New Model Senior Project Engineer - Paint

We are seeking a qualified New Model Senior Project Engineer - Paint to join our team at American Honda Motor Company. As a new model project leader for North American Paint plant departments, you will manage standard new model flow and activities to achieve project targets and improve manufacturing characteristics.

Job Purpose Serve as new model project leader for North American Paint plant departments. Manage standard new model flow and activities to achieve project targets and improve manufacturing characteristics. At EX2 grade level, you will lead new model development for one or more minor model changes and occasional full model changes with guidance from leadership.

Key Accountabilities

• Confirm designs by coordinating with Paint department members and Production Engineering (PEBU) team per project direction. Prepare department status summary and new model impact, and present to leadership in new model evaluations.
• Collaborate with Design/Engineering/Business teams to ensure past model reflections and factory characteristics are reflected to the design and manufacturing process development. Negotiate product specification changes with design & engineering teams and submit change requests as necessary.
• Understand plant processes, constraints, and capabilities for stamping department and feed into new model development.
• In coordination with project stakeholders, develop project targets, incorporating factory characteristics and business plan targets to ensure department key performance indicator achievement.
• Develop specified action plan (SAP), ensure completion of project tasks, and adjust as needed for project changes. Ensure all deliverables are completed according to cost, quality, and delivery requirements.
• Develop and maintain cross-functional relationships across business units and departments within Honda and with outside suppliers.
• Lead daily meetings and coordination with project stakeholders and leadership.
• Establish, track, and report project budget and manpower status and requirements.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial) or equivalent relevant experience (Paint preferred).
• 2+ Yrs combined experience in new model development or manufacturing (Paint preferred).
• Strong Microsoft Office proficiency, Paint knowledge, accounting principles, project management, interpersonal skills, CATIA or CAD viewing capability.

Working Conditions

• Work 100% on-site (with flexibility).
• 10%-20% travel (international possible), 5 to 10 hours of OT per week typical with more as necessary based on business needs.
• Primarily office environment, with requirement to be onsite at Honda production facilities or suppliers as needed to understand equipment and plant perspectives.

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.