About this opportunity
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. lists this Senior Mechanical Product Development Engineer - Automotive Accessories opportunity in raymond, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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
Manage all aspects of the development of accessory components from plan definition through first article inspection to achieve defined Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD) targets. Coordinate with key suppliers and the CBU development team to achieve the desired innovation and integration level of accessory parts.
Key Accountabilities
Support Planning in establishing an accessory line-up to drive unit sales and maximize profit.
Provide ideas to support strategic plans that identify new accessories and rollout timing across models.
Collaborate with suppliers to ensure accessory designs meet predetermined cost targets.
Coordinate with the development team to meet accessory integration and implementation targets, achieving an integrated appearance and ease of installation.
Create and manage schedules for internal and supplier work to ensure project deadlines are met.
Communicate project status consistently and participate in or lead project meetings, discussions, and development events.
Collaborate with suppliers to ensure accessory parts meet design intent, vehicle fitment, packaging requirements, and quality standards.
Partner with technical leadership to ensure accessory testing criteria are met.
Ensure installation instructions are completed on time for product release.
Generate ideas to improve existing processes, systems, and procedures.
Contribute to strategies that advance development processes and accessory technologies.
Qualifications, Experience, and Skills
Minimum Educational Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
Minimum Experience
5+ years of engineering experience, preferably in the powersports or automotive industry.
Other Job-Specific Skills
Strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Proficiency in 3D modeling, engineering drawings, and technical data.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, and prioritization skills.
Experience creating project plans and schedules.
Understanding of product development schedules.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
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
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.
Worksite address
raymond, OH, 43067, US
Who can apply
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