Senior Mechanical Product Development Engineer-Accessories

American Honda Motor Co., Inc.; Ohio; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Rx benefits

401K with company match

Relocation assistance (if eligible)

Job summary

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. seeks an experienced engineer to manage the development of accessory components from plan through first article inspection, achieving defined Quality, Cost, and Delivery targets.

You will coordinate with key suppliers and the CBU development team to achieve innovation and integration while planning schedules and ensuring installation instructions and testing criteria are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5+ years of engineering experience, preferably in the powersports or automotive industry.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling, engineering drawings, and technical data.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision‑making, and prioritization skills.
• Experience creating project plans and schedules.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Support Planning in establishing an accessory line-up to drive unit sales and maximize profit.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure accessory designs meet predetermined cost targets.
• Coordinate with the development team to meet accessory integration and implementation targets, achieving an integrated appearance and ease of installation.
• Create and manage schedules for internal and supplier work to ensure project deadlines are met.
• Communicate project status consistently and participate in or lead project meetings, discussions, and development events.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure accessory parts meet design intent, vehicle fitment, packaging requirements, and quality standards.
• Partner with technical leadership to ensure accessory testing criteria are met.
• Ensure installation instructions are completed on time for product release.
• Generate ideas to improve existing processes, systems, and procedures.
• Contribute to strategies that advance development processes and accessory technologies.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Mentoring

Communication

Confidentiality

3D modeling

Engineering drawings

Technical data

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Decision making

Prioritization

Project planning

Scheduling

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. seeks an experienced engineer to manage the development of accessory components from plan through first article inspection, achieving defined Quality, Cost, and Delivery targets.

You will coordinate with key suppliers and the CBU development team to achieve innovation and integration while planning schedules and ensuring installation instructions and testing criteria are met.