Production Support Staff II - Assembly - South Carolina Manufacturing

American Honda Motor Company, Inc.; Timmonsville (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Overtime paid

Regional bonus

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off

Disability insurance

401K with company match

Relocation assistance

Job summary

American Honda Motor Company, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to develop and optimize work instructions for safe, efficient assembly of Honda Power Sports equipment. You will apply analytical tools and hands-on expertise to maximize production line performance.

Responsibilities include using MOST to balance processes, applying lean methods, and reading technical drawings. Occasional travel and flexible hours are required to support mass production and New Model events.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 0–6 years of experience; additional years may be required based on education.
• Must be able to work flexible hours and weekends on short notice.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings; knowledge of PDDA and MOST; familiarity with assembly quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Use MOST to develop balanced processes across manufacturing area to achieve high efficiency and SQCDM targets.
• Audit existing processes to confirm accuracy and efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve efficiency using 5S, workstation design, and best practices.
• Support New Model events; forecast design impact and incorporate change points into process design.
• Read parts drawings, specifications, and 3D Catia data to forecast design change impact and perform process design updates.
• Train the Trainer to convey process changes to department trainers.
• Collect and evaluate associate feedback to improve manufacturing capability and efficiency.
• Project support for all items impacting assembly department processes.

Skills

Strong communication skills

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Read & interpret drawings

PDDA/MOST knowledge

Analytical problem solving

Independent worker

Flexible hours & weekends

Travel (domestic & international)

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Catia

Job description

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!

Shift

Day shift, with 10% rotating to second shift as needed (to support project or mass production schedules).

Wage Information

$29.18

Job Purpose

Using knowledge of manufacturing process, develop work instructions for safe and efficient processes and workflows to support the assembly of Honda Power Sports equipment including using analytical tools and hands on expertise to maximize production line efficiency.

Key Accountabilities

• Use MOST to develop balanced processes across manufacturing area. Work to achieve high process efficiency. Apply lean manufacturing techniques. Design processes that are simple and achieve SQCDM targets.
• Audit existing processes to confirm accuracy and efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste within process to improve efficiency. Apply 5S work methods, workstation design, and set best practices for production.
• Support New Model events. Forecast design impact to department. Incorporate change points into process design. Identify concerns and countermeasures before mass production.
• Conduct studies to determine the most efficient sequence of operations, workflow and recommend methods for maximum utilization of production facilities and personnel.
• Train the Trainer activity to convey process change points and updates to New Model and Department trainers.
• Collect and evaluate associate input and feedback to improve manufacturing capability and efficiency. This also includes incorporating new manufacturing methods or processes to improve existing operations.
• Read and understand parts drawings, Specification updates, and 3D Catia data to forecast design change impact to department and incorporate change points into process design.
• Evaluate and implement ergonomic and safety countermeasures to prevent associate injury and improve process safety rank.
• Assist in the development of New Tools, Jigs & Fixtures related to process needs
• Project support for all items impacting assembly departments associate process.

Qualifications, Experience, And Skills

Minimum Educational Qualifications

• High School Diploma

Minimum Experience

• 0-6 years of experience
• Additional years of experience may be required based on education.

Other Job-Specific Skills

• Strong communication skills: Verbal and Written
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Communicating changes to others.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Knowledge of Process Data Development and Analysis (PDDA). Process engineering (MOST) part numbers, BOM, and applications. Assembly (AF) quality control systems and specification systems and workflows. Assembly (AF) department layout and equipment.
• Skill in Analytical problem solving and decision making, communicating change to others, root cause analysis, collaboration with others, and self driven.
• Must have the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Must be able and willing to work flexible hours and weekends on short notice.
• Must be available for occasional travel (Domestic and International)
• Occasional overtime may be required without advance notice.

Working Conditions

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work as an individual or part of a team to manage parallel projects while working with minimal supervision. Must have the ability and willingness to work additional overtime hours without advanced notice with potential travel on short notice. Must be able to work flexible hours and weekends when needed to maintain schedule.

What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?

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.