Design Project Leader

Job Description

Legal Entity :  American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

Business Unit :  Power Equipment

Division :  PSP Development

Work Location : Auto Development Center

Shift :  1st

Workstyle :   Onsite

Career Level :   5

Job Grade :  Exempt-4

Job Purpose

Design Project Leader-I MMC leads a cross functional design team for New Model change projects to define the detailed plan to execute ATV / SxS development while achieving quality, cost and delivery (QCD) targets.  Projects are medium to large minor model changes (S / N to CF Flow).

Key Accountabilities

• Collaborate with LPL to set a development execution plan for design team that achieves quality, cost and delivery.  Breakdown clear targets, work packages and schedules for the project team to achieve the project milestones thru the project lifecycle from concept to production launch.
• Collaborate with the project team (including Japan Engine Development) and suppliers to define vehicle performance and design specifications that achieves the overall vehicle concept including sales, manufacturing and purchasing viewpoints.
• Manage complete vehicle spec cost to achieve model specific sales and profit targets.  Collaborate with cost planning, purchasing and cost PL to support cost evaluations.  Manage complete vehicle spec weight to achieve model specific performance targets.
• Lead cross functional design team for 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 project management, management and technical leadership to ensure project teams readiness for major milestones such as drawing issues, build events and technical evaluations.  Monitor project risks and elevate concerns to project stakeholders.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.

7+ years of related work experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.

Prior Project PL Experience

Demonstrated experience & knowledge of Powersports Product Development

Ability to understand CAD layout, drawings, and technical data.

Strong leadership, negotiation, diplomacy and conflict resolution skills

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)

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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.