Stability Equipment Engineer

Honda Dev. and Mfg. of Am.,LLC•Lincoln, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Honda is seeking qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join their team. The Stability Equipment Engineer will work with the Plant Manufacturing Equipment Services Department (MESD) leadership team and Engineering Group to identify chronic or critical equipment or process downtime items. This role involves identifying priority trouble items, developing root cause analysis with countermeasures and recurrence prevention actions, and sharing findings within the Equipment Reliability & Stability (ERS) team for horizontal reflection. The engineer will also provide input and technical application support for improved standardization of regional production systems, offer emergency technical support for complex problem analysis, and assist Frame Manufacturing Characteristics (FMC) and Equipment Production (EPD) associates with equipment-related issues. Additionally, the role includes coordinating assembly and installation of countermeasures and developing improvement themes for North American regional improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (concentration in Manufacturing a plus) or related equivalent experience
0-2 years of technical/engineering work experience in Manufacturing (focus in specialized area a plus)
Working knowledge of automated equipment electrical hardware/software design, including knowledge of machine safety controls, servo position control, field Input/Output (I/O) networking, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), and Human-Machine Interface (HMI)
Application of engineering and manufacturing principles
In-depth understanding of machining processes.
Proficient with Microsoft Office
Strong verbal and written skills to communicate effectively both with customers and internal project teams

Responsibilities

Support in the identification of chronic downtime root cause and countermeasure in specialized area.
Communicate issues to Equipment Reliability & Stability (ERS) leadership for regional distribution.
Analyze current manufacturing characteristics and summarize results in comparison to achievement of equipment or process related Genpo targets.
Provide input for improved reliability for new Equipment specification requirements based on current struggle items.
Prepare reports of results and execute Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA).
Conduct Key Performance Indicator gap analysis and countermeasure activity development.
Support new technology introduction as needed.