The Project Leader role within the Technical Criteria Group of the Product Engineering Department is primarily responsible for New Model Project management and seeing a product through the development and trial event testing phases, and ultimately ensuring a successful launch into Mass Production. The position acts as a window between Research and Design facilities and our manufacturing facility to support design and change point related investigation and communication. The position is also responsible for understanding the detailed function of our products and therefore able to support technical concern analysis from an engineering mindset for both New Model and Mass Production related issues. *Please Note: Although this position interacts with the Design side of Honda, this is not a design role since Transmission Plant-OH is a manufacturing facility.
Key Accountabilities
Lead New Model Project activity for the Product Engineering Dept and present project status at required evaluations.
Review Design Changes to determine application timing/method and support explanation to other depts to ensure understanding.
Issue and review Manufacturing Instructions, assuring accuracy of the content.
Support, review, evaluate, process, and track Countermeasure Requests to support design change request activity for both New Model projects and Mass Production.
Develop, issue, and maintain all Mass Production, New Model and evaluation documentation, including but not limited to: Quality Standards, Measurement Lists, Tolerance stack-ups, and Quality Maturation Plans.
Prepare, track, and summarize project budgets for New Model evaluations as well as Company level financial reporting.
Reporting of New Model and Mass Production activity to Management.
Monthly reporting of Department Business Plan activity to support Quality Division and/or Company objectives.
Review Manufacturing Department quality documents, ensuring all necessary quality points are included.
Support New Model, Mass Production, and Market Quality concern analysis.
Support Department activity to ensure all operations of the group meet the required Honda Quality Management System procedures to maintain compliancy.
Carry out special projects assigned by Management.
Qualifications, Experience, and Skills
Minimum Educational Qualifications: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology
Minimum Experience: 06 Years Full Time or College Co-Op experience in a manufacturing related product development and/or project management role
Working Conditions
This position works in an open office environment in a detached building from the main plant with other Quality Division departments, which houses the office, meeting rooms, and testing/analysis areas.
A typical work week will include 75% or more of soft side desk work and project related meetings with the remaining time being related to prototype build event support, function training, occasional testing support, etc., all as needed based on project activity timelines.
Some infrequent travel may be required depending on the scope of each project which primarily includes domestic trips and international trips to other Honda facilities as needed. Typical travel ranges from a few days for domestic trips and one to three weeks for international trips.
Overtime generally consists of TV Conference meetings with Honda's Research and Development and other Manufacturing facilities internationally early in the morning and later in the evening depending on the start time as well as Mass Production concern support.
Total Rewards:
Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
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.
