New Model Engineering Project Leader
Haw River, NC, US, 27358
What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda
Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.”
We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.
If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!
Job Purpose
The New Model Engineering Project Leader I coordinates the manufacturing activities of ATV/SxS new model development projects of small to medium size (S – CS Flows) unsupported and DF flows with New Model Unit Head support, while achieving quality, cost, and delivery (QCD) targets.
Key Accountabilities
- Create consensus with Company, Plant, Division and Department Management on direction for New Model Projects
- Develop and promote new model event schedules and expectations
- Establish Project A00’s for assigned projects that align with company business plan and project goals
- Lead manufacturing new model project problem solving and countermeasure activity while balancing development QCD. Apply situational leadership principles to navigate diverse viewpoints, unique technical challenges, and business constraints.
- Coordinate with development execution, manufacturing, and sales to ensure manufacturing new model project teams’ readiness for major milestones such as project evaluations, build events and initial mass production launch. Monitor project risks and elevate concerns to project stakeholders.
Qualifications, Experience, and Skills
Minimum Educational Qualifications:
- Associate degree or equivalent in related field
- High School Diploma and 5+ years of related work experience may be substituted.
Minimum Experience:
- Should have 3 years project management experience.
- Experience in PSP manufacturing, quality and / or purchasing functions
Other Job-Specific Skills:
- Understanding of E-side New Model Roles and Responsibilities
- Understanding of SEDB (Sales, Manufacturing, R&D, Purchasing) functions
- Understanding of New Model development characteristics (timelines, schedules, etc.)
- Excellent multi-tasking, prioritizing, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to positively influence & motivate team members.
- Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Microsoft Office Tools (Word, Excel, and Power Point).
Job Dimensions
No. of Direct Reports: 0
No. of Indirect Reports: 0
Financial Dimensions: <100K
Decisions Expected
- New model scheduling decisions based on product, project, and business impact
- Risk management to determine when issues need to be escalated to stakeholders
- Team readiness to proceed to milestones
Working Conditions
Travel: Average of 1~3 times per year, depending on project demands.
Physical: Primarily desk work, frequent keyboarding.
Hazards: n/a
Overtime: Overtime expected based on project demands/responsibilities.
What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?
Total Rewards:
• Competitive Base Wages (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
Career Growth:
• Advancement Opportunities
• Career Mobility
• Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning
• Training and Development Programs
Additional Offerings:
• Lifestyle Account
• Childcare Reimbursement Account
• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
• Elder Care Support
• Wellbeing Program
• Community Service and Engagement Programs
• Product Programs
• Free Drinks Onsite
Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.
Nearest Major Market: Greensboro