satisfy technical requirements along with team targets. Support vehicle verification and manufacturing maturation activities to ensure on time delivery to Honda customers. Key Accountabilities Create and review 3D layouts to communicate and confirm lighting assembly designs. Collaborate with styling, design, test, purchasing and factory teams to set feasible directions and fix final designs. Lead part design with suppliers, set design targets, and confirm final design drawings and documents meet technical requirements. Support part and vehicle verification. Create and implement design countermeasures. Create and communicate design concepts to achieve marketability targets. Estimate and manage part cost including review of supplier quotes for lighting assemblies. Qualifications, Experience, and Skills Bachelor of Science (preferred Mechanical or Electrical Engineering) 4-year degree Minimum 1-4 years of closely related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required Skilled in Catia v5/v6 or other 3D CAD systems Knowledge of fundamental engineering concepts and terminology, the units of measurement and their interrelationship common to all branches of engineering Effective communication skills (written, verbal and presentation) Ability to cultivate and manage relationships of varying levels in/out of the organization, including supplier Experience in project management and coordination of activities in a deadline-oriented engineering environment together with other members of similar experience and authority through collaboration is expected Ability to acclimate to new environments, negotiate through unknowns and meet new people Ability to manage time effectively and productively Proven problem-solving and decision-making skills backed by sounds analytical and quantitative reasoning Computer skills, such as MS Office, etc. Ability to prioritize/multi-task and work independently Acute attention to detail Strong organization skill Be highly self-motivated Strong collaboration skill(s) Must be able to possess a high level of confidentiality Demonstrated understanding of technical knowhow gained through experience and training Working Conditions Mostly office work environment, with OT required at times to meet schedule demands Occasional domestic travel and limited international travel Very limited off hour work required to verify lamp performance 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 Free Drinks Onsite 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.