Tooling & Die Design Principal Engineer

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: 

Lead the development of engineering solutions and deliver early planning with agility and cost competitiveness across Product, Process and Tooling to improve N.A. stamping manufacturing characteristics and achieve design intent. Function as Person-In-Charge (PIC) of stamping new model feasibility for multiple parts and stamping DE lead for minor model project.

Key Accountabilities:

• Leads advance Body Frame Stamping product feasibility from styling sketch through 1st drawing issue for New Model Body in White construction. Creates part data proposals, tool process plan specification and rough layout using CAE simulation and CAD. Reports technical criteria to Category Technical Expert and New Model Project Leadership.
• Conceives and leads the development of New Model Stamping Tooling specifications/process plan from 1st drawing to Die GO. Provide direct technical guidance and oversight to downstream customers to ensure successful design and production deliverables are met. Monitors Design Change through drawing maturation.
• Completes checks for manufacturing stamping new model equipment verification check list and drawing maturation requirements.
• Supports or leads complex manufacturing category problem analysis, determine root causes, recommend corrective action, and consults on SAP (Specific Action Plan) in the New Model development.
• Support business plan improvement activity and assist in milestone achievement.
• Provide mentoring, coaching, and technical guidance to less experienced engineers.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical or Industrial) or equivalent related experience
• 5+ years relevant full-time engineering experience or equivalent, strong knowledge of equipment/tool new model, strong knowledge of automotive production facilities
• Problem solving analysis and breakdown to root cause
• Expert knowledge of Honda New Model development and Manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of automotive sheet metal forming
• MS Office, CATIA V5, CATIA V6, and AutoForm proficient

Working Conditions:

• 10% Travel
• 5 to 10 hours of OT per week
• Primarily office environment, with capability to work on the production floor and in tooling production to understand equipment and Plant perspective

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.