Accessory Product Development Engineer
Raymond, OH, US, 43067
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
Manage all aspects in the development of accessory components from plan definition through first article inspection to achieve defined QCD targets. Coordinate with key suppliers and the CBU development team to achieve the desired innovation and integration level of accessory parts.
Key Accountabilities
- Support Planning in establishing an Accessory Line Up to drive unit sales & maximize profit. Provide basic ideas to support strategic plans to identify new accessories and roll out timing across models
- Collaborate with suppliers to ensure accessory designs meet predetermined cost targets
- Coordinate with the development team to meet accessory integration and implementation targets to achieve integrated appearance and installation ease
- Create and manage schedule of individual & supplier work to ensure deadlines are met. Consistently communicate project status and participate or lead project meetings, discussions, and development events.
- Collaborate with suppliers to ensure accessory parts meet design intent, vehicle fitment, packaging requirements and part quality. Collaborate with technical leadership to ensure accessory test criteria is met.
- Ensure installation instructions are completed on time for product release.
- Generate high level ideas for shortcomings in existing processes, systems and procedures. Contribute to building strategies to evolve process and part technologies.
Qualifications, Experience, and Skills
- Minimum Educational Qualifications
- Bachelors Engineering Degree in related field or related equivalent experience.
- Minimum Experience
- 5+ years engineering experience preferably in Powersports or Automotive field
- Other Job-Specific Skills
- Strong leadership, coaching and mentoring skills
- Ability to interact/communicate effectively with staff/management
- Must be able to operate with high level of confidentiality
- Competent in 3D Modeling, drawings, and technical data
- Competent analytical, problem solving, judgement, decision-making and prioritization skills
- Competent in creating a plan and schedule
- Competent in understand product development schedules
- Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel and Power Point)
Workstyle
- Hybrid workstyle 60% in office / 40% remote or as management defines
- Travel: Average 1- 2 times per month to suppliers and/or test locations depending on project demands
- Physical: Combination of desk work for keyboarding and phone conferences and mechanical work for accessory installation and/or parts inspection
- Hazards: May be exposed to hazardous chemicals & equipment, including off road riding/driving
- Overtime: Overtime expected based on project demands/responsibilities
- Maintains professional conduct and follows all departmental, safety DEPARTMENT, and COMPANY policies, Procedures, AND rules.
What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?
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
- 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: Cincinnati
Nearest Secondary Market: Dublin