Honda Motors

Accessory Development Engineer

Honda Motors • $95K — $115K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Raymond, OH
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of engineering experience, preferably in the powersports or automotive industry.
  • Strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency in 3D modeling, engineering drawings, and technical data.

Responsibilities

  • Support Planning to establish an accessory line-up that boosts unit sales and profits.
  • Provide ideas for strategic plans to identify new accessories and their rollout schedule.
  • Collaborate with suppliers to align accessory designs with cost targets.
  • Coordinate with the development team to achieve accessory integration goals.
  • Create and manage schedules for internal and supplier work to ensure deadlines are met.
  • Communicate project statuses regularly and engage in project meetings and events.
  • Ensure accessory parts meet design intent, vehicle fit, packaging, and quality standards.

Benefits

  • Competitive Base Salary.
  • Paid Overtime.
  • Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx).
  • Paid time off, including vacation and holidays.
  • Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
  • 401K Plan with company match and additional contribution.
Full Job Description
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


About Honda Motors

Honda Motors is a leading manufacturer of automobiles, motorcycles, and power equipment. The company was founded in 1948 by Soichiro Honda and has since grown to become one of the largest automotive companies in the world. Honda Motors is known for its innovative designs and commitment to sustainability, with a focus on developing environmentally friendly vehicles. The company operates in over 30 countries and has a strong presence in the United States, Japan, and Europe.
Learn more about Honda Motors
Size
204,035 employees
Market Cap
$41.8 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$414.5 billion
Founded
1948
5 Year Trend
+0.8%
Revenue
$13,004.8 billion
NASDAQ
HMC
* Ladders Estimates

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