Equipment Design Senior Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid time off

401K with company match

Job summary

American Honda Motor Company, Inc. is seeking an experienced engineer to lead the development of welding equipment for New Model Body in White programs.

You will oversee planning, specifications, and equipment concepts from styling sketches to first drawings, coordinating with North America DEBQ functions. You will mentor engineers, manage design changes, and ensure on-time, cost-competitive delivery of manufacturing solutions across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Industrial) or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of engineering experience in New Model development and manufacturing.
• Expert knowledge of Body in White construction.
• Strong problem solving and root cause analysis capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of New Model Weld equipment specifications and processes.
• Direct technical guidance to downstream teams to meet design and production deliverables.
• Oversee equipment verification, drawing maturation, and change management.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Root cause analysis

New Model development

Body in White construction

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

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

At this job level, you are expected to lead the development of engineering solutions and deliver early planning with agility and cost competitiveness across Product, Process and Tooling to improve North American manufacturing characteristics. You are expected to handle multiple projects simultaneously, and will oversee and develop other engineers.

Key Accountabilities

• Leads advance Body Frame Weld equipment feasibility study for New Model Body in White construction from styling sketch through 1st drawing issue. Creates strategy and plans for study, specification and equipment concept. Reports New Model equipment content to Project Leadership and Business Unit Managment.
• Leads Manufacturing Weld New Model equipment verification check list requirements and drawing maturation across North America DEBQ functions.
• Conceives and leads the development of New Model Weld Equipment specifications and process plan to 1st Plan. Provide direct technical guidance and oversight to downstream customers to ensure successful design and production deliverables are met. Monitors Design Change through drawing maturation.
• Supports complex manufacturing category problem analysis, determine root causes, recommend corrective action, and set SAP(Specific Action Plan) in the New Model development.
• Research and influence the future path of development methods and processes.
• Provide mentoring, coaching, and technical guidance to less experienced engineers

Qualifications, Experience, And Skills

Minimum Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (e.g. Mechanical or Industrial) or equivalent related experience.

Minimum Experience

• 5+ years of Engineering experience, expert knowledge of Equipment/Tool New Model and expert knowledge of Honda Production facilities preferred.

Other Job-Specific Skills

• Problem solving analysis and breakdown to root cause.
• Expert knowledge of Honda New Model development and Manufacturing.
• Expert of Body in White construction. Go-to person for specified assigned category.

Visa Sponsorship

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,
• Willingness and capability to work on the production floor to understand equipment and Plant perspective

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.