Stability Equipment 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 Working with the Plant (aka Genpo) Manufacturing Equipment Services Department (MESD) leadership team and Engineering Group, identify chronic or critical equipment or process downtime items. Identify priority trouble items and develop root cause analysis with countermeasure and recurrence prevention actions. Share within the Equipment Reliability & Stability (ERS) team for horizontal reflection. Provide input and technical application support towards improved standardization of regional production systems. Provide emergency technical support for complex problem analysis and countermeasure as required. Assist Frame Manufacturing Characteristics (FMC) and Equipment Production (EPD) associates by providing feedback/support on equipment related trouble due to spec, design, and install. Work with Equipment Production (EPD) associates to coordinate assembly and install of countermeasure activity. Based on Genpo results, identify concerns and provide potential countermeasures to improve reliability centered spec, design, and installation activity. Develop improvement themes working within the Equipment Reliability & Stability (ERS) team for North American regional improvement. Key Accountabilities Support in the identification of chronic downtime root cause and countermeasure in specialized area. Communicate issues to Equipment Reliability & Stability (ERS) leadership for regional distribution. Analyze current manufacturing characteristics and summarize results in comparison to achievement of equipment or process related Genpo targets. Provide input for improved reliability for new Equipment specification requirements based on current struggle items. Prepare reports of results and execute Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA). Conduct Key Performance Indicator gap analysis and countermeasure activity development. Support new technology introduction as needed. Qualifications, Experience, and Skills Minimum Educational Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (concentration in Manufacturing a plus) or related equivalent experience Minimum Experience: 0-2 years of technical/engineering work experience in Manufacturing (focus in specialized area a plus) Other Job-Specific Skills: Working knowledge of automated equipment electrical hardware/software design, including knowledge of machine safety controls, servo position control, field Input/Output (I/O) networking, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), and Human-Machine Interface (HMI) Application of engineering and manufacturing principles In-depth understanding of machining processes. Proficient with Microsoft Office Strong verbal and written skills to communicate effectively both with customers and internal project teams Working Conditions Flexible Work Hours & Schedule if needed Ability to Travel, both domestic and international (<10%) travel to manufacturing and vendors sites 5-15 hours of OT per week Weekend and holiday work may be required 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 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.