Sr. Engineer II

Sr Engineer - Product Development

Location: Torrance, CA

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!

About this Position:

This position ensures customer, technician, dealership, and business perspectives are included in new model development and projects. Working primarily at the early stages of development, the Sr. Engineer II negotiates with other Honda business units and divisions, ADC & 4MOC function teams, and suppliers to ensure stakeholder perspectives are reflected to the specification based on data analysis, market trends, and business objectives. The Sr. Engineer II is a forward-thinking subject matter expert who is responsible for transparency, collaboration (within team and across organization), and reporting.

Responsibilities include:

• Develops and maintains an SME level understanding of functional area. Analyses data obtained from internal sources (i.e., warranty & non-warranty failure data), primary research (i.e., benchmarking, clinics, surveys), and other sources (i.e., syndicated and other external data) to draw insights on functional performance and opportunities in the market.
• Works with stakeholders and counterparts across Honda to create and negotiate new requirements and proactively identify and resolve issues to prevent market occurrences in and beyond their functional area(s).
• Leads intra- and inter-departmental projects. Manages multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring targets and objects are tracked and met with transparency and visibility.

Who we are seeking:

We are looking for qualified people and diverse background and experiences, open minds, and a disciplined work ethic, to bring the future to Honda.

Required Work Experience:

• 10 years automotive repair or equivalent experience
• Experience leading project teams

Required Education:

• BS in engineering areas, business, or equivalent work experience

Desired skills:

• Thorough understanding of automotive systems, design and operation, diagnosis and repair
• Proficient with use of shop tools and equipment, reading and interpret engineering drawings and use of measuring equipment
• Proficient with business applications including Powerpoint, Excel, and Word
• Excellent written and oral communication, story development and presentation
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Knowledge and expertise in quality evaluations (static and dynamic)
• Knowledge of Honda/Acura dealer operations (direct or indirect)
• Knowledge of advance automobile systems
• Knowledge of ACS, Field and Dealer Operations
• Advanced project management skills
• Strong collaboration, communication, influencing and negotiation skills

At Honda, you will play a key role in our journey to become a company that society wants to exist now, and in the future. Your endless curiosity will drive innovation and your courageous spirit will challenge the status quo. We believe having a workforce made up of diverse thinkers and innovators makes us a better Honda. Respect for each other and respect for diversity each and every day drives our associates to contribute at the highest level and work effectively in a team environment. We make the dream of mobility a reality with our innovative and high-quality products. Together, we Bring the Future to our customers, associates, and communities. We are Honda!

What differentiates Honda and makes us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards:

• Competitive Base Salary: $89,100 to $133,600

Pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, education, etc.

• Annual Bonus
• Manager Lease Car Program (No Cost - Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included)
• Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid time off, including vacation, paid holidays, sick time, and personal days
• 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution

Career Growth:

• Advancement opportunities
• Career mobility
• Education reimbursement for continued learning
• Training and Development programs

Additional Offerings:

• Wellbeing program
• Community service and engagement programs
• Product programs
• Free drinks onsite

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.