Chassis Design Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop automotive chassis components, including suspension/steering, subframes, engine mounts, wheels, brakes, fuel/exhaust, and related components
• Develop robust 3D designs using CATIA V6
• Create and interpret 2D engineering drawings
• Apply working knowledge of GD&T and design-for-manufacturability principles
• Collaborate with design engineers, test engineers, and suppliers to analyze and resolve technical issues
• Evaluate technical proposals and communicate engineering recommendations
• Interpret basic CAE results, including stiffness and natural-frequency analysis
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while supporting established development schedules
• Prepare technical documentation and communicate research and test results

• 5 years of related engineering/design experience
• Automotive component design and development experience
• CATIA V6 proficiency
• Strong solid modeling capability
• Understanding of design intent and robust modeling practices
• Ability to create and interpret 2D engineering drawings
• Working knowledge of GD&T
• Strong understanding of design for manufacturability
• Ability to independently analyze technical problems and work collaboratively with engineering teams and suppliers
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities

• Previous automotive chassis design experience
• CATIA V6 surface-modeling experience
• Experience with suspension/steering components, subframes, engine mounts, wheels, brakes, fuel/exhaust systems, or similar chassis components
• Experience designing complex aluminum die-cast or stamped/welded structures
• Experience creating or interpreting basic CAE models/results
  
  Notes:
  Ideal Skills
  Strong CATIA V6 experience is preferred.
  Proficiency in:
  Solid modeling
  Surface modeling/surfacing
  GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
  Ability to interpret basic CAE results using CATIA V6 tools.
  Experience Preferences
  Strong preference for candidates with Chassis Design experience.
  Candidates with exceptional CAD capabilities may still be considered even if they lack direct chassis experience.
  CATIA V5 candidates can be considered if they are strong designers, though V6 experience is preferred given Honda's migration to V6.
  Education
  Associate's or Bachelor's degree is preferred.
  Equivalent experience can offset the lack of a degree if the candidate otherwise demonstrates the required capabilities.
  Work Environment
  Five days onsite is required for both teams.
  Travel is minimal, particularly during the first year.
  Supplier visits may occur later for proven performers but are not a regular expectation.
  The hiring team is willing to consider:
  CATIA V5 candidates with strong overall design skills.
  Candidates without degrees if experience is sufficient.
  Candidates with various work authorizations, including visa holders, due to the long-term nature of the assignment.