Vehicle Chassis Engineering Specialist

Job Responsibility:

The Role:

Are you ready to be part of a dynamic team at one of the world's premier manufacturing facilities? At Honda of Canada Mfg. (HCM), we pride ourselves on our innovative spirit, commitment to quality, and dedication to sustainability.

Chassis Group is seeking a skilled and motivated Product Tech Specialist to join our Product Engineering (PE) team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in ensuring the design, quality, and performance of vehicle chassis systems meet engineering and customer expectations. The specialist is responsible for validating new model designs, confirming design changes, and leading complex investigations related to mass production challenges. A key aspect of the job involves analyzing complex vehicle assembly concern items, identifying root causes, and driving containment and countermeasure activities to enhance product reliability. Your expertise in mechanical systems, backed by hands-on experience and a commitment to teamwork, will be key to your success in this innovative and rewarding position.

The Pay: $39.87 / hour - $46.17 / hour plus over-time and bonuses.

The Responsibilities:

• New Model design and design change confirmation
• Lead New Model and Mass Production complex design investigations
• Market warranty claim analysis, containment, and countermeasure activities
• Dynamic vehicle testing to ensure design and quality targets are achieved
• Act as a liaison between HCM, Honda Canada, and R&D
• Compile data, analyze trends, and interpret vehicle problem data to drive countermeasure activity
• Preparation and presentation of technical / testing document

The Requirements:

• Completed post-secondary degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics with a focus on Automotive or minimum 3 years' equivalent related work experience
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Excel; Use advanced functions (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables), manage and format data
• Experience in Manufacturing and Assembly processes
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting automotive mechanical, electrical (including high voltage) and vehicle communication systems

-Experience Assembling, disassembling and inspecting above related automobile components

-Use of hand tools, power tools, shop equipment, hoists and vehicle diagnostic equipment

-Strong understanding of vehicle suspension and brake systems

-Experience with vehicle data acquisition testing hardware and software

Job Related Must haves:

• Willing and able to travel domestically and internationally on short notice with a valid Canadian Passport or B1 Visa
• Willing and able to work overtime on short notice, including scheduled shutdowns
• Willing and able to work flexible shift rotation
• Valid ‘G' driver's license
• Support Genba activity when required
• Willing and able to support other PE categories
• Willing to complete yard sweeps and production support

Preferred Experience:

• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex mechanical problems utilizing tools such as vernier caliper, bore gauge, microscope & shadow graph
• Excellent organizational skills - ability to manage multiple conflicting demands
• Demonstrated a quantitative and analytical approach to problem solving and decision making.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects / assignments requiring identification of objectives, resources and/or approaches
• Demonstrated experience with CAD software's for mechanical design, interpretation, and/or analysis (e.g. Catia, Solidworks, AutoCAD, etc.)
• Demonstrated knowledge of Quality Control Tools including FTA, FMEA and statistics/SPC
• Knowledge of vehicle communication theory and related monitoring systems
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and communicate with internal and external stakeholders and all levels of management
• Demonstrated previous experience preparing and delivering technical presentations and reports
• Working knowledge of test equipment / software (NVH / data acquisition / load cell / torque analysis/ powertrain systems)

Honda of Canada Mfg. (HCM) provides a competitive salary structure and starting wage based on previous, related experience. Additionally, HCM provides weekly, monthly, and annual attendance bonuses, equaling a potential additional $1.40 per hour; a Team Achievement Bonus paid two times per year; an industry leading Defined Contribution (DC) pension that includes company contributions and company matching; and a comprehensive benefit plan that provides choice and flexibility with the cost subsidized by company contributions. HCM also provides shift premiums of 5% for afternoon shift, and 10% for the overnight shift.

Associates are encouraged to take advantage of the Honda Purchase Programs for vehicles, parts, motorcycles and power equipment; full service cafeteria, or bring your own meals and use microwaves and refrigerators available; full access to our on-site recreation center, including basketball courts, fitness and yoga classes, baseball diamond, Olympic-sized hockey rink and 800 person in-house hockey league; exclusive Honda events: summer and holiday parties, community events, community volunteering with rewards, and much more. HCM associates are provided with uniforms and personal protective equipment, including safety shoes, glasses, hats, hearing protection, etc.

HCM is proud to provide extensive classroom and on-the-job training opportunities as well as provides tuition reimbursement program to help you build your capabilities and grow your career.

AODA

Honda is committed to providing accommodation in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, upon request. The accommodation provided will take into account the applicant's accessibility needs. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process or in order to successfully submit an application, please contact us to submit your accommodation request.

We thank all applicants in advance but advise that only those under consideration will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $39.87-$46.17 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Additional pay:

• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person