Certification Sr. Principal Engineer

Location: Torrance
Posted on: June 23, 2025

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 This role serves as the lead engineering project manager overseeing Honda’s technical regulatory engagements across all product lines—Automobiles, Powersports, and Power Equipment. Key responsibilities include managing environmental compliance initiatives such as automotive OBD regulations, fleet compliance, securing timely government approvals, and proactively identifying and mitigating compliance risks. The position also focuses on minimizing potential market actions (e.g., PUDs, recalls, buybacks) and enforcement measures from regulatory agencies. Additionally, the role provides strategic guidance, training, and hands-on support to both senior and junior team members within the department. Key Accountabilities Prepare and manage overall certification and compliance, including OBD compliance, for Honda products. Coordinate with government agencies to obtain necessary approvals on time. Prepare, present, and negotiate face to face meetings with government agencies for technical meetings covering topics of certification and compliance approvals, negotiations, or technical discussions. Lead the review, analysis, and participation in OBD rulemaking activities. Attend industry and agency meetings to learn future direction. Analyze the potential impact to Honda products plans and development. Discuss potential impacts, competitive issues and provide a comprehensive breakdown and provide decision matrix to facilitate Honda decision makers. Prepare, present, and negotiate face to face meetings with government agencies other technical meetings covering topics of market negotiation, other technical discussions, regulation interpretation or other business impacting technical topics. Review regulatory requirements and verify product compliance. Maintain good understanding of government environmental rules and regulations. Verify compliance through documentation review and/or product inspection. Create and maintain Quality Standard and Standard Operating Procedures. Lead the environmental technical review and discussion with internal stakeholders, government agencies and Trade Associations. Provide technical guidance, training, and assistance to senior and junior staff within the Department. Qualifications, Experience, and Skills B.S. degree in Engineering or related field Knowledge of emissions and environmental systems Minimum 10 years of relevant work experience Knowledge of emissions, GHG, and associated reporting requirements. Direct automotive, power equipment, and marine engine certification experience Product development, project management, and regulatory experience Extensive knowledge of internal combustion engines, emission control systems and electric propulsion Project management experience with strong analysis, organization, communication, and interpersonal skills in a diverse technical and non-technical environment Strong knowledge in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word Knowledge of vehicle repair, dealer and warranty operations is a plus Knowledge of Honda products is a plus Working Conditions Travel: Approximately up to 5% of the time Some OT expected throughout the year 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.) Regional Bonus (when applicable) Manager Lease Car Program (No Cost - Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included) 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 : Lifestyle Account Childcare Reimbursement Account Elder Care Support Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment 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.

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