Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in engineering or equipment development.
Proficiency in 3D CAD systems and software.
Experience with automated equipment development.
Excellent technical communication skills, both written and oral.
Responsibilities
Develop optimal machine concepts for process characteristic changes using sound engineering principles.
Provide technical support for equipment and processes, aiding project leadership.
Coordinate with external suppliers and plant resources.
Act as a direct project leader for small to midsized projects, driving engineering perspectives.
Conduct detailed process studies of new model car parts to evaluate machine capabilities.
Create specifications and scope documentation to summarize project change points and establish criteria.
Support the installation phase of projects, ensuring specifications are verified.
Maintain a critical path schedule to meet overall project milestones.
Benefits
Competitive base salary with adjustments based on location and experience.
Paid overtime for additional work hours.
Regional bonus opportunities when applicable.
Comprehensive industry-leading benefit plans including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Generous paid time off policies, including vacation and holidays.
Company paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
401K plan with company match and additional contributions.
Relocation assistance available for eligible candidates.
Full Job Description
Job Purpose
Work as part of a multi-discipline team to introduce and implement equipment required for new model introduction into Honda facilities. By leveraging 3D CAD software and simulation tools, they will need to identify key change points and summarize into a specification that fixes design requirements. This individual will be asked to drive forward projects and activity as functional Project Leader, Person In Charge(PIC), or Subject Matter Expert, from inception through the handoff to final design/assy. They will be asked to focus on characteristic improvements, which align with the Business Unit strategy and regional goals. They will be asked to collaborate with the design team and plant members in order to achieve required quality, cost, and safety criteria.
Key Accountabilities
Development of optimal machine concepts for any process characteristic change; by utilizing fundamentally sound engineering principles.
Provides technical support of equipment/process and the ability to feed/indirectly support the Project Leadership function.
Support correlation with external functions (ex. external suppliers or plant resources).
Functionally act as direct project leaders for small/midsized business plan projects, driving forward the project from an engineering perspective.
Perform detailed process studies of new model car part to understand machine capability, feeding back issues to car part designers as needed.
Creation of Specification/Scope of work documentation to summarize changepoints, establish criteria and process/part flow.
Online support during the installation phase of the project, linked to verifying spec criteria.
Create and maintain a critical path schedule to maintain overall project milestones
Qualifications, Experience, and Skills
Minimum Educational Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering or equivalent work experience.
Minimum Experience:
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
Other Job-Specific Skills:
Knowledge of 3D CAD systems and software
Background in automated equipment development
Excellent technical communication skills (both written and oral)
Visa Sponsorship:
This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.
Working Conditions
85% Office environment - creation of specification documentation.
15% Manufacturing floor - direct line side investigation / system-up support / verification at any Honda facility
Must be willing to travel locally, regional, and internationally as required on a project basis (to Honda facilities or external equipment vendors).
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 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
About Honda Motors
Honda Motors is a leading manufacturer of automobiles, motorcycles, and power equipment. The company was founded in 1948 by Soichiro Honda and has since grown to become one of the largest automotive companies in the world. Honda Motors is known for its innovative designs and commitment to sustainability, with a focus on developing environmentally friendly vehicles. The company operates in over 30 countries and has a strong presence in the United States, Japan, and Europe.
