Overview

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a HondaHonda 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 Cost Innovation (CI) project lead is responsible for Cost Reduction(CR) activities for SxS/ATV/PE/L&G products. Implement various CR activities in collaboration with purchasing, production, and GO, and work with the new model development team to achieve business cost targets. Furthermore, as a leader, support organizational management and maximize results. Key Accountabilities Leads cost innovation activities described below and support organizational management as a leader. Planning, Execution, Tracking of CI initiatives through implementation. New Model Development: Preliminary Cost PlanningBased on the current model costs, proceed with cost planning that includes increasing the added value costs of the new model and defining the CR target.Centralized management of CR ideas in a databaseUtilize Honda's global CR database to manage CR ideas at AH and advance their application to new models.Promoting CR in mass production design changesBy integrating readily applicable CR ideas with DEB and applying them to mass production, costs can be reduced.Optimizing manufacturing processes in collaboration with suppliersUnderstand the supplier's manufacturing process and optimize the manufacturing process by modifying drawings to make them easier to produce.Improvement of in-house manufacturing processesUnderstand the manufacturing process for in-house parts and optimize the design drawings.Development of new suppliersCollaborate on purchasing and develop new suppliers.Formulation of a parts strategyDevelop procurement strategies and component strategies that incorporate specification evolution. Roadmaps, CI opportunities and communication to support decision making Qualifications, Experience, and Skills Minimum Educational Qualifications:Bachelors degree with 8 years of applied work experience.Associates and 10+ years of related work experience may be substituted. Minimum Experience:Should have 3-5 years development experience. Other Job-Specific Skills:Understanding of development procedure.Understanding of SEDB (Sales, Manufacturing, R&D, Purchasing) functions.Competent drawing and layout skills/techniques, include understanding of CAE principles.Competent in creating a plan and schedule.Excellent multi-tasking, prioritizing, and decision-making skills.Ability to positively influence & motivate team members.Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Please Note: Sponsorship for employment visa status for these positions is unavailable. Applicants requiring sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future (e.g., F-1 CPT/OPT, H-1B, TN, etc.) will not be considered. Working Conditions Majority of time is in office environment. Physical: primarily deskwork, frequent keyboarding. Overtime: 10-15 hours overtime per week possible based on project demands and responsibilities. Occasional weekend work.Travel: As required depending on project demand, typically less than 25% What differentiates Honda and makes us an employer of