What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a HondaHondahas 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!Job PurposeLead maturation of paint materials development (pretreatment, e-coat, sealer, sound deadeners, underbody coatings, primer, basecoat, clearcoat, wax, etc.) from R&D for production application through strategic planningand execution to achieve product specifications and key SEQDCM metrics and manage current mass production materials.Key AccountabilitiesMentor, develop capability of, and manage materials group and paint mix members through teaching and training.Develop, implement, and manage materials plans to achieve new model, plant, and department objectives.Support and execute root-cause problem analysis and quality improvement activities related to all paint materials (body and bumper).Manage all aspects of Body and Bumper Paint Mix across all three shiftsEnsure daily, weekly, and monthly team tasks are completed on time. Summarize results and report to department leadershipLead all ADC/GO ADC and Purchasing driven material changes and ensure all materials meet spec within line and plant characteristics.Lead material cost reduction themes and report progress at department monthly reviews.Identify areas of materials characteristic improvement and proactively research material technologies to support achievement of those improvements.Manage all paint material ordering and inventory levelsQualifications, Experience, and SkillsBachelor’s degree in Chemical or Materials Engineering, Materials Science or equivalent experience8+ Years of relevant experience, based on educationTechnical understanding of paint department materialsKnowledge of paint department and material application equipmentComplex problem analysis skills Ability to learn a variety of computer softwareWorking ConditionsWeekend and holiday/shutdown work may be requiredRole is primarily on-site with limited remote work flexibility.Domestic and international travel approximately 1-4 trips/year to support supplier quality assurance and materialdevelopment at other Honda and supplier facilitiesApproximately 50% office environment, 50% production floor/material labHonda 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.