Technical Project Manager

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 that 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!

Job Purpose

In this role you will be responsible for analyzing design and layout to confirm concerns/problems during
the Prototype phase of New Model projects. You will provide technical engineering expertise to ensure the
quality of the prototype vehicle and work with design and test associates to solve problems and develop
countermeasures.

Key Accountabilities

Paint Prototype Development
• Surface and shape prototype body parts and vehicles to match design specifications.
• Mix paint to match factory or custom color specifications or existing color matching.
• Apply sealer, powder coating or A-rank level paint to match design specification.
• Collaborate with design and test associates to achieve the goals of each project.
New Model Troubleshooting & Problem Solving
• View Catia design data and part quality to identify and solve potential problems.
• Reference design specification applications and Honda Engineering Standards.
• Work with design and test associates to solve problems and propose design changes.
• Utilize prototype expertise to design tools or parts to improve performance/accuracy.
New Model Team Member
• Interact with other departments to plan prototype projects and resources.
• Support process manual development and document issues during prototype builds.
• Support team member training to build high quality prototype vehicles efficiently.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

Minimum Educational Qualifications
▪ Bachelor’s of science in a relevant field or equivalent relevant experience
Minimum Experience ▪ 0-2 years related work experience
Other Job-Specific
Skills
▪ High attention to detail
▪ Good communication skills
▪ Problem solving skills
▪ Knowledge of vehicle body construction and sheet metal fabrication
▪ Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
▪ Basic CATIA V5 operation
▪ Basic electrical and mechanical skills
▪ Proficient with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook)

Working Conditions

▪40% office environment
▪ 50% lab environment
▪ 10% meeting attendance

What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards:

• Competitive Base Wages (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, 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

Career Growth:

• Advancement Opportunities
• Career Mobility
• Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning
• Training and Development Programs 

Additional Offerings:

• Lifestyle Account
• Childcare Reimbursement Account
• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
• Elder Care Support
• Wellbeing Program
• Community Service and Engagement Programs
• Product Programs

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.