Senior Manufacturing Engineer (EX2/CL4) - Die Casting - American Honda Motor Co Inc

Location
Anna, Ohio
Onsite

Job Purpose
Leads, creates, and implements innovative technical activities and solutions in the areas of Business Plan, New Model, and Mass Production to efficiently meet or exceed Safety, Environment, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Morale characteristics targets.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain methods, operation sequence, and processes in the manufacturing or fabrication of parts, components sub-assemblies, and final assemblies.
• Review and analyze daily report(s) to identify SQD potential countermeasures and /or root cause analysis opportunities and strive 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. Estimates manufacturing cost, determines time standards, and makes recommendations for tooling and process requirements of new or existing product lines/
• 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

• BSME / BSMET / BSEE / BS Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent experience
• A minimum of two years of relevant experience based on education
• 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

Workstyle

• Work in production environment requiring PPE and lockout in manufacturing operations
• Working near oils, cutting lubricants
• Hands-on investigation and troubleshooting within equipment to countermeasure issues and to determine improvement activity
• Working with hand/power tools, quality gauging and instrumentation
• 50% office environment/ 50% manufacturing lineside activity
• 10-15 hours overtime per week
• Possible weekend or off-shift support as necessary
• Travel 5% (domestic & international)

At Honda, you will play a key role in our journey to become a company that society wants to exist now, and in the future. Your endless curiosity will drive innovation and your courageous spirit will challenge the status quo.  We believe having a workforce made up of diverse thinkers and innovators makes us a better Honda.  Respect for each other and respect for diversity each and every day drives our associates to contribute at the highest level and work effectively in a team environment.  We make the dream of mobility a reality with our innovative and high-quality products. Together, we Bring the Future to our customers, associates, and communities.  We are Honda!

What differentiates Honda and makes 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, education, etc.
• Annual Bonus
• Overtime
• Industry leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)•    Paid time off, including vacation, paid holidays, sick time, personal days
• 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
• Lifestyle Bonus
• Relocation assistance

Career Growth:

• Advancement opportunities
• Career mobility  
• Education reimbursement for continued learning
• Training and Development programs 

Additional Offerings:

• Wellbeing program
• Community service and engagement programs
• Product programs
• Free drinks onsite

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.