Process Technician - Production Engineering Group - North Carolina Manufacturing Plant

American Honda Motor Co., Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Base Salary

Overtime pay

Bonus program when applicable

Industry-leading Benefit Plans

Paid time off

Job summary

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. is seeking a manufacturing professional to support new model and business plan projects through strategy, planning, and execution to achieve SEQDCM objectives in a fast-paced plant environment.

In this role you will evaluate production capabilities, analyze workflows, and lead continuous improvement initiatives. Proficiency with MOST time studies and MS Office is essential, along with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum Educational Qualifications: High School Diploma/GED equivalent.
• Minimum Experience: 1-3 years of manufacturing experience within Original Equipment Manufacturer environment.
• Other Job-Specific Skills: Capable of communicating with all levels of associates and suppliers related to the technical aspects of the project.
• 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 (Maynard Operation Sequence Technique) 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

Time studies

Communication skills

Office tools

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Outlook

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

Support New Model or Business Plan project activities through strategy, planning, communications, and execution to achieve project, department, and plant Safety, Environment, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Morale (SEQDCM) objectives and targets.

Key Accountabilities

• 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 (Maynard Operation Sequence Technique) 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

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

Minimum Educational Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED equivalent

Minimum Experience:

• 1-3 years of manufacturing experience within Original Equipment Manufacturer environment

Other Job-Specific Skills:

• 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 (Maynard Operation Sequence Technique) time studies and process efficiency
• Good communication skills and experience with Excel. Power Point, Word, Outlook
• Understanding Process Data Development & Analysis (PDDA)

Working Conditions

• Time is divided between office environment and production areas
• 5 hours overtime per week is normal
• Occasional weekend work required
• Travel on an as needed basis

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.