Aluminum Die Cast Manufacturing Equipment Engineer

Honda Dev. and Mfg. of Am.,LLC; Sidney (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid overtime

Regional bonus

Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Visn

Paid time off

401K with match

Job summary

Honda Development and Manufacturing of America, LLC in Ohio seeks a dynamic leader to drive advanced manufacturing strategies across mass production, business planning, and new-model programs, with emphasis on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

You will analyze data, mentor teams, and partner with various departments to implement innovative solutions, while adapting to production needs and travel up to 5% as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in engineering or engineering technology with manufacturing interest.
• 0–6 years’ experience depending on education; co-op manufacturing experience preferred.
• Computer literacy to support industry standard software applications.
• Strong communication skills, teamwork, and leadership capabilities.
• Self-motivated and able to lead others to success.

Responsibilities

• Communicate up and down the organization to align direction.
• Review daily reports to identify safety and delivery gaps and implement countermeasures.
• Lead and justify solutions with relevant groups using data analysis and PDCA.
• Monitor equipment and processes to optimize manufacturing performance and minimize cost.
• Develop self and team through training and mentoring in technical areas.
• Set priorities and decisions based on data analytics to achieve business goals.
• Manage project scope including schedule, budget, and resources.
• Test and implement new technologies to improve equipment and process efficiency.
• Develop and manage investment and expense budgets to hit targets.

Skills

Manufacturing

Engineering Knowledge

Problem Solving

Leadership

Communication

Team Player

Self-Management

Education

Bachelor’s or associate degree in engineering or engineering technology

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

Lead the development and execution of innovative technical strategies and solutions across Mass Production, Business Planning, and New Model initiatives to effectively achieve or surpass targets in Safety, Environment, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Morale.

Key Accountabilities

• Effectively communicate upstream and downstream to all levels of the organization to
  assure common understanding and direction. 5%
• Review and analyze daily report(s) to identify safety and delivery gaps and develop
  potential countermeasures and /or root cause analysis opportunities striving for continuous
  improvement. 20%
• Utilize data analysis and Plan-Do-Check-Act to lead, support, develop and justify solutions with related
  groups/departments for your area of responsibility to solve complex problems. 10%
• Monitor and manage equipment and processes to ensure optimal manufacturing
  performance and function while minimizing operating expense. 30%
• Develop capability of self, colleagues, and team through training, mentoring, and sharing of
  experiences in area of technical expertise and understanding. 10%
• Establish priorities and make decisions based on data analytics to most effectively
  accomplish business objectives. 10%
• Manage project implementation, schedule, budget and resource allocations to ensure
  successful completion and target achievement. 5%
• Test, evaluate, and implement new and innovative technologies to improve overall
  equipment and process efficiency. 5%
• Develop and manage investment and expense budgets to achieve overall cost targets. 5%

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

Minimum Educational Qualifications: Bachelor’s or associate degree in engineering or engineering technology with relevant
experience (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial or Electrical, etc.) with interest in Manufacturing.
Minimum Experience: 0-6 years’ experience based on education, preferred co-op experience in Manufacturing.

Other Job-Specific Skills:

• Computer literate to support industry standard software applications
• Positive attitude, open minded & team player
• Strong self-motivation and desire to work in a manufacturing environment
• Self-managed and able to provide and set direction for others to be successful
• Demonstrates leadership capabilities
• Demonstrate strong communication (verbal/written) skills

Working Conditions

• Work in production environment requiring Personal Protective Equipment and lockout in manufacturing operations
• Manufacturing environment with the potential of working near hydraulic oils, die lube, molten aluminum, ferrous
  materials, aluminum materials and exposure to heat
• Hands-on investigation and troubleshooting within equipment to countermeasure issues and to determine
  improvement activity
• Working with hand/power tools, automation equipment, quality gauging and instrumentation
• 40% office environment / 60% manufacturing lineside activity
• 5-10 hours overtime per week possible
• Possible weekend or off-shift support as necessary.
• Travel less than 5% (domestic & international)

What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards:

• Competitive Base Wages (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
• Paid Overtime
• Regional Bonus (when applicable)
• 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

Career Growth:

• Advancement Opportunities
• Career Mobility
• Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning
• Training and Development Programs

Additional Offerings:

• Lifestyle Account
• Childcare Reimbursement Account
• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
• 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.