New Model Principal Project Engineer at American Honda Motor Co Inc

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!

About this Position: 

The Supply Chain Management Operations Department is responsible for the oversight, standardization and technical leadership of the internal material handling operations at the Honda automobile powertrain and final assembly sites across North America. Specifically, the local MS NM Project Lead position is responsible for leading studies and projects tied to New Model development from a Material Service perspective. The position will use information provided by the new model department and work with the Process Engineering Group to provide an impact summary using standard reporting tools. This position is the main point of contact for all new model related inquiries for Material Service from other Honda departments.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead/support new model projects to ensure success of new model launches. Support MS peg group members in studies as needed. Support for new model warehouse functions as required.
•  Lead new model project team of 3PL’s, Process Engineering, Packaging, and other support members.
• Maintain and control SAP/schedule of MS related activity in order to meet deadlines.
• Develops and maintains new model budget. Share status updates to appropriate members based on evaluation schedule.
• Evaluates study results by reviewing AutoCad layouts, process engineering designs, and MOST studies. Complete or assist studies as required.

Minimum Experience:
Minimum 8+ years of experience in project leadership / MS Process related roles or other department New Model Project leadership.

Required Education:
Industrial Engineering Degree or other relevant work experience / degree

Other Job-Specific Skills:
Create, present required speed flow documents (evaluations) •Support ms packaging rep in all nm pkg development/approval • Develop new model and business team budget • Manage new model event activity at the warehouse and the plant • Communicate any change points to impacted teams/associates • Track and report change point impacts to department and plant • Create and maintain department sap for new model activity • Attend all new model meetings for p-zone and b-zone • Support department and clc training • Track and report any mp start-up issues • Track countermeasure status on issues identified • Study and summarize future model, technology and sub-assy impacts (sqcd) as requested

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.