Supervisor Automotive Manufacturing Process Engineering

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!

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 which 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!

Location

100% onsite at Honda's East Liberty, OHplant.

Job Purpose

The Manufacturing Process Engineer Supervisor is responsible for leading the team of engineers who maintain and develop the sequence of assembly and operations standards in the Assembly Department at ourEast Liberty Auto Plant. Process Engineer is responsible for assembly process development and determining the sequence of assembly for spec parts based upon existing process / parts lay out / ST and / or the maintenance and optimization of established process to achieve the SQCDM metrics.

Key Accountabilities

Continuous development of self, colleagues, and team through training and mentoring to proactively improve areas of technical expertise for personal and team growth.

Lead and / or support collaborative development and problem-solving utilizing manufacturing solutions with existing and new technology.

Lead / support process development and maturation to achieve project targets.

Build process expertise to represent the department through communication to management.

Link to department initiatives in the area of technical expertise; (business plan, investment, FSI, Monozukuri, and Global Mother).

Understand / manage T-Stage (Trail stage)or mass production design change impact to process design.

Develop and maintain accuracy of systems required to support production. (Operation Standards, parts, PDDA, time standards, delivery locations, part flows, layouts….etc)

Design and improve process efficiency for maximum manpower utilization to establish direct process coverage (DPC).

Develop department sourcing strategies to optimize cost effectiveness.

Collaborate with other departments, factories or experts for development and improvements as well as impact to the department (Packaging, Purchasing, APQ, QIC, New Model, Equipment, Safety, Quality… etc.)

Strive for continuous improvement through cycling PDCA for area of responsibility to ensure associate success.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial and Robotics); or 8 years equivalent relevant experience.

A minimum of two years of experience..

2 years mass production assembly experience, preferred.

Knowledge of : Process Data Development and Analysis (PDDA); process engineering (MOST); parts numbers, BOM, and applications; Assembly (AF) quality control systems and specification; Assembly (AF) techniques and processes; New model project development; quality control systems and work flows; Assembly (AF) department layout and equipment.

Skill in : Utilizing 2D and 3D drafting utilities - CATIA; analytical problem solving and decision making; project management.

Ability to : Respond effectively to unusual demands and special projects; work and communicate effectively in a team environment; clearly and concisely document thoughts, ideas, requirements, and problems.

Workstyle

Approx. 5 to 8 hours per workweek or as based on need.

Work weekends, off shifts and holidays as production schedules dictate

Travel to other NA Gempos is required for benchmarking activity

1 - 5 trips / year (4-8 weeks total) - domestic or international. May be required to travel to Japan for an extended period (2-4 weeks or more) Multi-plant assignments

Multi-plant assignments

Visa sponsorship issues

This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

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, etc.)

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 :

Lifestyle Account

Childcare Reimbursement Account

Elder Care Support

Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment

Wellbeing Program

Community Service and Engagement Programs

Product Programs

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.