Model Senior Project Engineer

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Serve as new model project leader for North American Paint plant departments. Manage standard new model flow and activities to achieve project targets and improve manufacturing characteristics. At this grade level, you will lead new model development for one or more minor model changes and occasional full model changes with guidance from leadership.

• Confirm designs by coordinating with Paint department members and Production Engineering (PEBU) team per project direction. Prepare department status summary and new model impact, and present to leadership in new model evaluations.
• Collaborate with Design/Engineering/Business teams to ensure past model reflections and factory characteristics are reflected in the design and manufacturing process development. Negotiate product specification changes with design & engineering teams and submit change requests as necessary.
• Understand plant processes, constraints, and capabilities for paint department and feed into new model development.
• In coordination with project stakeholders, develop project targets, incorporating factory characteristics and business plan targets to ensure department key performance indicator achievement.
• Develop specified action plan (SAP), ensure completion of project tasks, and adjust as needed for project changes. Ensure all deliverables are completed according to cost, quality, and delivery requirements.
• Develop and maintain cross-functional relationships across business units and departments within Honda and with outside suppliers.
• Lead daily meetings and coordination with project stakeholders and leadership.
• Establish, track, and report project budget and manpower status and requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial) or equivalent relevant experience.
• 2+ years combined experience in new model development or manufacturing (Paint preferred).
• Strong Microsoft Office proficiency, Paint knowledge, accounting principles, project management, interpersonal skills, CATIA or CAD viewing capability.

• Work 100% on-site (with flexibility).
• 10%-20% travel (international possible), 5 to 10 hours of OT per week typical with more as necessary based on business needs.
• Primarily office environment, with requirement to be onsite at Honda production facilities or suppliers as needed to understand equipment and plant perspectives.

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.