Die Cast Regional Stability Equipment Engineer

Confidential; Anna (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Career growth opportunities

Tuition assistance

Wellbeing program

Job summary

Honda is seeking an electrical engineering professional to join the Genpo MESD leadership team. You will identify downtime issues, perform root-cause analysis, and drive countermeasures to improve reliability across North American operations.

Responsibilities include supporting standardized regional production systems, analyzing Genpo targets, and preparing performance reports for senior management. Strong communication and project leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering (Manufacturing emphasis a plus) or equivalent experience.
• 2-8 years of electrical engineering experience in manufacturing (Automotive focus a plus)
• Understanding of automated equipment electrical hardware/software design and machine safety controls.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills for customers and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Identify chronic downtime root causes and recommend countermeasures.
• Analyze manufacturing characteristics and compare to Genpo targets; coordinate with D-Leadership.
• Document ERS meeting results for Senior Management to drive Genpo improvements.
• Support standardized regional production systems and countermeasure activity.
• Prepare quarterly and monthly reports and execute PDCA.
• Conduct KPI gap analyses and develop countermeasures; support new technology introductions.

Skills

Electrical hardware design

Machine safety controls

Servo control

Field I/O networking

PLC

HMI

Communication

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

2D CAD

3D CAD

Job description

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a HondaHonda has a clear vision for the future, and it is 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

Working with the Plant (aka Genpo) Manufacturing Equipment Services Department (MESD) leadership team, identify chronic or critical equipment or process downtime items. Lead priority trouble items to develop root cause analysis with countermeasure and recurrence prevention actions. Share within the ERS team for horizontal reflection. Provide input and technical application support towards improved standardization of regional production systems. Provide emergency technical support for complex problem analysis and countermeasure as required. Assist Manufacturing Characteristics and Standards (MCS) and Equipment Production (EPD) associates by providing feedback/support on equipment related trouble due to spec, design, and install. Work with EPD associates to coordinate assembly and install of countermeasure activity. Based on Genpo results, identify concerns and provide potential countermeasures to improve reliability centered spec, design, and installation activity. Develop improvement themes working within the ERS team for North American regional improvement.

Key Accountabilities

• Support in the identification of chronic downtime root cause and recommend countermeasure in specialized area. Communicate issues to ERS Stability leadership for regional distribution. (35%)
• Analyze current manufacturing characteristics and summarize results in comparison to achievement of equipment or process related Genpo targets. Collaborate with D-Leadership and identify areas for focused activity. (25%)
• Analyze current manufacturing characteristics and summarize results in comparison to achievement of equipment or process related Genpo targets. Collaborate with D-Leadership and identify areas for focused activity. (10%)
• Attend North American Regional ERS meetings and document results for Senior Management to create improvements to Genpo characteristic improvements. (10%)
• Support preparation of quarterly and monthly reports of results to gage results and execute PDCA. (10%)
• Conduct Key Performance Indicator gap analysis and countermeasure activity development. (5%)
• Support new technology introduction as needed. (5%)

Minimum Educational Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering (concentration in Manufacturing a plus) or related equivalent experience

Minimum Experience

2-8 years of electrical engineering work experience in Manufacturing (focus in specific Automotive category like Welding, Assembly, Paint, Stamping or Plastics a plus)

Other Job-Specific Skills

Understanding of automated equipment electrical hardware/software design, including knowledge of machine safety controls, servo position control, field I/O networking, PLC, and HMI

Application of engineering and manufacturing principles

Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills to communicate effectively with customers and internal project team

Understanding of automotive manufacturing processes. (i.e. Assembly, Paint, Welding, Stamping)

Proficient with Microsoft Office and basic 2D and 3D CAD tools

Business acumen in a technical environment

Project leadership capabilities

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

Flexible Work HoursFlexible Work ScheduleAbility to Travel, both domestic and international (5-15 hours of OT per weekWeekend and holiday work may be required

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.)Paid OvertimeRegional Bonus (when applicable)Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdownCompany Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability401K Plan with company match + additional contributionRelocation assistance (if eligible)Career Growth:Advancement OpportunitiesCareer Mobility

Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning

Training and Development programs

Additional Offerings

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