Plastic New Model Project Engineer at American Honda Motor Co

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:Lead new model projects to mass production in the plastics department while ensuring all project targets are achieved in each of the SEQCDM categories.Key accountabilities:Project Planning & Coordination: Define SQDCM targets, manage investment/expense items, and lead cross-functional meetings with PEBU and internal teams.Trial & Event Leadership: Coordinate line trials, tool delivery, material schedules, and part quality with forming teams.Develop Injection Molding Process according to Honda standards.Mass Production Readiness: Ensure training, documentation, quality databases, and GPCS systems are in place before launch.Reporting & Communication: Prepare and present “WAR” documents and evaluation event updates to leadership.Hands-On Support: Provide on-site support for data collection, equipment readiness, and issue resolutionQualifications, skills and experienceMinimum educational qualifications:Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar field of study or, equivalent relevant work experience in the industry.Minimum Experience:At least 2 or more years of demonstrable experience in manufacturing, plastics, and/or new model engineering.Here the the team needs someone who has launched new projects and developed injection molding processes. Must have hands-on experience with injection molding and other plastics manufacturing equipment and tooling.Core required technical Skills: Injection Molding experience and troubleshootingSoft Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to manage cross-functional teams and deliver results. Quick learner with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.Proficiency in AutoCAD, CATIA, and Microsoft Office.Workstyle:This is a 100% onsite job. Overtime as required.Office environment – 50% and Manufacturing environment – 45%Primary working hours 6:30am-3:00pm Monday to Friday with occasional off-shift and weekends required.Role involves providing trial support on weekends. May have to work 2nd shift or 3rd shift on a need basis, less than 5% of the time.Role can be hands-on with 5,000 to 10,000 steps a day.Should be able to lift 30 lb and move at least 50 feet without assistance, if required.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 OvertimeRegional Bonus (when applicable)Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx) Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdownCompany Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 401K Plan with company match + additional contributionRelocation assistance (if eligible)Career Growth:Advancement OpportunitiesCareer Mobility  Education Reimbursement for Continued LearningTraining and Development programs Additional Offerings:Tuition Assistance & Student Loan RepaymentLifestyle AccountChildcare Reimbursement AccountElder Care SupportWellbeing ProgramCommunity Service and Engagement ProgramsProduct ProgramsHonda 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.Job SummaryJob number: 10177Date posted : 2026-02-20Profession: Manufacturing EngineeringEmployment type: Full Time