Senior Technical Project Engineer - ADAS

American Honda Motor Company, Inc.; Raymond (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401K with company match

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Honda is seeking a Sr Technical Project Engineer to drive the successful launch of multiple vehicle projects across development stages. You will implement streamlined processes and best practices to empower engineers in ADAS technology development and integrate innovative solutions with Honda's global safety strategies.

The role requires a strong PM background, collaboration across internal teams and suppliers, and the ability to manage schedules, dashboards, and documentation for audit

Qualifications

• Bachelors level degree in Engineering (Automotive / Mechanical / Mechatronics / Electrical / Electronics) or related STEM field.
• At least 5 years in automotive industry, preferably in project management.
• Technical understanding of automotive development milestones & software development lifecycle.
• Technical knowledge of vehicle control systems, preferably related to ADAS.
• Excellent communication skills and experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Strong presentation and negotiation skills.
• Highly proficient with MS Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• PM software such as IBM RTC Jazz and/or Jira with understanding of PM methodology.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain performance development schedules and align vehicle evaluation timing, software/hardware delivery, test readiness and milestones.
• Lead recurring project reviews to track maturation, issues, actions, test results and readiness for milestones.
• Develop reporting methods and KPIs; provide project health summaries to management.
• Provide training on program management tools; enhance dashboards for visibility.
• Lead process improvements in technical documentation, reporting and results storage.
• Set up and improve project tracking spaces, dashboards and repositories for transparency and audit readiness.
• Monitor compliance to Dept Quality Standard for evaluations.
• Perform other project leadership assignments as required.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Presentation skills

MS Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

IBM RTC Jazz

Jira

Job description

What Makes a Honda, Is Who Makes a Honda

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!

Job Purpose

• The Sr Technical Project Engineer plays a pivotal role in facilitating the successful launch of multiple vehicle projects at various stages of the development cycle within the department.
• Tasked with implementing streamlined processes and industry best practices, the role focuses on empowering Honda engineers to excel in the development of Advanced Driver-Assistance System (ADAS) technologies.
• This involves aligning their efforts with Honda's overarching global safety and ADAS strategies, ensuring the seamless integration of innovative solutions into our vehicles.

Key Accountabilities

• Support department teams with creating and maintaining performance development schedules. Ensure alignment of vehicle evaluation timing, software and hardware delivery, test readiness and milestone requirements across internal groups, suppliers and global development counterparts.
• Lead recurring project reviews to track maturation, open issues, action items, test results and readiness for technical evaluation or quality milestone events.
• Develop efficient reporting methods and project KPIs; provide project health summary report to management and technical leadership.
• Provide training and on-going support to department users on program management software and tools. Implement and enhance dashboards to improve project management efficiency / task visibility for team members.
• Lead identification and execution of process efficiency / quality improvements in technical document creation, reporting, presenting and storing of results.
• Set-up, maintain and continuously improve project tracking spaces, dashboards and documentation repositories to support development transparency and audit readiness.
• Monitor and confirm compliance to Dept Quality Standard for technical / quality evaluations.
• Other project leadership assignments as required.

Qualifications, Experience, And Skills

• Education:
  • Must have a Bachelors level degree in Engineering (Automotive / Mechanical / Mechatronics / Electrical / Electronics) or a related STEM field of study
• Minimum work experience and other key qualifying skills:
  • At least 5 years in automotive industry, preferably in project management
  • Technical understanding of automotive development milestones & software development lifecycle
  • Technical knowledge of vehicle control systems, preferably related to vehicle dynamics and ADAS
  • Excellent communication skills and experience leading cross-functional teams
  • Strong presentation and negotiation skills
  • Highly proficient with MS Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
  • Project Management System software (i.e., IBM RTC Jazz and/or Jira), alongside an in-depth understanding of project management methodology and tools
  • Strong organization skills and ability to support multiple projects simultaneously.

Workstyle

• This is an onsite job. One remote workday per week may be possible with prior departmental approval

What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards

• 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)

Career Growth

• Advancement Opportunities
• Career Mobility
• Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning
• Training and Development programs

Additional Offerings

• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
• Lifestyle Account
• Childcare Reimbursement Account
• Elder Care Support
• Wellbeing Program
• Community Service and Engagement Programs
• Product Programs

Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.