Group Lead - Production Equipment (Equipment Engineer, Asst. Mgr.)

American Honda Motor Co.

East Liberty, OH Posted 6/21/2024 Full Time

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda
Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.”


We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.


If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!

Location

East Liberty, Ohio

Job Purpose

Lead and oversee all aspects and activities of ERS (Equipment Reliability & Stability) Stability Group.

Directs group activities to assist in providing regional standards and strategies for production equipment with a focus on driving improved production characteristics for the NA region. Consider all elements required to maintain stable production, including documentation, and PM/spare parts optimization. Identify horizontal countermeasures to the region based on root cause analysis of local failures. Feed information from past problem history back to the origin source via the regional ERS team to ensure recurrence prevention is a consideration in new equipment spec/design.

Key Accountabilities

  • Ensure understanding and execution of Core Roles & Responsibilities (R&Rs) for each direct report
  • In keeping with Honda Philosophy, develop individual and/or team talent through regular guidance, regular feedback and development planning
  • Utilize ERS team (working with LO engineering/MESD) to resolve chronic downtime and complex problems through technical support and/or actual countermeasure implementation
  • Support N.A. direction for ERS workflow, prioritization, work input, progress tracking, and R&R
  • Participate in regular communication meetings with ERS Leadership Team to build consensus
  • Prepare weekly ERS and Trouble Reports
  • Share local trouble items with ERS, HCM, HDMC, and Japan as needed for horizontal counter-measure application
  • Submit and manage trouble budget projects (former warranty) from a regional viewpoint that originated from a local failure
  • Help ensure consistency across N.A. region to drive effective RCA, RP, and C/M activity
  • Utilize ERS team (working with LO engineering/MESD) to propose updates any equipment and/or maintenance related standards including EOL/EOS
  • Supports personnel activities of group, such as recruitment, hiring, succession planning, performance evaluations, and performance management.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (concentration in Manufacturing a plus) or related equivalent experience
  • 8-15 years of technical/engineering work experience in Manufacturing (focus in specialized area a plus)
  • Understanding of Honda business acumen
  • Hands on experience understanding
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office
  • Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills to communicate effectively both with customers and internal project team

Working Conditions

  • Hybrid position, located at ELP with expectation of being on-site as the primary work location
  • 80-90% office, 10-20% production floor (go to the spot), 10-20% remote
  • Travel as required to other auto plant sites or key Honda suppliers

What differentiates Honda and makes us an employer of choice


Total Rewards:
• 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

Additional Offerings:
• Lifestyle Account
• Childcare Reimbursement Account
• Elder Care Support
• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
• Wellbeing Program
• Community Service and Engagement Programs
• Product Programs
• Free Drinks Onsite

Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.

JOB LOCATION:
East Liberty, OH 43319

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