Manufacturing Equipment Engineer

American Honda Motor Company, Inc.; Lincoln (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Honda Manufacturing Plant in Lincoln, Alabama seeks an engineering professional to lead and implement innovative technical activities within Mass Production, Business Plan and New Model areas to meet Safety, Environment, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Morale targets.

The role emphasizes data analytics, PDCA, and cross-functional collaboration to identify gaps, develop countermeasures, and drive continuous improvement across equipment and processes in a 50% office / 50% lineside setting, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology with relevant experience (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial or Electrical, etc.) with interest in Manufacturing.
• 0-6 years’ experience based on education; manufacturing co-op experience preferred but not required.
• Strong communication and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Communicate upstream and downstream to all levels to assure common understanding and direction.
• Review daily reports to identify safety, quality, delivery gaps and develop countermeasures.
• Utilize data analysis and PDCA to lead, support, develop and justify solutions.
• Monitor and manage equipment and processes to optimize manufacturing performance.
• Develop capability of self, colleagues, and team through training and mentoring.
• Establish priorities and make data-driven decisions to accomplish business objectives.
• Manage project implementation, schedule, budget and resources for successful completion.
• Test and implement new technologies to improve equipment and process efficiency.
• Develop and manage investment and expense budgets to hit cost targets.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Project management

Team player

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's in Engineering

Tools

Industrial software

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, create, and implement innovative technical activities and solutions in the areas of Mass Production, Business Plan and New Model to efficiently meet or exceed Safety, Environment, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Morale characteristic targets.

Key Accountabilities

• Effectively communicate upstream and downstream to all levels of the organization to assure common understanding and direction.
• Review and analyze daily report(s) to identify safety, quality, delivery gaps and develop potential countermeasures and /or root cause analysis opportunities striving for continuous improvement.
• Utilize data analysis and PDCA to lead, support, develop and justify solutions with related groups/departments for your area of responsibility to solve complex problems.
• Monitor and manage equipment and processes to ensure optimal manufacturing performance and function while minimizing operating expense.
• Develop capability of self, colleagues, and team through training, mentoring, and sharing of experiences in area of technical expertise and understanding.
• Establish priorities and make decisions based on data analytics to most effectively accomplish business objectives.
• Manage project implementation, schedule, budget and resource allocations to ensure successful completion and target achievement.
• Test, evaluate, and implement new and innovative technologies to improve overall equipment and process efficiency.
• Develop and manage investment and expense budgets to achieve overall cost targets.

Qualifications, Experience, And Skills

• Bachelors or Associates degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology with relevant experience (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial or Electrical, etc.) with interest in Manufacturing.
• 0-6 years’ experience based on education, manufacturing co-op experience preferred but not required.
• Computer literate to support industry standard software applications.
• Positive attitude, open minded & team player.
• Strong self-motivation and desire to work in a manufacturing environment.
• Self-managed and able to provide and set direction for others to be successful.
• Demonstrates leadership capabilities.
• Demonstrate strong communication (verbal/written) skills.
• Ability to multi-task and solve complex problems thru analysis to propose and implement appropriate countermeasures based on timing, quality, and cost.
• Strong technical analysis and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to manage projects.

Working Conditions

• Work in production environment requiring PPE and lockout in manufacturing operations.
• Manufacturing environment with the potential of working near hydraulic oils, cutting lubricants, ferrous and aluminum materials.
• Hands-on investigation and troubleshooting within equipment to countermeasure issues and to determine improvement activity.
• Working with hand/power tools, automation equipment, quality gauging and instrumentation.
• 50% office environment/ 50% manufacturing lineside activity.
• 10-15 hours overtime per week possible.
• Possible weekend or off-shift support as necessary.
• Travel 5% (domestic & international).

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.