Description
We are seeking a Cost Planning Senior Principal Engineer - Automotive to join our team at American Honda Motor Company in Raymond, Ohio. The successful candidate will serve as a senior technical leader within the assigned category, responsible for evaluating cost competitiveness, guiding proposal direction, and aligning stakeholders to deliver business results.
The role involves exercising independent judgment in assessing cost targets and proposals while recommending direction and escalating final decisions as appropriate. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of part design, materials, manufacturing processes, cost drivers, and investment implications within the assigned technical area.
Key accountabilities include:
- Technical Leadership, Direction Setting, and Team Guidance: Leading category cost optimization discussions, driving alignment among design, cost, purchasing, and related stakeholders.
- Expertise and Strategic Cost Evaluation: Evaluating designs for cost, investment, manufacturability, and customer perception of value.
- Verification, Judgment, and Recommendation Authority: Evaluating the reasonableness of cost targets, assumptions, and proposals.
- Correlation, Reporting, and Stakeholder Alignment: Collaborating with Design, Purchasing, suppliers, and other related stakeholders.
The position requires a Bachelor's level degree in a STEM field of study, preferably Mechanical/Electrical/Automotive/Mechatronics, and at least 15 years of relevant industry experience in product development, cost planning, and technical/team leadership.
In terms of benefits, we offer:
- Competitive Base Salary
- Regional Bonus (when applicable)
- Manager Lease Car Program
- 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)
- Lifestyle Account
- Childcare Reimbursement Account
- Elder Care Support
- Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
- Wellbeing Program
- Community Service and Engagement Programs
- Product Programs