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Date Posted: September 06, 2012 Job Title: Automotive Research Analyst Category: 17 Employer: Honda R&D Location: Torrance, CA
Description:
Title: Automotive Research Analyst Req # HRA0000B2
Job Responsibilities:
This position evaluates individual product performance and market opportunities, creates new product proposals and represents the voice of the customer in the development process for Honda & Acura vehicles.
Other responsibilities include:
Design, coordinate, and execute strategic and tactical qualitative and quantitative research projects.
Work with research suppliers to plan and field primary research projects involving focus groups, IDIs, ethnographies, vehicle clinics, and online surveys.
Analyze primary and secondary research data, develop report and present findings, and make insightful and actionable recommendations.
Collaborate with product planners and engineers to translate research conclusions into feasible product specifications.
Identify and implement new and innovative research techniques to address business needs.
Requirements:
A bachelor’s degree in business, market research, a social science, statistics or in a related field (advanced degree a significant plus).
3-5+ years experience in market research (both client- and supplier-side experience preferred but not required).
Additional background in strategic planning or product development a significant plus.
Proven ability to execute qualitative and quantitative research projects from inception to completion, including research design, questionnaire/discussion guide development, fieldwork management, analytical planning, data analysis, report development, and presentation.
Experience with a wide variety of qualitative and quantitative research techniques, and a fundamental understanding of advanced statistical concepts.
Proven ability to synthesize information into meaningful conclusions, develop a compelling story based on data, and generate actionable, business-impact recommendations.
Demonstrated interest in and fundamental knowledge of the automotive industry.
Experience working for an automobile manufacturer a significant plus, but not required.
A “team first” mentality, a committed desire to learn and a passion to create innovative mobility products.
Ability to work well both independently and within a team setting.
Must be creative, flexible and have the ability to plan, execute and analyze complex research projects.
Detail oriented, strong work ethic, and possess strong analytical thinking, report writing and presentation skills.
Knowledge of statistical methods and software such as SPSS strongly preferred.
Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills required.
Company Overview:
At Honda R&D Americas, Inc., our unique approach and hands-on atmosphere give you the opportunity to learn through doing, ownership, responsibility and autonomy. That's because we believe that growth is achieved by seeking new challenges. And it's this philosophy that you will find in the way we do business and the expectations we have of our associates. Do more – and do it sooner – with Honda R&D.
Response Information: Be part of the excitement. If you are interested in a career at Honda, please apply online at: http://corporate.honda.com/careers/ Req # HRA0000B2.
