Manufacturing Equipment Principal Engineer

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 Lead, create, and implement innovative technical activities and solutions in the areas of company/department Business Plan, New Model, and Mass Production to efficiently meet or exceed Safety, Environmental, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Morale (SEQDCM) characteristics targets. Key Accountabilities Develop skills in all aspects of manufacturing from mechanical, electrical, and controls viewpoint to fully understand equipment and processes requirements Provide leadership to reports representing Honda Philosophy with honest, fair, and consistent treatment and communication Lead daily equipment downtime, quality, safety and efficiency concerns to achieve department SQP KPI's Design concepts and equipment solution methods to meet the technical requirements established by PDCA analysis, Business Plan, or New Model projects Provide leadership, support, for Technical Engineering and Equipment Service Associates Create and manage manpower, expense and investment budgets and schedules required for the needed equipment designs to support PDCA, Business Plan, or New Model activity cost targets and project deadlines Support quality and process activity plans for Equipment confirmations to ensure a spike less effect on production after implementation Lead and support technical training and development of Eng, ES ,and PS staff Lead, plan, and organize continuous improvement activity to consistently drive down costs, improve efficiencies, and optimize equipment and processes Maintain a high level of safety for oneself and Department associates from an equipment viewpoint meeting all OHSA and Honda guidelines to meet Plant Safety A0's Qualifications, Experience, and Skills BS in Mechanical / Electrical / Industrial Engineering or related experience 8+ years, based on education Leadership and planning/organization skills Good problem solving and communications skills High technical knowledge and manufacturing experience 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) 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: 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.