New Model Technical Expert - 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 New Model Technical Expert will ead NM technical judgment activity and independently manage supplier part & process assessment to support New Model project timing. The TE will provide technical leadership and high-level expertise to ensure part & process development can meet mass production quality requirements and demand. 

Responsibilities include:

• Confirm supplier product/process technical details.  Provide technical leadership for supplier process development, process layout & flow, tooling/equipment, manufacturing quality standards (MQS), and/or Countermeasure Request Forms (CRF).
• Lead Technical Evaluation meetings across all NMD areas
• Provide technical support throughout tool trials and crisis activity, as needed
• Work with supplier to ensure resolution of any part & process concerns
• Review initial part conformance through dimensional analysis any additional requirements
• Mentor and support team of associates for the department and oversee technical confirmations & judgments

Minimum Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or 10 years equivalent relevant experience required

Average Experience:

• 6 – 8 Year’s of experience, depending on education

Other job-specific skills:              

• Technical Analysis
• North American Theme Leadership
• CATIA
• Proficient in Microsoft
• Strong Program Management and Leadership Experience

Additional Position Factors:

• Office base + remote work with travel required. 1-3 days/week often overnight / International - weekly duration (increasing during critical development periods)
• Potential for last minute travel (Crisis support)
• Possible shift time adjustment to support needed activity
• Production support as needed

What differentiates Honda and makes 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.)
•    Regional Bonus (when applicable)
•    Manager Lease Car Program (No Cost - Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included)
•    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:
•    Lifestyle Account
•    Childcare Reimbursement Account
•    Elder Care Support
•    Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
•    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.