Manufacturing Process Senior Engineer

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

About The Position

Design manual manufacturing processes for new products that match planned factory characteristics and startup timing while meeting project and business plan targets. The role evaluates process impacts throughout design development, develops balanced and efficient processes, and supports readiness for new model production. The position works with cross-functional engineering groups, the MMC organization, and production teams to plan and implement manufacturing processes, address concerns, improve efficiency, and prepare for mass production. It also supports the Paint department’s Associate Process and communicates project status, plans, and key department metrics.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, or Engineering Technology), or equivalent related experience.
At least 2 years of experience.
Skills in MS Office, standard time evaluations, workstation design, CATIA, 5S, Lean Manufacturing, Honda Issue Management systems (IMS, CRF), and customer service.
Ability to work generally during first-shift production hours, with occasional split- or second-shift support.
Ability to work in both a fast-paced manufacturing environment and an office environment.
Ability to travel approximately 10% per year, depending on project location and status.
Employment visa sponsorship is unavailable; applicants requiring sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered.

Responsibilities

Confirm manufacturing process impact through Design Development timing, including process and manpower studies based on design development data, drawing releases, and DE correlation.
Use M.O.S.T. to develop balanced processes across manufacturing areas, maximize process efficiency, apply Lean Manufacturing techniques, and design simple processes that meet SQCDM targets.
Maintain and update factory manpower status and assess current manufacturing against design development impact; report for evaluation timings.
Estimate line work times and equipment loads, and develop Operation Standards.
Identify process waste and efficiency improvements; apply 5S work methods, workstation design, and production best practices.
Correlate and communicate development plans to MMC process members to ensure T-stage readiness.
Evaluate and implement ergonomic countermeasures to help prevent associate injury.
Support New Model Events, forecast design impact to the department, incorporate change points into process design, and identify and counter concerns before mass production.
Develop project plans and schedules, establish timelines and detailed activities, and hold meetings with cross-functional engineering groups to ensure completeness.
Provide project support for items impacting the Paint department’s Associate Process.
Collect feedback from the MMC organization and production floor, address concerns, and use feedback in future design development.
Create charts and presentations to report status and plans for key department metrics.