Manufacturing Engineer

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda
Honda has a clear vision for the future, and its 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 Hondas, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!

Job Purpose

The Manufacturing Engineer will lead, create, and implement innovative technical activities and solutions in the areas of Mass Production, Business Plan and New Model to efficiently meet or exceed Safety, Environment, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Morale characteristic targets.

Key Accountabilities

Effectively communicate upstream and downstream to all levels of the organization to assure common understanding and direction.
Review and analyze daily report(s) to identify safety, quality, delivery gaps and develop potential countermeasures and /or root cause analysis opportunities striving for continuous improvement.
Utilize data analysis and PDCA 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 and function while minimizing operating expense.
Develop capability of self, colleagues, and team through training, mentoring, and sharing of experiences in area of technical expertise and understanding.
Establish priorities and make decisions based on data analytics to most effectively accomplish business objectives.
Manage project implementation, schedule, budget and resource allocations to ensure successful completion and target achievement.
Test, evaluate, and implement new and innovative technologies to improve overall equipment and process efficiency.
Develop and manage investment and expense budgets to achieve overall cost targets.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

Bachelors degree in engineering or engineering technology (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial or Electrical, etc) with relevant experience and interest in Manufacturing (6 years engineering experience required in lieu of a degree)
Manufacturing co-op experience preferred but not required
Computer literate to support industry standard software applications
Positive attitude, open minded & team player
Strong self-motivation and desire to work in a manufacturing environment
Self-managed and able to provide and set direction for others to be successful
Demonstrates leadership capabilities
Demonstrate strong communication (verbal/written) skills
Ability to multi-task and solve complex problems thru analysis to propose and implement appropriate countermeasures based on timing, quality, and cost.
Strong technical analysis and troubleshooting skills
Ability to manage projects

Working Conditions

Work in production environment requiring PPE and lockout in manufacturing operations
Manufacturing environment with the potential of working near hydraulic oils, cutting lubricants, ferrous and aluminum materials
Hands-on investigation and troubleshooting within equipment to countermeasure issues and to determine improvement activity
Working with hand/power tools, automation equipment, quality gauging and instrumentation
50% office environment/ 50% manufacturing lineside activity
10-15 hours overtime per week possible
Possible weekend or off-shift support as necessary
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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