Senior Manufacturing Equipment Engineer

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a HondaHonda 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! Please Note:  Sponsorship for employment visa status for these positions is unavailable. Applicants requiring sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future (e.g., F-1 CPT/OPT, H-1B, TN, etc.) will not be considered.  Job Purpose: The Equipment Production Manager is responsible for the daily shift operations of the production equipment group within the department, overseeing the groups technical training, assessment and development, managing New Model equipment programming activities, support equipment design and install activities to ensure spec and design requirements are achieved and interfacing with/reporting and concerns to the Departments Production Equipment Manager.   Accountabilities:Manage internal/external request to allow the production equipment team to focus on core responsibilities and avoid distractionsContinuous development of self, colleagues and team through training and mentoring to proactively maintain a highly skilled technical team of experts for personal & team growthEvaluate and ensure management of critical production issues for allocation of resources and appropriate action is taken in a timely manner during their shiftEvaluate and assess day-today production equipment related concerns identified by the team to help or guide them to address or correct and resolves issues utilizing high speed PDCALead and actively participates in Equipment groups initiatives such as BP, FSI, Mozo-Z to gain or share knowledge, promote continuous improvement and foster engagement for the shiftMonitor daily SEQDCM conditions for the shift by reviewing daily reports to manage department outflow (reports, contain, repair)Develop new ideas/methods to continuously improve efficiency & characteristicsKronos managementRoutinely audit the team to ensure compliance with department guidelines /policies/ procedures to ensure expectations are met   QualificationsEducation Required:An undergraduate degree in Engineering or equivalent relevant work experience. Experience2 to 5 years based on education.  Skills DesiredKnowledge of department systems & equipmentUnderstand available resources both internal to the department as well as externalNonconforming procedure - Knowledge of QMSBusiness Plan knowledgeDealing with conflict and empowerment to escalateCrisis management within shift or responsibilityDemonstrated ability to work independently as well as lead a teamDemonstrated ability to respond immediately to production floor needs andrequirements pertaining to equipmentProficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)Demonstrated knowledge of the SEQCDM guidelines/requirements within area of responsibilityRobot teaching / Pedant CapabilityEquipment build knowledgeEquipment recovery proceduresProject ManagementDeveloping & reporting delivery metricsCost reportingDemonstrated ability to lead and manage team dynamicsEffectively develop team capabilitiesDemonstrated ability to respond immediately to production floor needs andRequirements   Other working ConditionsMay have to work 2nd and 3rd shifts 20% of the time. 2nd shift starts at 3:30 pm; 3rd shift starts at 10:30 pmMay require standing for long durations of timeAble to work in a fast-paced production areaAble to work in an environment with varying temperaturesMust be able to lift up to 35 lbs.0-10% travel requirement for training and offsite support as neededDaily, weekly, weekend and shutdown OT support. 5-15 hours of OT per week.Ability to perform production line work and work online as neededAbility to work under minimal supervisionAbility to work on computer for long hoursHonda 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.

Created: 2025-09-22