Manufacturing Principal Engineer

American Honda Motor Company • Haw River, NC

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About The Position

Lead in development of problem solving, continuous improvement and associate mentoring/development, in alignment with efficient production, new model introduction, business plan implementation and innovation to achieve or exceed targets that promote associate success.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology
• 12 or more years of experience based on education

Nice To Haves

• Aligns planning and goal setting to company vision.
• Develops practical and realistic plans that ensure efficient use of resources.
• Ensures development plans exist for all engineers and that these plans consider the associates career aspirations.
• Celebrates the accomplishments of individuals.
• Ensures that associates feel seen, heard, and valued as key contributors to Honda's success.
• Demonstrates a genuine interest in new ideas through openness, accessibility and two-way discussions on how new ideas can work for NCM.
• Ensures continuous improvement processes and improvement targets are in place and followed.
• Furthers cooperation by facilitating up, down and across the organization.
• Considers customer viewpoint in decision making.
• Utilize production, equipment, and plant data to make informed decisions.
• Ability to evaluate the input vs the output on tasks quickly to make the team more efficient.

Responsibilities

• Oversee equipment function and line flow of assigned area.
• Continuous development of self, colleagues and team through training and mentoring to proactively improve areas of management expertise for personal and team growth.
• Evaluate and ensure management of critical production issues (down time, quality and safety issues etc.) for allocation of resources and appropriate action is taken in a timely manner.
• Evaluate and assess concerns identified by team to help or guide them to address or correct and resolve issues utilizing PDCA.
• Monitor daily SEQDCM conditions by reviewing daily reports to manage department outflow.
• Manage projects for business plan and new model.
• Manage required organizational resources (manpower, structure, budget) necessary to achieve operational expectations.
• Collaborate in the development of Business Plan Strategy and new technologies or model introductions to improve production characteristics and ensure voice of the floor is heard.

Benefits

• 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
• Lifestyle Account
• Childcare Reimbursement Account
• Elder Care Support
• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
• Wellbeing Program
• Community Service and Engagement Programs
• Product Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree