Product Testing Engineer - Power Sports (Multiple Career Levels)

American Honda Motor Co., Inc.•Raymond, OH

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! This posting represents multiple levels but only one position. Candidates will be considered for position based on their experience, education and qualifications. Pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to work experience, education, etc. Job Purpose Product Testing Engineer is responsible for executing development projects to generate functioning prototypes that will eventually become production ATV/SxS vehicles, researching and applying new technologies to support business targets and maintaining global vehicle product quality.

Requirements

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering
Capable data acquisition and laboratory skills/techniques
Capable analytical, problem solving, judgement, decision-making and prioritization
Capable data acquisition and laboratory skills
Capable understanding of development project cycles, milestones
Capable in FTA, FMEA
Competent in written and oral communication
Competent analytical, problem solving, judgement, decision-making and prioritization
Competent in creating a plan and schedule
Competent time management skills
Must be able to possess a high level of confidentiality
Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of principles, practices required to complete difficult technical problems and projects
Strong leadership and interpersonal communication skills, including written and oral

Nice To Haves

Experience with data acquisition is strongly desirable
Hands-on experience maintaining, repairing vehicles is strongly desirable
Experience riding Power Sports products (motorcycles, ATV, SxS) is strongly desirable
Experience preferably in Power Sports industry

Responsibilities

Develop basic component and system layouts for ATV/SxS prototype vehicles that achieve concept targets, function requirements, and manufacturing requisites with minimal supervision. Communicate specification requirements and manufacturing control points via prototype, production drawings and prepare test summaries.
Set basic performance targets to satisfy vehicle concept and competitiveness. Perform validations of specification targets, requirements, components, and complete vehicles through application of engineering principles, simulations, and physical testing with minimal supervision. Maintain accurate technical, development, and administrative documentation as required.
Create and manage schedule of individual work to ensure deadlines are met, communicate resource needs with supervisor, and effectively utilize contractor resources with minimal supervision. Consistently communicate project status real time and participate in project meetings, discussions, and development events.
Generate basic ideas that contribute to the evolution of new technologies. Support maturation of ideas to prepare for development applications with minimal supervision.
Support market quality themes. Utilize problem-solving methods to investigate root causes. Advance and implement countermeasure specs as necessary.

Benefits

Competitive Base Salary (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
Relocation assistance (if eligible)
Advancement Opportunities
Career Mobility
Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning
Training and Development programs
Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
Lifestyle Account
Childcare Reimbursement Account
Elder Care Support
Wellbeing Program
Community Service and Engagement Programs
Product Programs