Procurement Tool & Die Principal Engineer

We are seeking a Procurement Tool & Die Principal Engineer to join our team at American Honda Motor Company in Raymond, Ohio. As a Strategic Leader of technical judgement on supplier new model part tooling, you will provide high-level technical expertise to ensure tooling construction development meets tooling specifications and new model cost targets.

Job Purpose: You will utilize engineering knowledge and background to assess supplier candidates, select and evaluate Global and North American supplier tooling investment proposals on future Honda new models. You will monitor progress and performance against new model projects, resolve supplier tooling investment problems, and coordinate with other areas in the organisation to secure specialised resources and contributions for new model start-up readiness.

Key Accountabilities:

• Lead and execute strategic direction to determine most efficient process and tool construction for supplier tooling configuration (weld jigs, stamping dies) for all New Model Development
• Create cost estimates for tooling and jigs
• Lead strategic investment reduction projects and develop revisions to existing cost calculation tables
• Lead supplier's process design and tool/jig construction methods, creating cost estimates for tooling and jigs
• Develop and recommend opportunities to reduce cost relating to tooling
• Lead Technical Evaluation meetings between supplier and design
• Determine and evaluate impact of design changes to exclusive investment during new model development
• Provide technical support throughout tool trials and crisis activity at suppliers, as needed
• Lead and report department new model tooling status to ensure readiness for Mass Production start-up and/or supplier characteristic change points
• Mentor associates with the team on technical know-how and fostering development

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent relevant experience required
• 8+ years' experience
• Ability to evaluate tooling cost and negotiate based on logic, Catia and Microsoft proficient, manage supplier relationships, work in teams to build consensus, solve problems
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal

Total Rewards:

• Competitive Base Salary ($99,100.00 - $148,600.00)
• 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