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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!

Please Note: This is a general job description and represents multiple openings in various departments. 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.
Engineering Development Program
Honda has a clear vision for the future in 2030, and it’s a joyful one. We are looking for people with individual skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. We are seeking diversity of thought and experience to drive innovation and help us make fully informed decisions.
This position participates in Honda Development & Manufacturing of America’s (HDMA) Engineering Development Program (EDP), a structured development experience for entry-level engineers.
What is Honda’s Engineering Development Program?
The Engineering Development Program is a one-year rotational program designed to accelerate the development of early-career engineers. Through rotational assignments, mentorship, project work, and exposure to multiple areas of Honda’s business, participants will gain broad technical knowledge and business understanding while developing a strong internal network.
EDP participants work as full-time Honda associates and complete meaningful engineering work while exploring multiple functions aligned to a final role. Upon completion of the program, associates return to their final role with expanded technical capabilities, strong cross-functional relationships, and a deeper understanding of how their work connects to Honda’s broader operations.
Program Benefits
As an Engineering Development Program associate, you will have opportunities to:

• Participate in a structured one-year rotational program
• Follow a customized development plan
• Gain hands-on engineering experience while contributing to meaningful projects across company functions
• Build a company-wide professional network throughout Honda’s North American operations
• Receive mentorship from experienced engineers and leaders across functional areas
• Present projects and experience to Honda leadership, including executive leaders
• Gain exposure to Honda’s manufacturing, development, and operations

Program Locations
This position reflects multiple openings across several locations. Opportunities may be available in:

• Alabama (Lincoln)
• Georgia (Tallapoosa)
• Indiana (Greensburg)
• Ohio (Anna, East Liberty, Marysville, Raymond, and Russells Point)

Specific engineering roles and locations vary from year to year based on business needs.
Available Engineering Career Paths
Available engineering disciplines and locations may vary based on business needs and annual hiring demand. Current roles may include the following:
Manufacturing Engineering – (Available in Alabama, Georgia, Indiana, and Ohio)
Manufacturing Engineers support daily production and future model activity by improving manufacturing processes, equipment performance, and operational stability. Associates in these roles use technical problem solving, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and efficiency across production areas.
Manufacturing Quality Engineering – (Available in Alabama, Indiana, and Ohio)
Manufacturing Quality Engineers investigate product, process, and equipment concerns to identify root cause, establish containment, and implement countermeasures. These roles partner with manufacturing, support departments, suppliers, and development teams to protect customer quality, improve process capability, and support new model readiness.
Equipment/Tooling Design Engineering – (Available in Ohio)
Equipment and Tooling Design Engineers design, improve, and integrate solutions for Honda facilities in the following categories: manufacturing equipment and tools, die and mold, robotics, hardware, and software. These roles support business plan and new model projects from concept development through completed design and ensure solutions meet technical, production, and quality requirements across HDMA’s North American manufacturing facilities.
Supplier Quality Engineering – (Available in Alabama, Indiana, and Ohio)
Supplier Quality Engineers work with suppliers, purchasing, and manufacturing teams to support part quality, supplier readiness, and production stability. These roles help identify quality issues, establish containment, develop countermeasures, and support supplier performance for mass production and new model activity.
Product and Testing Engineering – (Available in Alabama, Indiana, and Ohio)
Product and Testing Engineers collaborate with manufacturing departments, support departments, suppliers, and research and development teams to identify root causes, build consensus, and implement countermeasures. In some areas, Product Engineers also support vehicle testing during new model trial stages to confirm that design intent is achieved in actual vehicle performance.
Market Quality Engineering – (Available in Ohio)
Market Quality Engineers analyze customer, manufacturing, and field information to identify trends, investigate concerns, and support countermeasure activity. These roles connect market feedback with technical investigation, product understanding, and cross-functional problem solving to improve customer satisfaction and Honda quality performance.
Design Engineering – (Available in Ohio)
Design Engineers support product, system, and component development through feasibility evaluation, design analysis, material selection, and prototyping. Associates in these roles contribute to development activities that support new products, vehicle systems, and future technology.
Facilities Engineering – (Available in Alabama, Indiana, and Ohio)
Facilities Engineers support infrastructure, equipment, and site project activity that enables manufacturing operations and future business needs. These roles coordinate technical planning, project execution, contractors, and cross-functional communication to improve reliability, safety, and facility readiness.
New Model Engineering – (Available in Ohio)
New Model Engineers support the development, verification, and implementation of production tools, processes, equipment, and standards for future models. These roles connect design requirements, production capability, and manufacturing readiness to support successful new model and business plan execution.
Qualifications:
We are looking for qualified candidates with diverse backgrounds, open minds, strong technical foundations, and a disciplined work ethic. To bring the future to Honda as an associate within the Engineering Development Program, candidates must have the following qualifications and knowledge/skills:

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET or ATMAE accredited program
• Primary Majors:
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering Technology
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering Technology
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Manufacturing Engineering
• Additional engineering majors will also be considered due to the listing covering all roles within the Engineering Development Program.
• 3 months of relevant co-op or internship experience preferred
• Less than 2 years of engineering work experience

EDP associates should be willing to learn across functions, adapt to new environments, build relationships, and contribute to Honda’s manufacturing and business priorities.

What Differentiates Honda and Makes Us an Employer of Choice?
Total Rewards:

• Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables including, but not limited to, geographic location and work experience)
• Paid Overtime
• Regional Bonus (when applicable)
• Industry-Leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
• Paid Time Off, including vacation, holidays, and shutdown periods
• Company-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match and 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.