Supervisor, Manufacturing Equipment Engineering

American Honda Motor Company, Inc.; Lincoln (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

American Honda Motor Company, Inc. is seeking a seasoned engineering leader to head the development and improvement of Equipment Strategy and Business Plan, driving Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Morale, and Environment (SQCDME) targets.

You will supervise a team of equipment engineers and technicians, monitor performance, resolve issues through root-cause analysis, and collaborate with cross-functional partners to optimize utilization and implement innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering.
• At least 5 years of project management or equipment experience.
• Ability to lead engineering teams and schedule tasks in dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead a team of equipment engineers and technicians.
• Monitor team performance and conduct performance reviews.
• Resolve equipment issues by root cause analysis and cross-functional collaboration.
• Optimize equipment utilization to reduce waste and boost productivity.
• Promote continuous improvement in engineering processes.
• Stay updated on trends to enhance equipment performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on equipment requirements.
• Oversee installation, upgrading, and modification of equipment.

Skills

Lead Engineering Team

Schedule and Prioritize Tasks

Education

Associate degree in Engineering

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

Leading a team in the development and improvement of Equipment Strategy and Business Plan to improve Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Morale, Environment (SQCDME) targets.

Key Accountabilities

• Supervising and leading a team of equipment engineers and technicians, including providing direction, training, and offering support.
• Monitors team performance, setting goals and conducting performance reviews to ensure the team’s effectiveness.
• Support the resolution of equipment-related issues by identifying root causes, analysing data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement effective solutions.
• Focus on optimizing equipment utilization, reduce waste and improve overall productivity within the production process.
• Promoting a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging innovative approaches in the engineering processes.
• Staying up-to-date with emerging technologies and trends to identify opportunities for enhancing equipment performance, efficiency and effectiveness.
• Works closely with cross functional teams to provide input on equipment requirements specifications, and performance improvements.
• Overseeing the installation, upgrading, and modification of equipment

Qualifications, Experience, And Skills

Minimum Educational Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering

Minimum Experience

• Minimum of 5 (years) of Project management/Equipment Experience
• (For Internal Posting, No Corrective Actions of any level in past 12 months & at or above 99% attendance.)

Other Job-Specific Skills

• Ability to Lead Engineering Team
• Ability to Schedule and prioritize task in dynamic environment

Working Conditions

• Office and Production Environment
• Must be able to work nights and weekends as required (New Model Launch, Weekend Work, Shutdown).
• Must be willing to travel as needed.
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed.

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.