Senior Manufacturing Equipment Engineer

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

• The incumbent will lead activities related to equipment characteristic improvement for the department by performing true root cause analysis of top problems, implementing countermeasures and leading investment projects to meet department/plant needs. Facilitate department S, Q, and D metric target achievement.

Key Accountabilities

• Manufacturing Equipment Expert:
  Equipment top problem root cause analysis and permanent countermeasure.
  Collect, analyze, and summarize information and trends related to equipment performance.
  Identify improvement opportunities for Key Performance Indicators and for cost avoidance/elimination.
  Become an expert in a specific area of automation technology (i.e. PLC, Motion Control, Robotics, etc...) and train associates on equipment or process changes.
  Lifecycle management of manufacturing equipment. (Spare Parts, Procedures, PMs
• Project Management:
  Define and create scope of design and construction for renovation, upgrade of existing electrical systems, or for build of a new system with a focus on cost control. Conduct PDCA during design and implementation stage. Create, implement and maintain project schedules and achieve desired results. Present project activity and justifications to management to gain approval.
  Review, verify and approve engineering drawings at the various design completion levels. Work with and manage contractors' activities throughout the different phases of a project
• New Technology:
  Use manufacturing expertise to support company's development of new processes
• End-of-Life Planning:
  Understand department equipment characteristics as they relate to end-of-life/replacement/upgrade. Identify critical equipment for inclusion to long-term replacement strategy, support prioritization and timing of individual replacements, and support department overall investment strategy and justification.

Workstyle

This is an onsite job based at our East Liberty Auto Plant, in Ohio

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering or similar degree or equivalent related experience
• 2 to 8 years relevant work experience based on education
• Ability to interact in a team environment
• Microsoft Office, 3D modelling/electrical design software
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings

Visa sponsorship issues

• This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship

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.

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