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 in the development of accessory components from plan definition through first article inspection to achieve defined 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 & maximize profit. Provide basic ideas to support strategic plans to identify new accessories and roll out 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 to achieve integrated appearance and installation ease
Create and manage schedule of individual & supplier work to ensure deadlines are met. Consistently communicate project status and participate or lead project meetings, discussions, and development events.
Collaborate with suppliers to ensure accessory parts meet design intent, vehicle fitment, packaging requirements and part quality. Collaborate with technical leadership to ensure accessory test criteria is met.
Ensure installation instructions are completed on time for product release.
Generate high level ideas for shortcomings in existing processes, systems and procedures. Contribute to building strategies to evolve process and part technologies.
Qualifications, Experience, and Skills
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, in related field, or related equivalent experience
8+ years engineering experience preferably in Powersports or Automotive field
Strong leadership, coaching and mentoring skills
Ability to interact/communicate effectively with staff/management/suppliers
Must be able to operate with high level of confidentiality
Competent in 3D Modeling, drawings, and technical data
Competent analytical, problem solving, judgement, decision-making and prioritization skills
Competent in creating a plan and schedule
Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Working Conditions
Travel: Average 1- 2 times per quarter to suppliers and/or test locations depending on project demands
Physical: Combination of desk work for keyboarding and phone conferences and mechanical work for accessory installation, testing, and/or parts inspection
Hazards: May be exposed to hazardous chemicals & equipment, including off road riding/driving
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 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.
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