New Model PL/Process Engineer at American Honda Motor Co Inc

New Model PL / Process Engineer

Location: Russells Point, Ohio

Workstyle: Onsite

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: 

Process design associate responsible for developing safe and efficient processes in 4WD / AT utilizing M.O.S.T . Managing part delivery locations lineside best suited for process layout. Packaging design approvals.

Responsibilities include:

• Using M.O.S.T to develop balanced processes across manufacturing areas. Working to achieve high process efficiency. Applying Lean Manufacturing techniques. Designing processes that are simple and achieving SQCDM targets
• Auditing and maintaining data to ensure accurate information across all operation standards
• Performing time estimates for production processes and developing Operation Standards.
• Identifying and implementing ergonomic countermeasures to prevent associate injury
• Support New Model Events. Identify concerns and countermeasures before mass production
• Develop plans and schedules for projects as needed
• Provide project support for evaluation as needed develop a summary on process impacts as needed
• Ensure lineside racks are set up for process delivery when changes are made to the line
• Packaging representative for the Assembly Department. Work with SCO to confirm any packaging changes occur
• Develop the capability of self, colleagues, and team through training, mentoring, and sharing experience.
• Collect feedback from the production floor and line staff and address concerns as needed
• MLS

Who we are seeking:

Required Work Experience:

• 0-4 years of manufacturing experience based on education

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience required

Desired skills:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Dealing with conflict and empowerment to escalate (consensus-building skills)
• M.O.ST
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as within a team
• Demonstrated ability to respond immediately to production floor needs and requirements
• Intermediate computer skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of the SEQCDM guidelines/requirements within the area of responsibility
• Ability to manage time and multi-task
• Business Plan knowledge
• PDDA Knowledge
• AutoCAD / Catia drawing updates as needed

Additional Position Factors:

• Workstyle:       Onsite
• Travel:             5%

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 make us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards:

• Competitive Base Salary
• Annual Bonus
• Overtime Pay
• Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
• Paid time off, including vacation, paid holidays, sick time, and personal days
• 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:

• 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.