Accessory Product Development Engineer Position Available In Hinds, Mississippi

Job Description:

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one.

• Weare looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence,and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At ourcore is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developingsolutions to drive our business with record success.
• We strive tobe a company that serves as a source of “power” that supportspeople around the world who are trying to do things based on theirown initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. Tothis end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom ofmobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approachto achieve a “zero environmental footprint.”
• We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds,experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethicto join our team.
• If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to joinour team to Bring the Future!
• Job PurposeManage all aspects in thedevelopment of accessory components from plan definition throughfirst article inspection to achieve defined QCD targets
• Coordinate with key suppliers and the CBU development team toachieve the desired innovation and integration level of accessoryparts.
• Key Accountabilities Support Planning in establishing an Accessory Line Up to driveunit sales & maximize profit.
• Provide basic ideas to supportstrategic plans to identify new accessories and roll out timingacross models Collaborate with suppliers to ensure accessory designs meetpredetermined cost targets Coordinate with the development team to meet accessoryintegration and implementation targets to achieve integratedappearance and installation ease Create and manage schedule of individual & supplier work toensure deadlines are met.

Consistently communicate project statusand participate or lead project meetings, discussions, anddevelopment events.

• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure accessory parts meetdesign intent, vehicle fitment, packaging requirements and partquality.

Collaborate with technical leadership to ensure accessorytest criteria is met. Ensure installation instructions are completed on time forproduct release. Generate high level ideas for shortcomings in existingprocesses, systems and procedures. Contribute to buildingstrategies to evolve process and part technologies.

Qualifications,Experience, and Skills Minimum Educational Qualifications Bachelors Engineering Degree in related field or relatedequivalent experience. Minimum Experience 5+ years engineering experience preferably in Powersports orAutomotive field

• Other Job-Specific Skills Strong leadership, coaching and mentoring skills Ability to interact/communicate effectively withstaff/management Must be able to operate with high level of confidentiality Competent in 3D Modeling, drawings, and technical data Competent analytical, problem solving, judgement,decision-making and prioritization skills Competent in creating a plan and schedule Competent in understand product development schedules Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel and Power Point)Workstyle Hybrid workstyle 60% in office / 40% remote or as managementdefines

Travel:

Average 1

• 2 times per month to suppliers and/or testlocations depending on project demands

Physical:

Combination of desk work for keyboarding and phoneconferences and mechanical work for accessory installation and/orparts inspection

Hazards:

May be exposed to hazardous chemicals & equipment,including off road riding/driving

Overtime:

• Overtime expected based on projectdemands/responsibilities Maintains professional conduct and follows all departmental,safety DEPARTMENT, and COMPANY policies, Procedures, AND rules
• What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice

• Total Rewards:

  Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variablesthat include, but not limited to geographic location, workexperience, 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
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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 employerand considers qualified applicants for employment without regard torace, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexualorientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability,veteran status, or any other protected factor.