Process Technician — Lean Operations & Continuous Improvement

American Honda Motor Company, Inc.; Haw River (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Overtime pay

Medical & dental benefits

401K with company match

Relocation assistance (if eligible)

Paid time off

Job summary

Honda is seeking qualified individuals to join its team in the United States, focusing on supporting new model or business plan project activities to achieve SEQDCM objectives. The role involves strategy, planning, communications, and execution across plant operations.

Candidates should have 1–3 years of manufacturing experience in an OEM environment, strong Lean skills, and the ability to analyze drawings and processes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED equivalent.
• 1-3 years of manufacturing experience within Original Equipment Manufacturer environment
• Capable of communicating with all levels of associates and suppliers related to the technical aspects of the project.
• Ability to review and analyse part drawings, technical documents, and reports for change points and specification related characteristics and understanding the impact to assembly manufacturing equipment and processes
• Understanding of manufacturing operations and processes, Lean manufacturing
• Ability to perform MOST time studies and process efficiency
• Good communication skills and experience with Excel. Power Point, Word, Outlook
• Understanding Process Data Development & Analysis (PDDA)

Responsibilities

• Support strategies to achieve overall plant targets and improve manufacturing characteristics
• Implement new and innovative technologies to drive continuous process improvements.
• Evaluate production capabilities and forecast future needs to ensure resources align with demand
• Analyze and redesign workflows, layouts, and production processes to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and increase throughput
• Perform MOST time studies to help improve assembly line and manufacturing characteristics
• Evaluate process down time to determine root cause and lead/support countermeasure
• Support and lead projects as requested

Skills

Lean manufacturing

MOST studies

Cross-functional communication

Technical documentation review

Process data analysis

Microsoft Office suite

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Outlook

Job description

Honda is seeking qualified individuals to join its team in the United States, focusing on supporting new model or business plan project activities to achieve SEQDCM objectives. The role involves strategy, planning, communications, and execution across plant operations.

Candidates should have 1–3 years of manufacturing experience in an OEM environment, strong Lean skills, and the ability to analyze drawings and processes.