Development MGR/ Principal Engineer I

Honda Racing Corporation USA • Santa Clarita, CA

20h

About The Position

Leads development activities for assigned group and projects for Honda Racing Corporation. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experience, with emphasis on internal combustion engines and/or electrified powertrains. Relevant coursework includes thermodynamics and fluid dynamics.
• Minimum of 9 years of experience in powertrain development and testing, including product planning, validation, and test cycle development.
• Strong engineering fundamentals in control systems, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, statics and dynamics, and internal combustion engine principles.
• Proven ability to clearly present technical ideas, data, analyses, and conclusions to a broad range of audiences, both verbally and in written form.
• Demonstrated experience authoring technical reports and development documentation.
• Prior project management experience, including use of tools such as Microsoft Project.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in a technical environment.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively under minimal supervision.
• Self-directed, detail-oriented professional capable of managing multiple priorities and performing well under pressure in a culturally diverse environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with powertrain and/or chassis dynamometer testing, data acquisition systems, test instrumentation, and data logging hardware/software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads assigned development projects end-to-end, from concept through completion. Owns planning, coordination, data analysis, reporting, and technical judgment. Collaborates cross-functionally (design, simulation, production, program management), takes ownership of issues and hardware failures, and drives root cause analysis and countermeasures to meet targets and timing.
• Owns technical decision-making within a defined area of expertise. Sets and maintains technical direction to meet or exceed project targets, and guides engineers on problem investigation and performance development.
• Provides clear, regular communication on project and testing status. Presents results and plans at each development stage, authors technical reports and summaries, develops manuals and procedures, and maintains project databases.
• Leads a focused subgroup within the development organization. Manages workload and task assignments, supports performance planning and training, and ensures group objectives are achieved.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees