Shaft Design Engineer

$67,000 - $100,500/Yr

Honda - Raymond, OH

Full-time - Entry Level

Hybrid - Raymond, OH

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Shaft Design Engineer position at Honda is an entry-level role focused on the design of drive shaft parts and systems. This role is crucial in ensuring that the designs meet targeted schedules while delivering outstanding performance, quality, reliability, value, and enjoyment to Honda's customers. The engineer will work under the guidance of more senior engineers and will be responsible for applying fundamental engineering principles to complex design targets. In this role, the engineer will plan and coordinate activities with various teams, including design, testing, factory operations, purchasing, and suppliers. They will create their own schedules with milestones and trigger points, ensuring that all stakeholders are informed and aligned. Participation in meetings is expected, where the engineer may lead discussions and provide constructive feedback while keeping track of open items. A critical aspect of the job involves reviewing costs to ensure they align with design intentions and proposing solutions when discrepancies arise. The engineer will utilize CAD software, specifically CATIA, to model parts and systems in 3D and release 2D drawings and specifications. They are expected to proactively share development progress with team members and management, confirming proper direction and successful completion of tasks while raising awareness of any concerns. Continuous improvement is a key value at Honda, and the engineer will be encouraged to study technical trends and new technologies, proposing more efficient processes and innovative solutions that create value for the department and the company as a whole. Overall, this position offers a unique opportunity for recent graduates to kickstart their careers in mechanical or automotive engineering within a company that values innovation and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Design drive shaft parts and systems to meet performance, quality, cost, and delivery targets.
• Apply fundamental engineering principles to complex design challenges.
• Plan and coordinate activities with design, test, factory, purchasing, and suppliers.
• Create schedules with milestones and trigger points, sharing them with related groups.
• Attend and occasionally lead meetings, providing constructive feedback and tracking open items.
• Review costs to ensure alignment with design intentions and propose solutions if necessary.
• Model parts and systems in 3D and release 2D drawings and specifications using CATIA and Microsoft Office.
• Share development progress with team members and management to confirm direction and completion of tasks.
• Complete all required training and share best practices with peers.
• Study technical trends and new technologies to propose innovative solutions and efficient processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Automotive Engineering.
• Co-op experience in a related field.
• Proficiency in CAD software (CATIA V5/V6) or closely related software.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with automotive design processes.
• Knowledge of drive shaft systems and components.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $67,000.00 - $100,500.00.
• Hybrid workstyle options.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.