Honda Motors

Design Principal Engineer

Honda Motors • $110K — $130K *
Haw River, NC 27258In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in related field
  • 8+ years of engineering experience, preferably in Powersports
  • Project leadership experience

Responsibilities

  • Lead the generation of high-level drawings using CAD to ensure fit and specifications
  • Establish project teams to meet development goals and schedules
  • Develop and track bill of materials to maintain cost targets
  • Innovate to enhance Honda's competitiveness through new features and efficiencies
  • Analyze quality and value themes using problem-solving methods

Benefits

  • Competitive Base Salary
  • Regional Bonus
  • Manager Lease Car Program
  • Industry-leading Benefit Plans
  • Paid time off including vacation and holidays
  • Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • 401K Plan with company match
  • Relocation assistance
  • Career Growth Opportunities
  • Education Reimbursement
  • Training and Development Programs
  • Lifestyle Account
  • Childcare Reimbursement Account
  • Elder Care Support
  • Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
  • Wellbeing Program
  • Community Service Programs
Full Job Description
Job Purpose

Drive new technologies and mass production developments by market sensing, generating, and developing concepts to meet the established specification with the key purpose of maintaining Honda's high quality and customer's satisfaction.

Key Accountabilities

  • Lead, guide or establish the generation of high-level drawings representing new technologies and components by using computer aided design which have been confirmed to guarantee fit, form, and specification by using 2D/3D layouts, calculation/simulation, FTA/FMEA, guidelines, standards, and regulations. These drawings will be utilized for prototype generation, engineering estimates, supplier negotiations, factory assembly confirmations and finally mass production specification setting
  • Lead, guide, or establish project teams to meet the targets and schedule of the development by ensuring deadlines are met, resource needs are coordinated with supervisor, and effectively utilize contractor resources without supervision. Consistently communicate project status and participate or lead project meetings, discussions, and development events. Confirm SED and TE milestones are met
  • Lead, guide, or establish bill of materials to track impacts of new technologies, features, and components by using cost tables, cost simulation software, and supplier quoting to guarantee project team cost targets are maintained
  • Generate and develop advanced ideas to improve Honda competiveness by product features and technologies, or by factory or development efficiency without supervision
  • Support or lead market quality and VA themes without supervision. Utilize problem-solving methods to analyse root causes. Develop and implement C/M specs as necessary without supervision. Lead recurrence prevention when appropriate


Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in related field
  • Project leadership experience
  • 8+ years engineering experience preferably in Powersports .


Working Conditions

  • Travel: Amount varies based on project demands/responsibilities, conferences, etc.; includes possible overseas travel.
  • Physical: Primarily works at a desk or scope; frequent keyboarding. Limited kneeling, standing, squatting, reaching, or bending.
  • Hazards: Risks found in a typical office & shop setting. May be exposed to explosives/flammables, pressurized equipment, toxic chemicals and moving parts.
  • Overtime: Overtime expected based on project demands/responsibilities.
  • Maintains professional conduct and follows all departmental, safety DEPARTMENT, and COMPANY policies, Procedures, AND rules.


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

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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