Assistant Manager, Manufacturing Equipment Engineering

American Honda Motor Company, Inc.; Tallapoosa (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Relocation assistance

401K with company match

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

American Honda Motor Company, Inc. seeks a senior engineering leader to guide a team through problem solving, continuous improvement, and associate development. The role supports efficient production, new model introductions, and achievement of targets aligned with Honda's strategic plans.

You will oversee equipment function, line flow, and resource management while driving improvements and collaboration on technology introductions. Travel and varying shifts are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing/engineering leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering team to apply problem solving, continuous improvement, and mentoring.
• Oversee equipment function and line flow for assigned area.
• Manage resources (manpower, budget) to meet production targets.
• Collaborate on business plan strategy and new technologies/model introductions.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Mentoring

Continuous improvement

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Manufacturing processes

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 Engineering team through application of problem solving, continuous improvement and associate mentoring/development, in alignment with efficient production, new model introduction, business plan implementation and innovation to achieve or exceed targets that promote associate success.

Key Accountabilities

• Oversee equipment function and line flow of assigned area.
• Continuous development of self, colleagues and team through training and mentoring to proactively improve areas of management expertise for personal and team growth.
• Evaluate and ensure management of critical production issues (down time, quality and safety issues etc.) for allocation of resources and appropriate action is taken in a timely manner.
• Evaluate and assess concerns identified by team to help or guide them to address or correct and resolve issues utilizing PDCA.
• Monitor daily SEQDCM conditions by reviewing daily reports to manage department outflow.
• Manage projects for business plan and new model.
• Manage required organizational resources (manpower, structure, budget) necessary to achieve operational expectations.
• Collaborate in the development of Business Plan Strategy and new technologies or model introductions to improve production characteristics and ensure voice of the floor is heard.

Qualifications, Experience, And Skills

Minimum Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology (e.g., mechanical, electrical, industrial and robotics) or other equivalent related experience.

Minimum Experience

• 8+ years’ experience based on education

Other Job-Specific Skills

• Knowledge and experience with Honda business planning process.
• Expertise within manufacturing department of assignment.

Please Note: 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.

Working Conditions

• 0-15% travel requirement for training and offsite support/meetings as needed
• Daily, weekly, weekend and holiday overtime is required and will vary
• Able to work varying/rotating shifts for extended periods of time if requested

What differentiates Honda and makes 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

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.