Development Engineer Sr I (100136)

Honda Racing Corporation USA•Santa Clarita, CA

About The Position

Leads development activities for assigned group and or projects. Responsible for the progress of assigned area, reviewing both project targets as well as resource planning and coordination. Directs other development associates both technically as well as functionally. 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!

Requirements

B.S. degree or equivalent work experience in Mechanical Engineering or related field, with an emphasis in internal combustion engines or electrified power trains and associated coursework such as fluid dynamics and thermodynamics.
Minimum 5-7 years experience with development and testing of powertrains including product planning, validation, and test cycle development.
Engineering discipline knowledge including control systems, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, statics and dynamics, and internal combustion engine fundamentals.
Proficient presenting clear ideas, data, conclusions and communicates effectively in a technical environment.
Technical report writing experience.
Previous project management experience using MS Project.
Proven ability to communicate technical information effectively both verbally and in written form to a wide variety of audiences.
Ability to work in team environment under minimal supervision.
Detailed oriented individual who can effectively work well under pressure in a culturally diverse environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with powertrain or chassis dynamometer testing, data logging hardware and software, and test instrumentation a plus

Responsibilities

Responsible for leading assigned development projects through all steps from concept to completion. Involves planning, report writing, coordination, data analysis, and making sound judgments and conclusions.
Collaborates with design, simulation, production and program management on project direction, timing, and technical requirement.
Ownership for problems and hardware failures within assigned project. Investigating and following route cause analysis methods to create countermeasures that meet project targets and timing.
Execute development testing and decision-making process to achieve test objectives while minimizing the potential for test hardware failure or damage to test equipment.
Develop problem resolutions during test and document the trouble shooting efforts.
Create clear and concise test reports within the required timelines defined by the department and project team.
Communicate results and conclusions to piers for review and open collaboration.
Review and include relevant results from prior tests and simulation to develop the next steps and conclusions.
Provide regular communication on project and testing status.
Present project results and planning at each stage of the development process in a format that is clear.
Write technical reports of development testing and summaries of development projects.
Develop detailed department manuals and procedures.
Update and maintain database for assigned development projects.
Responsible for leading a subgroup within the larger development group in a focussed area.
Manage workload and individual associate tasking to ensure Development group goals are met.
Contribute to associate performance plans and training.