Manufacturing Equipment Engineer - B

Honda; Anna (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Honda is seeking a proactive Manufacturing Engineer to lead technical initiatives in a production environment. This role involves developing and implementing innovative manufacturing processes to meet key performance targets while fostering continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant degree and several years of industry experience, coupled with strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2-8 years of manufacturing engineering experience required.
• Positive attitude and strong self-motivation are essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement manufacturing methods and processes.
• Analyze daily reports and identify countermeasures for performance issues.
• Estimate manufacturing costs and recommend process improvements.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem Analysis

Team-Oriented

Education

BS in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing Engineering or related field

Tools

Industry-standard software applications

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

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

Key Accountabilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain methods, operation sequences, and processes in manufacturing or fabrication of parts, components, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies.
• Review and analyze daily reports to identify potential countermeasures for Safety, Quality, Delivery (SQD) issues and root cause analysis, striving for continuous improvement.
• Utilize data analysis and PDCA cycle 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 while minimizing operating expenses.
• Develop the capability of yourself, colleagues, and team through training, mentoring, and sharing of experiences in technical areas.
• Establish priorities and make data-driven decisions to achieve business objectives.
• Manage project implementation, schedule, budget, and resources to ensure successful completion and target achievement.
• Estimate manufacturing costs, determine time standards, and recommend tooling and process requirements for new or existing product lines.
• Test, evaluate, and implement new technologies to improve equipment and process efficiency.
• Develop and manage budgets to meet cost targets.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

• BS in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2-8 years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Proficiency with industry-standard software applications.
• Positive attitude, open-minded, team-oriented.
• Strong self-motivation and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to analyze complex problems and develop effective solutions.
• Project management skills.

Decisions Expected

• Monitor daily line performance and implement countermeasures.
• Develop strategies to achieve unit and company initiatives.
• Lead and evaluate business planning and resource justification.
• Determine budgets and schedules for operational improvements.

Working Conditions

• Work in a production environment requiring PPE and lockout procedures.
• Hands-on troubleshooting within equipment.
• Use of hand/power tools, gauges, and instrumentation.
• 50% office, 50% manufacturing lineside activity.
• Overtime and possible weekend/off-shift support.
• Travel 5% (domestic & international).

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.

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