Logistics Process Sr. Engineer at American Honda Motor Co Inc

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!

About this Position:

The Supply Chain Management Operations Department is responsible for the oversight, standardization and technical leadership of the internal material handling operations at the Honda automobile powertrain and final assembly sites across North America. Specifically, the Local Process Engineer position is responsible for engineering and executing the internal logistics flow of parts through a specific Honda plant to the production line. This position will be responsible for the development and design of internal material delivery processes. Must be comfortable working and communicating with stakeholders. Candidate will develop business solutions to support operations through process analysis, time studies, work balancing, etc. Industrial Engineering and systems knowledge or experience required.

Responsibilities include:

• Use knowledge and experience to continually improve efficiency and effectiveness of tasks within area of expertise. Execute activities / tasks to achieve strategic objectives.
• Generate options for process improvements based on department business plans and budget targets; make daily decisions related to your area of expertise based on business need.
• Lead design, and implement process design and improvements by utylizing engineering tools (MOST, AutoCAD, QMF, Excel, etc.) Actively support / participate in project team activities related to significant business innovation; develop and execute activities / tasks to achieve objectives of business team.
• Demonstrate solid base of technical knowledge in day-to-day operations with understanding of process and system tools. Display understanding of how business works in daily activities and how your role impacts business.
• Maintain assigned process design through daily maintenance, process audits, and continuous improvement. Ensure all process related documentation is completed in the standard format, stored in the proper location, and communicated to all of the appropriate parties.
• Respond to production issues when the engineering of the process needs addressed using demonstrated problem solving ability, problem identification, root cause analysis, countermeasure identification, and situation analysis study.

Minimum Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering or equivalent related experience.

Minimum Experience:

• 2-5 years of experience in supply chain operations and/or process engineering preferred

Other job-specific skills:    

• Strong communication capabilities (able to communicate a problem summary to cross functional audience.
• Broad understanding of parts flow, logistics, delivery system, and manufacturing flow.
• Design and utilize analytics for daily / monthly team reports. Strong Analytical skills utilizing Excel / other software.
• Project management experience or capability. Ability to lead meetings and Unit level themes. Good presentation skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Reliable and flexible.

Additional Position Factors:

• Open office environment.
• Substantial overtime hours required during project / new model implementations.
• Alternate shift times may be required during project / new model implementations.

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
•    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.