Manufacturing Equipment Engineer

Honda North America; Russells Point (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Manufacturing Equipment Expert to enhance operations at their Ohio Transmission Plant. This dynamic role involves leading root cause analysis for equipment issues, managing projects for electrical system upgrades, and collaborating on innovative manufacturing processes. With a commitment to continuous improvement and a focus on achieving key performance metrics, you will play a critical part in driving efficiency and excellence. This position offers a blend of office and production floor environments, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to innovation and excellence in manufacturing.

Benefits

Competitive Base Salary

Paid Overtime

Regional Bonus

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

Paid Time Off

401K Plan with Company Match

Relocation Assistance

Tuition Assistance

Childcare Reimbursement

Wellbeing Program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Engineering or equivalent experience required.
• Expertise in PLC, Robotics, and Electrical Controls is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead root cause analysis for equipment issues and implement solutions.
• Manage projects for electrical system upgrades and new installations.

Skills

PLC Programming

Robotics

Vision Systems

Electrical Controls

Safety Systems

Servo Motor Control

VFD Control

AutoCAD Electrical Design

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

6 years of equivalent related experience

Tools

AutoCAD

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

The primary mission of this position is to lead activities related to equipment characteristic improvement for the Ohio Transmission Plant, High Pressure Die Cast Department. This will be accomplished by performing true root cause analysis of top problems and implementing countermeasures.

The goal is to facilitate department S, Q, and D metric target achievement.

Key Accountabilities

Manufacturing Equipment Expert:

• Equipment top problem root cause analysis and permanent countermeasure.
• Collect, analyze, and summarize information and trends related to equipment performance.
• Identify improvement opportunities for Key Performance Indicators and for cost avoidance/elimination.
• Become an expert in a specific area of automation technology (i.e., PLC, Motion Control, Robotics, etc...) and train associates on equipment or process changes.
• Lifecycle management of manufacturing equipment (Spare Parts, Procedures, PMs).

Project Management: Define and create scope of design and construction for renovation, upgrade of existing electrical systems, or for building a new system with a focus on cost control. Conduct PDCA during design and implementation stages. Create, implement, and maintain project schedules to achieve desired results.

• Review, verify, and approve electrical engineering drawings at various design completion levels. Manage contractors' activities throughout project phases.

New Technology: Use manufacturing expertise to support the company's development of new processes.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or 6 years of equivalent related experience.
• Ability to interact in a team environment, PLC Programming, Robotics, Vision Systems, electrical controls, safety systems, servo motor, VFD control, AutoCAD electrical design, MS Office.

Working Conditions

• Work on-site in the factory.
• 50% Office environment, 50% Production Floor environment.
• Approximately 2 weeks of domestic and international travel, and 300-500 hours of OT annually.

What differentiates Honda and makes us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards:

• Competitive Base Salary (based on variables including location and experience)
• Paid Overtime
• Regional Bonus (when applicable)
• Industry-leading Benefits (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
• Free Drinks Onsite

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.