Differential New Model Project Lead

American Honda Motor Co., Inc.•Timmonsville, SC

About The Position

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

Associate’s degree in an Engineering or Technical Field (Bachelors Preferred) or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
Strong communication skills: Verbal and Written
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Demonstrated experience assembling project schedules and Gantt charts.
Demonstrated ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
Must have the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able and willing to work flexible hours and weekends.
Must be available for occasional travel (Domestic and International).
Occasional overtime may be required without advance notice.
Presentations to management as required.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain schedules on parallel projects to launch new and updated powersports products to production in a manner that prevents negative impact.
Develop and maintain department new model specified action plans.
Review and track design changes impacting assembly.
Determine change point impact to department and set reaction plan.
Lead design and procurement of tools/fixtures required for new model implementation.
Program Equipment for new and existing model’s.
Confirm BOM accuracy.
Create department budget for new model projects.
Create and maintain master parts list/parts illustration.
Create and maintain drawings for out-source of assemblies.
Prepare and give presentations on project status as needed to upper management.