ELP VQD Reliability & Predictive Maintenance Specialist 2nd Shift

American Honda Motor Company, Inc.; East Liberty (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Overtime pay

401K with company match

Health, dental, vision benefits

Relocation assistance

Job summary

American Honda Motor Company, Inc. seeks a qualified engineer to support the VQD Predictive Maintenance, RCA, and ACM programs. Role centers on asset uptime improvements using predictive maintenance tech and eliminating failure causes to reduce MTBF/MTTR gaps and prevent production interruptions.

You will evaluate the CMMS (Maximo) PMs, update tasks, and serve as shop SME for RCA and countermeasure tracking. This on-site second-shift position offers growth, training, and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelors of Science or 2 yr technical degree (Robotics, Equipment, Electrical, Mechanical) with experience or equivalent engineering / maintenance experience
• 2+ years operation and recovery of manufacturing equipment based on education

Responsibilities

• Execution of defined Predictive Maintenance (PDM) strategies and activities
• Implementation of new PdM technical strategies and activities
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA), CM development, and Troubleshooting support
• Analysis of CMMS PMs/CMs/BDMs to improve effectiveness, efficiency, and reduce breakdown potential
• Identify VQD Equipment Characteristic Improvement Projects & Scope/Plan/Execute
• Regional Predictive Maintenance (PDM) collaboration and benchmarking for PdM technology and best practices
• Develop capability of self through formal and internal training

Skills

Problem solving

Documentation

Leadership

Adaptability

Project planning

Reading drawings

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Shift flexibility

Education

Bachelors of Science or 2-year technical degree

Tools

Maximo CMMS

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

Support success of the VQD Predictive Maintenance (PdM), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and Asset Condition Management (ACM) program by pursuing asset uptime improvements through the use of predictive maintenance technologies and the elimination of equipment failure causes through the improvement of Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) and Mean Time To Repair (MTTR) rates. Grow awareness of proper machine operation and early warning of developing problems to prevent production interruptions. Promote the value of predictive technologies within the company. Support new asset deployment and PdM technology implementation. Own the VQD RCA process for B/C Shifts and become the shop Subject Matter Expert for RCA and Countermeasure creation tracking. Evaluate site CMMS system (Maximo) PMs for applicability & effectiveness, then update/improve tasks to prevent failures and critical equipment performance misses.

Key Accountabilities

• Execution of defined Predictive Maintenance (PDM) strategies and activities
• Implementation of new PdM technical strategies and activities
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA), CM development, and Troubleshooting support
• Analysis of CMMS PMs/CMs/BDMs to improve effectiveness, efficiency, and reduce breakdown potential
• Identify VQD Equipment Characteristic Improvement Projects & Scope/Plan/Execute
• Regional Predictive Maintenance (PDM) collaboration and benchmarking for PdM technology and best practices
• Develop capability of self through formal and internal training

Qualifications, Experience, And Skills

Minimum Educational Qualifications

• Bachelors of Science or 2 yr technical degree (Robotics, Equipment, Electrical, Mechanical) with experience or equivalent engineering / maintenance experience

Minimum Experience

• 2+ years operation and recovery of manufacturing equipment based on education

Other Job-Specific Skills

• Advanced problem-solving skills: ability to analyse problems to determine root cause and implement countermeasures
• Clearly and concisely document thoughts, ideas, requirements, and problems
• Interpersonal and systems/technical leadership
• Respond effectively to unusual demands and special projects
• Support business planning and project leadership
• Ability read and comprehend electrical and mechanical drawings
• Monitor and ensure safety compliance
• Work effectively in a team environment
• Ability & Desire to work B and occasionally flex to C Shift.

Working Conditions

• Second Shift position only with possibility to flex to a hybrid Second/Third shift based on needs
• General Office areas & production areas
• Potential Exposure to chemicals, solvents, Hyd. Oil, Confined Space.
• Travel – up to four times per year/one week per event and some daily travel to other plants
• 5~10 hours of Over Time Weekly
• Weekend/Shutdown 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 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
• Relocation assistance (if eligible)

Career Growth

• Advancement Opportunities
• Career 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.