Assistant Manager, Manufacturing Equipment Engineering
About The Position
Lead the Engineering team through problem solving, continuous improvement, and associate mentoring and development. The role supports efficient production, new model introduction, business plan implementation, and innovation to achieve or exceed targets and promote associate success. It oversees equipment function and line flow, manages production concerns and resources, monitors daily department conditions, and leads projects related to business plans and new models. The position also collaborates on business plan strategy and new technologies or model introductions, ensuring the voice of the production floor is heard. The role requires 0–15% travel for training and offsite support or meetings as needed. Daily, weekly, weekend, and holiday overtime is required and varies. The employee must be able to work varying or rotating shifts for extended periods when requested. Employment visa sponsorship is unavailable.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology, such as mechanical, electrical, industrial, or robotics, or other equivalent related experience.
- At least 8 years of experience based on education.
- Knowledge and experience with Honda’s business planning process.
- Expertise within the assigned manufacturing department.
- Able to work varying or rotating shifts for extended periods if requested.
- Able to meet the required daily, weekly, weekend, and holiday overtime schedule, which varies.
Responsibilities
- Oversee equipment function and line flow of the assigned area.
- Develop self, colleagues, and the team through training and mentoring to improve management expertise and support personal and team growth.
- Evaluate and ensure management of critical production issues, including downtime, quality, and safety issues, so resources are allocated and appropriate action is taken promptly.
- Evaluate concerns identified by the team and guide them in addressing, correcting, and resolving issues using PDCA.
- Monitor daily SEQDCM conditions by reviewing daily reports and managing department outflow.
- Manage projects related to the business plan and new models.
- Manage organizational resources, including manpower, structure, and budget, to meet operational expectations.
- Collaborate in developing business plan strategy and introducing new technologies or models to improve production characteristics and ensure the voice of the floor is heard.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary, based on factors including geographic location and work experience.
- Regional bonus when applicable.
- Manager lease car program with no-cost car, maintenance, and insurance.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefit plans.
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and shutdown.
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability.
- 401(k) plan with company match and additional contribution.
- Relocation assistance if eligible.
- Advancement opportunities and career mobility.
- Education reimbursement for continued learning.
- Training and development programs.
- Lifestyle account.
- Childcare reimbursement account.
- Elder care support.
- Tuition assistance and student loan repayment.
- Wellbeing program.
- Community service and engagement programs.
- Product programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
