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American Honda Motor Co.

Design Research Principal Engineer Prototype & Validation Tools Manager

American Honda Motor Co., Raymond, Ohio, United States, 43067


Location

Raymond, Ohio

Job Purpose

Supervising leader of a small team of engineers, makers, and craftsmen dedicated to the research and development of Honda's future products. This Group Lead is responsible for daily influential leadership of team members to ensure the engagement, development, and on-time delivery of the team members is in alignment with unit / department goals. In addition, this associate will hold a Group Leader assignment to coordinate the prototyping of future product experience teams to achieve functional output of a project towards organizational goals. The Group Lead will support Business Units across the organization creating and implementing fast and efficient prototyping & validation/verification tools to facilitate confident and speedy decision making with the end goal of market leading, compelling products.

Key Accountabilities

Develop, monitor, and execute Group plans, including setting short/mid-term assignments, ensuring targets are met, and group business management, including payroll verification and approvals (FTO, PTO, etc.), monthly workload, budget analysis, and related company KPIs/goalsTrack & maintain schedule for modeling support eventsUtilizes a high level of technical expertise within area of leadership for both prototyping, model building, and validation methodologies to pivot ADC's product creation & validation process to lead Honda MotorTrack work request status and allocate resources appropriatelyControl budget & forecast for manpower and operationsMaintain manpower allocation and planning to prevent drop off in deliverablesActs as a mentor for associate development. Assesses competencies and tracks associate development plans. Creates assignments to strengthen the team (addressing skill gaps) while not compromising project completion or quality.Develop individual talent through regular one-on-one engagement meetings, reviews, performance feedback (PMP) and career developmentWork directly with Management to set the vision for the function and lay out the roadmap for how to achieve it and continue beyond

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience8+ years of prototyping for validation/verification experienceLeading a small group of experts with little process definition

Workstyle

Must be able to lift 50lbs5% travelWorking in open lab space with multiple activities ongoing at once10% OT is typical. More is required at times.

Benefits and Total Rewards

What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards:

Competitive base salaryOvertime compensationAnnual BonusAssociate lease car program with a costIndustry leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision)Paid time off, including vacation, paid holidays, sick time, personal days401K Plan with company match + additional contributionRelocation assistance (if eligible)

Career Growth:

Advancement opportunitiesCareer mobilityEducation reimbursement for continued learningTraining and Development programs

Additional Offerings:

Wellbeing programCommunity service and engagement programsProduct programsFree 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.