Manufacturing Equipment Principal Engineer

About the Role

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

Please Note: Sponsorship for employment visa status for these positions is unavailable. Applicants requiring sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future (e.g., F-1 CPT/OPT, H-1B, TN, etc.) will not be considered.

Working Conditions

• Any physical job function to fit within Honda ergonomic guidelines.
• Work environment is office or manufacturing clean room.
• Occasional travel is required either domestic or international for training or equipment confirmations.
• Five to ten overtime hours is typical but could be more based on project or equipment downtimes

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