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
In this role you will be responsible for planning and coordinating the Prototype Fixture Design phase of New Model projects. You will design prototype parts, fixtures and wind tunnel models to ensure the quality of the prototype vehicle and work with design and test associates to solve problems and develop countermeasures.
Key Accountabilities
Prototype Design:
Design prototype parts, fixtures, tooling, and models used in the prototype process.
Confirm design quality with Fabrication associates during layout check review events.
Research prototype design techniques and equipment to improve the build process.
Develop skills and expertise in prototype design & materials and train other associates.
New Model Project Management:
Evaluate project scope, determine resources required and coordinate schedules.
Coordinate technical support for new development or research projects.
Research prototype equipment and facility investments to support long-term strategy.
New Model Troubleshooting & Problem Solving:
Analyze Catia design data and part quality to identify and solve potential problems.
Evaluate Honda Engineering Standards and design specification applications.
Work with design and test associates to solve problems and propose design changes.
Utilize prototype expertise to design tools or parts to improve performance/accuracy.
Qualifications, Experience, and Skills
Bachelors degree in science/engineering preferred or equivalent experience
3 years related design work experience
High attention to detail
Excellent communication skills
Project management experience
Problem solving skills
Advanced knowledge of vehicle construction and assembly
Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
Advanced CATIA V5 and V6 operation
Basic electrical and mechanical skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook)
Working Conditions
60% office environment
20% lab environment
20% meeting attendance
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.
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