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 PurposeServe as new model project leader for North American Stamping plant departments. Manage standard new model flow and activities to achieve project targets and improve manufacturing characteristics. You will lead new model development for one or more minor model changes and occasional full model changes with guidance from leadership.
Key Accountabilities - Confirm designs by coordinating with Stamping department members and Production Engineering (PEBU) team per project direction. Prepare department status summary and new model impact, and present to leadership in new model evaluations.
- Collaborate with Design/Engineering/Business teams to ensure past model reflections and factory characteristics are reflected to the design and manufacturing process development. Negotiate product specification changes with design & engineering teams and submit change requests as necessary.
- Understand plant processes, constraints, and capabilities for stamping department and feed into new model development.
- In coordination with project stakeholders, develop project targets, incorporating factory characteristics and business plan targets to ensure department key performance indicator achievement.
- Develop specified action plan (SAP), ensure completion of project tasks, and adjust as needed for project changes. Ensure all deliverables are completed according to cost, quality, and delivery requirements.
- Develop and maintain cross functional relationships across business units and departments within Honda and with outside suppliers.
- Lead daily meetings and coordination with project stakeholders and leadership.
- Establish, track, and report project budget and manpower status and requirements.
Qualifications, Experience, and SkillsMinimum Educational Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial) or equivalent relevant experience (Stamping preferred).
Minimum Experience:
- 2+ Yrs combined experience in new model development or manufacturing (Stamping preferred).
Other Job-Specific Skills:- Strong Microsoft Office proficiency, Stamping knowledge, accounting principles, project management, interpersonal skills, CATIA or CAD viewing capability.
- Pass evaluations and follow-up on feedback.
- Achieve project and business plan targets.
- Report/present to Project Execution plant project leader and other project leadership.
- Review and reflect design updates to process/design.
- Maintain or improve plant manufacturing characteristics.
- Set and execute overall project schedule by achieving key milestones.
Visa sponsorship- This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.
Working Conditions - Work 100% on-site (with flexibility)
- 10%-20% travel (international possible).
- 5 to 10 hours of OT per week typical with more as necessary based on business needs.
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.
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