Lead Cost Optimization Project Manager - Manufacturing

American Honda Motor Co., Inc.; Raymond (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. seeks a Cost Innovation Project Lead to drive strategic cost optimization across our manufacturing and product operations.

You will lead cross-functional initiatives that analyze cost structures, identify savings opportunities, and deliver measurable financial impact while protecting quality and safety. In this role, you’ll partner with engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and finance to develop business cases, model ROI, and guide the implementation of cost

Qualifications

• Experience leading cost optimization projects across manufacturing or product operations.
• Ability to build business cases and model ROI for cost-saving initiatives.
• Proven cross-functional collaboration with engineering, supply chain, and finance.
• Strong analytical skills and structured problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic cost optimization across manufacturing and product operations.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to analyze cost structures and identify savings.
• Develop business cases and ROI models to justify cost innovations.
• Guide implementation of cost innovations while protecting quality and safety.

Skills

Cost optimization

ROI modeling

Cross-functional collaboration

Cost analysis

Job description

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. seeks a Cost Innovation Project Lead to drive strategic cost optimization across our manufacturing and product operations. In this role, you will lead cross-functional initiatives that analyze cost structures, identify savings opportunities, and deliver measurable financial impact while protecting quality and safety. Partnering with engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and finance, you will develop business cases, model ROI, and guide implementation of cost innovations. You’ll thrive in Honda’s innovation-driven, continuous-improvement culture, influencing advanced automotive and mobility solutions and supporting long-term sustainability and competitiveness.