Job Description

Legal Entity:   American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Business Unit:   Power Equipment   
Division:   PSP Development   
Work Location: Auto Development Center
Shift:  1st
Workstyle:  Onsite   
Career Level: 5   
Job Grade:   Exempt-4  

Job Purpose

Design Project Leader-I MMC leads a cross functional design team for New Model change projects to define the detailed plan to execute ATV/SxS development while achieving quality, cost and delivery (QCD) targets. Projects are medium to large minor model changes (S/N to CF Flow).

Key Accountabilities

• Collaborate with LPL to set a development execution plan for design team that achieves quality, cost and delivery. Breakdown clear targets, work packages and schedules for the project team to achieve the project milestones thru the project lifecycle from concept to production launch.
• Collaborate with the project team (including Japan Engine Development) and suppliers to define vehicle performance and design specifications that achieves the overall vehicle concept including sales, manufacturing and purchasing viewpoints.
• Manage complete vehicle spec cost to achieve model specific sales and profit targets. Collaborate with cost planning, purchasing and cost PL to support cost evaluations. Manage complete vehicle spec weight to achieve model specific performance targets. 
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• Lead cross functional design team for problem solving and countermeasure activity while balancing development QCD. Apply situational leadership principles to navigate diverse viewpoints, unique technical challenges and business constraints.
• Coordinate with project management, management and technical leadership to ensure project teams readiness for major milestones such as drawing issues, build events and technical evaluations. Monitor project risks and elevate concerns to project stakeholders.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
7+ years of related work experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
Prior Project PL Experience
Demonstrated experience & knowledge of Powersports Product Development
Ability to understand CAD layout, drawings, and technical data.
Strong leadership, negotiation, diplomacy and conflict resolution skills
Excellent multi-tasking, prioritizing, and decision making skills
Ability to positively influence & motivate team members.
Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Microsoft Office Tools (Word, Excel and Power Point)

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.

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