New Model Engineering Project Leader (EPL I)

Job Description - New Model Engineering Project Leader (EPL I) (AHM0006OL)

New Model Engineering Project Leader (EPL I) (

Job Number:

AHM0006OL )

American Honda Motor Co

Location: South Carolina

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 which 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 Engineering Project Leader I coordinates the manufacturing activities of ATV/SxS new model development projects of small to medium size (S – CS Flows) unsupported and DF flows with New Model Team Head (Dev-Ex) support, while achieving quality, cost, and delivery (QCD) targets.

Responsibilities include:

• C reate consensus with Company, Plant, Division and Department Management on direction for New Model Projects.
• Develop and promote new model event schedules and expectations
• Establish Project A00’s for assigned projects that align with company.
• Lead manufacturing new model project 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 development execution, manufacturing, and sales to ensure manufacturing new model project teams’ readiness for major milestones such as project evaluations, build events and initial mass production launch. Monitor project risks and elevate concerns to project stakeholders.

Required Work Experience:

• Should have 3 years project management experience.
• Experience in PSP manufacturing, quality and / or purchasing functions.

Required Education:

• Associate degree or equivalate in related field.
• High School Diploma and 5+ years of related work experience may be substituted.

Desired skills:

• Knowledge of MS Office Suite
• Strong Oral and Written Communication Skills.
• Strong Customer Service Skills
• Understanding of E-side New Model Roles and Responsibilities
• Understanding of SEDB (Sales, Manufacturing, R&D, Purchasing) functions
• Understanding of New Model development characteristics (timelines, schedules, etc.)
• Excellent multi-tasking, prioritizing, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to positively influence & motivate team members.

Additional Position Factors :

• Workstyle: Hybrid
• Travel: 10%

At Honda, you will play a key role in our journey to become a company that society wants to exist now, and in the future. Your endless curiosity will drive innovation and your courageous spirit will challenge the status quo. We believe having a workforce made up of diverse thinkers and innovators makes us a better Honda. Respect for each other and respect for diversity each and every day drives our associates to contribute at the highest level and work effectively in a team environment. We make the dream of mobility a reality with our innovative and high-quality products. Together, we Bring the Future to our customers, associates, and communities. We are Honda!

What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards:

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• Annual Bonus
• Overtime Pay
• Manager Lease Car Program (No Cost - Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included)
• Industry leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
• Paid time off, including vacation, paid holidays, sick time, personal days
• 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
• Relocation assistance (if eligible)
• Education reimbursement for continued learning
• Training and Development programs

Additional Offerings:

• 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.