Manufacturing Senior Engineer

Job Description

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

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 (SEQDCM) targets.

This role contributes to HDMA’s mission by ensuring optimal manufacturing performance through the development, management, and continuous improvement of production processes, technologies, and team capabilities.

Key Accountabilities

Develop, implement, and maintain manufacturing methods, operation sequences, and processes for parts, components, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies.

Review and analyze daily production reports to identify improvement opportunities and lead root cause analysis or countermeasure activities.

Utilize data analysis and PDCA methodology to lead and support cross-functional problem-solving and decision-making.

Monitor and manage equipment and processes to ensure peak manufacturing performance while minimizing operating expenses.

Lead and mentor team members and colleagues to build technical expertise and enhance overall capability within the department.

Establish priorities and make data-driven decisions to most effectively accomplish business and production objectives.

Manage project implementation including schedule, budget, and resources to achieve cost, timing, and quality targets.

Test, evaluate, and introduce new technologies and innovations to enhance equipment and process efficiency.

Develop and manage investment and expense budgets to ensure achievement of cost targets.

Qualifications & Experience

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline (BSME / BSMET / BSEE / BS Manufacturing Engineering).

Required Experience

2–8 years of relevant engineering experience depending on education level.

Skills & Competencies

Strong technical analysis, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Proficiency with industry-standard software and data analysis tools.

Demonstrated leadership, project management, and communication (verbal / written) abilities.

Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently or lead others.

Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.

Commitment to continuous improvement and achieving business plan objectives.

Decisions Expected

Prioritize and follow up on daily production performance and countermeasure actions.

Develop and execute strategies to achieve unit and company initiatives.

Lead and evaluate business planning and justification for resource or budget changes.

Determine project budgets, schedules, and improvement activities to enhance operational efficiency.

Working Conditions

Work Environment : Approximately 50% office / 50% manufacturing floor activity.

Physical Requirements : Hands-on involvement in troubleshooting and process improvement; requires use of PPE, tools, and gauging equipment.

Overtime : 10–15 hours per week, with potential weekend or off-shift support as needed.

Travel : Approximately 5% (domestic and international).

Exposure : Working near oils, lubricants, and manufacturing equipment within production areas.

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.)
• Regional Bonus (when applicable)
• Manager Lease Car Program (No Cost - Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included)
• 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 :

Additional Offerings :

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.