[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Honda Motor jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/honda-motor/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Honda Motor · Raymond, Ohio, United States # Mechanical Design Unit Lead II Raymond, Ohio, United States Full-time Manager or lead Design Listed on Honda Motor’s official careers site. Posted June 17, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Honda Motor’s careers site →](https://careers.honda.com/us/en/job/AHMAHMUS11399EXTERNALENUS/Mechanical-Design-Unit-Lead-II) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Honda Motor](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/honda-motor/) / Mechanical Design Unit Lead II ## Job description 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 To supervise the daily operational and administrative work of a Powersports Design Function, including department policy/business process management, process improvement management, organizational/resource management, and preventing/resolving issues to ensure the function group focuses on efficient and effective output. Contribute to the development of functioning prototypes that will eventually become production Powersports vehicles, researching and applying new technologies to support business targets, and maintaining global vehicle product quality. ### Key Accountabilities Supervise and actively contribute to a function team consisting of several design engineers of various skill levels, contingents, and student associates in areas such as Frame, Chassis, Appearance, or Power Performance within a matrix organization to output key deliverables such as specifications, development documents, and drawings for numerous, concurrent model developments. Provide leadership to the function group for balancing priorities, overcoming obstacles, aligning expectations with stakeholders, and managing work hours to minimize risks for not achieving targets. Track work status of the group and forecast the ability to hit deadlines. Collaborate with other Unit Heads and Manager to shift resources as needed. Ensure the function group is communicating and collaborating internally on a regular basis to deliver results. Drive collaboration with other functions to resolve issues and to maintain awareness of topics relevant to their daily work. Create an environment of strong communication to avoid conflicts and aid in better decision-making. Promote sharing of best practices across the function and with other function leaders. Decide assignments for distributing work within the function group, including yourself as a contributing member, to achieve business targets and objectives according to master development schedules and market needs. Determine the target group composition and skill required to achieve business deliverables. Assess the group status on a regular basis and take action to close the gap such as assigning training or other activities to facilitate associate growth. Establish associate goals and support Manager to establish department goals. Conduct associate performance reviews to judge results and provide feedback to direct reports for instruction on personal development. Create documents to propose and justify additional manpower as needed. Lead the hiring process with support from Management to identify/select candidates for retaining target headcount level. Identify processes that cause inefficiencies or quality issues. Lead root cause analysis and countermeasure activity. Collaborate with manager to implement best practices across other units in the department. Represent the function group viewpoint to assist Management in discussions related to resource planning, equipment needs, associate matters, and project responsibilities. Substitute for the Dept Lead occasionally with management responsibilities related to procurement, travel approvals, timekeeping, and/or facility access to prevent disruptions of business operations. Qualifications, Experience, and Skills Minimum Educational Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering for relevant field. (eg: Mechanical) Equivalent experience may be considered. ### Minimum Experience 10+ Years related work experience preferably in Powersports or Automotive field. 4+ Years supervisory/project leadership in a similar organization. ### Other Job-Specific Skills Capable at providing direction to direct reports according to established policies and management guidelines - Strong leadership, coaching and mentoring skills - Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills - Ability to interact/communicate effectively with staff/management in a global organization Able to resolve conflict and lead crucial conversations - Must be able to operate with high level of confidentiality - Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Powerpoint, Word, Outlook) Competent in FTA, FMEA, dimensional tolerance stack-ups and application Competent analytical, problem solving, judgement, decision-making and prioritization Competent drawing and layout skills/techniques using CAD software, including understanding of CAE principles Competent in creating a plan and schedule Competent in understand product development schedules Working Conditions Travel: Average of 3-5 times annually. Amount varies based on project demands/responsibilities, conferences, etc.; includes possible overseas travel. ### Physical Primarily works at a desk or scope; frequent keyboarding. Limited kneeling, standing, squatting, reaching or bending. ### Hazards Risks found in a typical office & shop setting. May be exposed to explosives/flammables, pressurized equipment, toxic chemicals and moving parts. ### Overtime Overtime expected based on project demands/responsibilities. Maintains professional conduct and follows all departmental, safety DEPARTMENT, and COMPANY policies, Procedures, AND rules. What differentiates Honda and makes 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.) Regional Bonus (when applicable) Manager Lease Car Program (No Cost - Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included) 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: Lifestyle Account Childcare Reimbursement Account Elder Care Support Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment 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. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Jun 17, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Aug 1, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 13, 2026 - Listed for: 118 days - Location: Raymond, Ohio, United States - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Honda Motor’s careers site →](https://careers.honda.com/us/en/job/AHMAHMUS11399EXTERNALENUS/Mechanical-Design-Unit-Lead-II) ## More jobs at Honda Motor ### [Electrical Design Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/honda-motor/jobs/3e30c41a16f332c9294d/) Raymond, Ohio, United States ### [Electrical Design Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/honda-motor/jobs/9166709215cadf81a0b2/) Raymond, Ohio, United States ### [Electrical Design Senior Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/honda-motor/jobs/c9cf4e6e65839757b7e8/) Raymond, Ohio, United States ### [Frame and Design Engineer, Powersports](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/honda-motor/jobs/26ee74aa3b2eddedada5/) Raymond, Ohio, United States ### [Mechanical Design Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/honda-motor/jobs/41c1ccd789af10bbcacb/) Raymond, Ohio, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Mechanical Design Engineer - E2](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/6cda5d394c90a94dc6f0/) Lockheed Martin · Littleton, CO ### [Specialist - Mechanical Design](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hubbell/jobs/6d379c3ab130a7ffe30f/) Hubbell · Chennai, TN, IN ### [Senior Mechanical Design Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eaton/jobs/07aa9fa6b8cd4cdde595/) Eaton · Lincoln, Illinois, USA ### [Mechanical Design Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/55c62c4c881f6b916cdf/) Northrop Grumman · United States-Minnesota-Plymouth OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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