Manufacturing Equipment Engineer

Honda Dev. and Mfg. of Am.,LLC • Anna, OH

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About The Position

Lead, create, and implement technical activities and solutions in mass production, business planning, and new model work to meet or exceed targets for safety, environment, quality, delivery, cost, and morale. Monitor and manage equipment and processes to support manufacturing performance while minimizing operating expense. Use data analysis and Plan Do Check Act to address complex problems, implement countermeasures, and drive continuous improvement. Manage projects, schedules, budgets, resources, and investments, and evaluate new technologies to improve equipment and process efficiency.

The role combines office work (40%) with manufacturing-line activity (60%). It involves hands-on investigation and troubleshooting in a production environment, including work with equipment, tools, automation equipment, quality gauging, and instrumentation. Personal protective equipment and lockout procedures are required. The environment may involve hydraulic oils, cutting lubricants, ferrous materials, and aluminum materials. Overtime of 5–10 hours per week may be possible, with weekend or off-shift support as needed. Travel is less than 5%, domestic and international.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or associate’s degree in engineering or engineering technology, such as mechanical, manufacturing, industrial, or electrical engineering, with relevant experience and an interest in manufacturing; if no degree, six years of experience is required.
• Computer literacy sufficient to use industry-standard software applications.
• Positive attitude, open-mindedness, and ability to work as part of a team.
• Strong self-motivation and desire to work in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to manage oneself and provide direction to others.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and analyze and solve complex problems, proposing and implementing countermeasures based on timing, quality, and cost.
• Strong technical analysis and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to manage projects.
• Ability to work in a production environment requiring personal protective equipment and lockout procedures.
• Ability to perform hands-on equipment investigation and troubleshooting and work with hand and power tools, automation equipment, quality gauging, and instrumentation.

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing co-op experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively across organizational levels to ensure common understanding and direction.
• Review and analyze daily reports to identify safety, quality, and delivery gaps, and develop countermeasures or root-cause analysis opportunities.
• Use data analysis and Plan Do Check Act to develop and justify solutions with related groups and departments to solve complex problems.
• Monitor and manage equipment and processes to maintain manufacturing performance and function while minimizing operating expense.
• Develop the capabilities of self, colleagues, and the team through training, mentoring, and sharing technical knowledge and experience.
• Set priorities and make data-informed decisions to accomplish business objectives.
• Manage project implementation, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations to achieve project targets.
• Test, evaluate, and implement technologies to improve equipment and process efficiency.
• Develop and manage investment and expense budgets to meet cost targets.

Benefits

• Competitive base wages, based on factors including geographic location and work experience
• Paid overtime
• Regional bonus, when applicable
• 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
• Advancement opportunities
• Career mobility
• Education reimbursement for continued learning
• Training and development programs
• Lifestyle account
• Childcare reimbursement account
• Tuition assistance and student loan repayment
• Elder care support
• Wellbeing program
• Community service and engagement programs
• Product programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree