Development Testing and Validation Engineering, Senior

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. • Haw River, NC

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About The Position

The Senior Development Testing and Validation Engineer sets technical specifications and test methods for new electrified products, ensuring they meet customer requirements and Honda’s quality standards in strength and regulation research. The role develops specifications and confirmation methods for new technologies and components, confirms prototypes and preproduction samples, and ensures compliance with guidelines, standards, and regulations.

The engineer leads small project teams and development activities, coordinates resources and schedules, communicates project status, and drives improvements to Honda’s competitiveness through competitor research and new product ideas. The role also leads market-quality and value-analysis themes, investigates root causes, develops and implements countermeasure specifications as needed, and supports recurrence prevention.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or an equivalent qualification in a related field.
• At least 5 years of engineering experience; experience in Power Products or Powersports is preferred.
• Power product testing experience in strength and regulation.
• Expertise in judging part strength for lawn mowers and riding mowers.
• Expertise with lawn mower regulations and applying them to A-requirement tests.
• Ability to adapt to the development of various CBU platforms.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and management.
• Ability to work with a high level of confidentiality.
• Understanding of Honda testing methodology and A-requirements, including creating A-requirements for strength and regulation.
• Ability to complete A-requirements for a project and understand the submission process for checking and completion.
• Ability to create TOS documents covering assembly methods and factory control points.
• Expertise in judging strength and regulation tests as acceptable or not acceptable.
• Competence in FTA/FMEA failure-mode analysis.
• Competence with data-logging hardware and software such as Hioki, National Instruments, or DiAdem, or similar tools.
• Competence in analytical thinking, problem-solving, judgment, decision-making, and prioritization.
• Competence in strain-gage application and data analysis.
• Competence in material testing using Instron or MTS machines and software.
• Competence in creating test plans and schedules.
• Competence in preparing research and test reports according to Honda standards.
• Competence in understanding Honda product-development flows.
• Competence in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Competence in Catia CAD software for designing test benches and fixtures.
• Competence in fabrication methods for test benches and fixtures, including milling, lathing, welding, waterjet cutting, drilling, and sanding.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to meet physical requirements that include kneeling, standing, squatting, reaching, and bending.
• Applicants must not require employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Engineering experience in Power Products or Powersports.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and guide the development of high-level specifications and confirmation methods for electrified strength and regulation technologies and components.
• Benchmark products and conduct market sensing.
• Confirm prototypes through strength-bench testing and real-world testing.
• Set targets using design assurance and FTA/FMEA methods.
• Ensure guidelines, standards, and regulations are met.
• Confirm customer requirements and Honda quality expectations using prototypes and preproduction samples.
• Collect key data using equipment such as National Instruments, Instron, and Hioki systems.
• Write new A-requirement test methods.
• Lead small project teams to meet development targets and schedules, including SED and TE milestones.
• Coordinate resource needs with the supervisor.
• Communicate project status and participate in or lead project meetings, discussions, and development events.
• Research competitors and develop ideas for product features and technologies that improve Honda’s competitiveness.
• Lead market-quality and value-analysis themes in strength and regulation with minimal supervision.
• Analyze root causes using problem-solving methods, develop and implement countermeasure specifications as needed, and support recurrence prevention when appropriate.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary, with pay based on factors including geographic location and work experience.
• Paid overtime.
• Regional bonus when applicable.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefit plans.
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and shutdown.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability.
• 401(k) plan with company match and additional contribution.
• Relocation assistance if eligible.
• Advancement opportunities and career mobility.
• Education reimbursement for continued learning.
• Training and development programs.
• Tuition assistance and student loan repayment.
• Lifestyle account.
• Childcare reimbursement account.
• Elder care support.
• Wellbeing program.
• Community service and engagement programs.
• Product programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior