Mechanical Development Sr. Engineer (101069)

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda

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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

The Fuel Economy and Emissions Senior Engineer will be responsible for leading the development and verification of tailpipe emissions and fuel economy to meet Honda, consumer, and regulator requirements. Additionally, this associate will independently collaborate across the HDMA business units to verify cross-functional impacts of the key vehicle specifications which impact fuel economy and emissions.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead and support the development and verification of tailpipe emissions and fuel economy through cross-functional activities to impacting systems (vehicle weight, aerodynamics, friction, electrical systems, cooling systems) through unit and vehicle testing.
• Analyze and set countermeasure concepts for gaps in fuel economy or emissions achievements with internal and external departments.
• Travel to other Honda certification laboratories to verify fuel economy and emissions are consistent.
• Drive prototype and competitor vehicles at proving grounds and/or on public roads to verify real-world fuel economy.
• Become responsible for a wide variety of vehicle components but also capable of digging more deeply into problems and seeking solutions.
• Lead and support cross-functional teams when developing solutions for vehicle development and testing issues.
• Determine and clearly communicate project status, concerns, and solutions to division management and team management on a regular basis.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

• BS or MS in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering
• 3-5 years related experience or equivalent level of education and experience
• Proficient PC skills, including but not limited to Excel, PowerPoint, and MATLAB

Working Conditions

• Associate will work on the actual vehicle with hand and power tools. Candidate can expect to spend a portion of their time working in the lab – confirming their systems on bench, on the car, or in thermal chambers. (50%)
• Associate will perform analysis and documentation, then communicate findings to varying levels of management. (50%) 

 

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.