Manufacturing Characteristics

At Honda, The Power of Dreams drives us to create intelligent products that enhance mobility and increase the joy in people's lives.

We continue to draw inspiration from the visionary ideas of our namesake, Soichiro Honda. He saw incredible power in the freedom of mobility and used his imagination to change the world. It is this mindset that guides us to help move people forward and protect the future we all share.

We strive to earn the trust and support of the many diverse communities we happily serve, and we'll always remember who's in the driver's seat on the way to a better world for all.

Location

Lincoln, Alabama

Job Purpose

Lead/Drive characteristic improvements (SEQCDM - Safety, Environmental, Quality, Cost, Delivery and Morale) within Stamping category by analyzing local factory data and documenting production equipment/processes through benchmarking and best practice sharing. Provide Local (LO) viewpoint for Regional (RO) and Global (GO) strategies, New Model (NM) development, lead project development/execution of regional initiatives/business plan and specification/technology confirmation.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead Stamping Characteristics Analysis - Data analysis, benchmarking, best practice sharing
• Drive correlation between LO/RO/GO strategies and NM development to influence leadership direction setting/strategic goals, project evaluations through E-plan, capacity/allocation studies and business plan (BP) themes
• Analyze and implement solutions based on Production Engineering Work Orders (PEWO) through the development and evaluation of the engineering concept sheets (ECS), payback calculations, and environmental documents
• Lead and complete complex study activity, equipment renewal strategies & data request activity from LO/GO
• Responsible for new technology/process studies to understand characteristic impact, investment cost and ROI

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Manufacturing Engineering Preferred); or equivalent relevant experience

Experience:

• 8-15 years of relevant engineering work experience (focused in the ST category)

Desired Skills:

• Past project leadership experience (New Model, Business Plan, Renewal/Innovation, New Technology Introduction)
• Knowledge and experience within the Honda business planning process
• Strong verbal and written skills to communicate effectively both with customers and internal project teams
• Business acumen in a technical environment
• Demonstrated category specific expertise - 4M ST process
  

Workstyle

• Flexible Work Hours
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Frequent early morning/late night meetings with GO
• Estimate 5-10 Business trips per year may be required to support regional initiatives and improve overall efforts to improve standardization across the region. This activity may require short-term assignments at other Honda sites for 1-to-2-week periods.
• Average 5-15 hours of OT per week
• Weekend and holiday work may be required

Benefits and Total RewardsWhat differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards:

• Manager Lease Car Program (No Cost - Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included)

• Overtime compensation

• Annual Bonus

• Associate lease car program with a cost

• Industry leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision)

• Paid time off, including vacation, paid holidays, sick time, personal days

• 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:

• Wellbeing program

• Community service and engagement programs

• Free drinks onsite

• Product programs
  

Location

Lincoln, Alabama

Job Purpose

Lead/Drive characteristic improvements (SEQCDM - Safety, Environmental, Quality, Cost, Delivery and Morale) within Stamping category by analyzing local factory data and documenting production equipment/processes through benchmarking and best practice sharing. Provide Local (LO) viewpoint for Regional (RO) and Global (GO) strategies, New Model (NM) development, lead project development/execution of regional initiatives/business plan and specification/technology confirmation.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead Stamping Characteristics Analysis - Data analysis, benchmarking, best practice sharing
• Drive correlation between LO/RO/GO strategies and NM development to influence leadership direction setting/strategic goals, project evaluations through E-plan, capacity/allocation studies and business plan (BP) themes
• Analyze and implement solutions based on Production Engineering Work Orders (PEWO) through the development and evaluation of the engineering concept sheets (ECS), payback calculations, and environmental documents
• Lead and complete complex study activity, equipment renewal strategies & data request activity from LO/GO
• Responsible for new technology/process studies to understand characteristic impact, investment cost and ROI

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Manufacturing Engineering Preferred); or equivalent relevant experience

Experience:

• 8-15 years of relevant engineering work experience (focused in the ST category)

Desired Skills:

• Past project leadership experience (New Model, Business Plan, Renewal/Innovation, New Technology Introduction)
• Knowledge and experience within the Honda business planning process
• Strong verbal and written skills to communicate effectively both with customers and internal project teams
• Business acumen in a technical environment
• Demonstrated category specific expertise - 4M ST process
  

Workstyle

• Flexible Work Hours
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Frequent early morning/late night meetings with GO
• Estimate 5-10 Business trips per year may be required to support regional initiatives and improve overall efforts to improve standardization across the region. This activity may require short-term assignments at other Honda sites for 1-to-2-week periods.
• Average 5-15 hours of OT per week
• Weekend and holiday work may be required

Benefits and Total RewardsWhat differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards:

• Manager Lease Car Program (No Cost - Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included)

• Overtime compensation

• Annual Bonus

• Associate lease car program with a cost

• Industry leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision)

• Paid time off, including vacation, paid holidays, sick time, personal days

• 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:

• Wellbeing program

• Community service and engagement programs

• Free drinks onsite

• Product programs