Manufacturing Equipment Engineer

Tharp Consulting; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Industry-leading benefits

Career advancement

Tuition assistance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Honda is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Montgomery, AL to lead technical activities across Mass Production, Business Planning, and New Model programs. You will collaborate with teams to align objectives, analyze reports to close gaps, and apply PDCA cycles to drive improvements in safety, quality, and efficiency.

The role emphasizes leadership, problem solving, and cost-conscious process optimization, with opportunities for training and career progression.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Engineering or related field.
• 0-6 years’ relevant experience; manufacturing co-op experience advantageous.
• Proficiency with industry-standard software; strong technical troubleshooting skills.
• Positive attitude, team-oriented, self-motivated, and capable of leadership.
• Excellent communication, multi-tasking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage projects and perform technical analysis effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of technical activities in Mass Production, Business Planning, and New Model projects.
• Communicate across organizational levels to ensure clarity and alignment.
• Analyze daily reports to identify safety, quality, and delivery gaps and implement countermeasures.
• Use data analysis and PDCA to support problem-solving with relevant teams.
• Monitor and optimize equipment and processes for high performance and cost efficiency.
• Support team development through training, mentoring, and knowledge sharing.
• Prioritize tasks and make data-driven decisions to achieve business objectives.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and resources for successful implementation.
• Test and adopt new technologies to enhance equipment and process efficiency.
• Develop and oversee budgets to meet cost targets.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Data analysis

Project management

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Engineering or related field

Manufacturing co-op experience

Tools

Industry-standard software

Job description

Role Overview: Lead the development and execution of innovative technical activities in Mass Production, Business Planning, and New Model projects to meet or surpass safety, environmental, quality, delivery, cost, and morale goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively across all organizational levels to ensure clarity and alignment.
• Analyze daily reports to identify safety, quality, and delivery gaps, developing countermeasures for continuous improvement.
• Utilize data analysis and PDCA cycle to support problem-solving and develop solutions with relevant teams.
• Monitor and optimize equipment and processes for high performance and cost efficiency.
• Support team development through training, mentoring, and knowledge sharing.
• Prioritize tasks and make data-driven decisions to achieve business objectives.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and resources for successful implementation.
• Test and adopt new technologies to enhance equipment and process efficiency.
• Develop and oversee budgets to meet cost targets.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Engineering or related field; manufacturing interest preferred.
• 0-6 years’ relevant experience; manufacturing co-op experience advantageous.
• Proficiency with industry-standard software; strong technical troubleshooting skills.
• Positive attitude, team-oriented, self-motivated, and capable of leadership.
• Excellent communication, multi-tasking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage projects and perform technical analysis effectively.

Working Conditions

Work involves both office and manufacturing environments, requiring PPE, hand/power tools, and troubleshooting equipment. May entail overtime, weekend support, and domestic/international travel.

Benefits & Development

• Competitive salary, industry-leading benefits, career advancement, training, tuition assistance, and wellness programs.

Honda values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.