New Model Weld Senior Project Engineer

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!

Job Purpose

Support early Feasibility Studies. Develop Dept specific project strategies, themes, control items (SAP), based on Project A00. Coordinate Dept Build Activities and manage maturation of S,Q,D,M, Equipment, Process and Training though T Stage build events. Mass Production Start-up Planning and Support.

Key Accountabilities

• Review Weld Dept business plan and understand Honda vision for future Ki’s and planning/setting targets linking Weld BP and NM schedules/targets. 
• Investigate Impact of New Mfg Technology and Spec.
• Coordinate and Support Drawing Reviews, Virtual Builds, and Gebas (CRFs). Mentor project team for PPH, IAP Weld specific characteristics to ensure the design can be manufactured 
• Expert knowledge of mass pro design changes per spec control, share impact to production team and timing. 
• Evaluation Prep and Reporting (Project Evals. A00-F1-F2-V0…etc).
• Coordinate On/Off line Build Activities and Loss planning (WARs).
• Set/Confirm build order, mentor Project team part sorting, VIN machine entry
• Track all zones pending items to closure (S,Q,D) mentor project team for timely c/m and confirm c/m effectiveness
• Lead feedback summaries, mentor project for S,Q,D feedback summaries per assigned zone.
• Support/Mentor weekend/shutdown Builds, Installs, Checkout requirements
• Dept Reflection (Event and Mass Production Start up +3mths).
• Maintain regularly scheduled meetings to review status of SAP with PIC's (Weld project team), Production team and Department manager 
• Monitor progress on key activities (Equipment delivery, operation standard development, Training).

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

• Bachelors degree in engineering or equivalent experience required
• 5+ years of relevant experience, based on education
• 3D modelling experience (CATIA preferred), previous knowledge with Honda design systems and cost management skills

Job Dimensions

Decisions Expected

Working Conditions

• Ability to lift 20 lbs and operate vibrating hand tools
• Travel 3-4 times per year or as business needs require
• Work weekends and various shifts as needed

What differentiates Honda and make 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.)
• Paid Overtime
• Regional Bonus (when applicable)
• 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:

• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
• Lifestyle Account
• Childcare Reimbursement Account
• Elder Care Support
• Wellbeing Program
• Community Service and Engagement Programs
• Product Programs

 

 

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.