Assistant Manager, Manufacturing Process Engineering

American Honda Motor Company, Inc.; Marysville (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Relocation assistance

401K with company match

Excellent health benefits

Disability coverage

Job summary

American Honda Motor Company, Inc. is seeking a senior leader to direct New Model teams, coordinate daily activity, and ensure achievement of project targets. You will oversee workload planning, resource allocation, and cost management while driving technical feasibility studies and development flow.

The role emphasizes leadership, planning, and mentoring to grow the team and meet strategic production goals across multiple projects in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• 8+ years relevant experience in new model/manufacturing.
• Proficient in Honda systems (SAP, IMS, CATIA) and MyHR.
• Strong planning, budgeting, and training capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate New Model associates on daily activity and performance.
• Manage workload planning and assignment across projects.
• Act as SME for the group; address manufacturing problem analysis and root causes.
• Ensure alignment with Business Plan targets and budgeting.
• Develop staff through training, mentoring, and succession planning.
• Support project staffing and backfill workload gaps as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Workload balancing

Training planning

Education

Bachelor’s of Science Degree or equivalent related experience

Tools

SAP

IMS

CATIA

MyHR

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 and coordinate New Model associates on daily activity including associate performance. Responsible for total category achievement of A00 targets for each project. Responsible for approving content prior to Product Execution Evaluation. Responsible for workload planning and moving associates to each Project as required. Responsible for Business Plan, Budgeting, Manpower, Safety, Quality, Delivery for all New Model.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead the group so that goals and objectives are achieved while supporting all projects. Sets group priorities and assigns the overall work schedule
• Associate management – Time entry, Time off approval, HR Policy roll-out / support
• Technical Support – Subject matter expert (SME) for the Group. Can do detailed analysis, understands PPH and can set direction for entire Group. Leads complex Manufacturing problem analysis, determine root causes, recommend corrective action.
• Workload Balance - Sets group priorities and assigns the overall work schedule. Assure manpower resources to complete Project Targets
• Leads initiatives to enhance group efficiency and effectiveness. Understands Business Plan targets and creates plans to achieve those targets given by Dept Lead and BU Lead
• Associate Development – Completes PPR, assures training plan and execution. Plans and implements technical/management/leadership skills training for staff. Develop team through training, mentoring, and sharing of experiences in area of technical expertise and understanding for succession planning and team growth.
• Advanced Studies - Conduct feasibilities studies and detailed confirmations of new technologies, design concepts and manufacturing processes. Leads technical feasibility study for the Group before team establishment
• Backfill workload gaps within your group. Can lead or support as required for the Project

Qualifications, Experience, And Skills

Minimum Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s of Science Degree or equivalent related experience

Minimum Experience

• 8+ years relevant experience, ideally in new model or manufacturing.

Other Job-Specific Skills

• Honda systems (SAP,IMS,CATIA), MyHR, Cost management of Exp/Inv/MP, NM Development Flow, Workload Balancing and Planning, Training Planning, Short and Long Term Planning Skills.

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

• 10% Travel, 5 to 10 hours of OT per week
• Office / Manufacturing Floor
• Flexible working hours / OT on demand

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.