Equipment Design Senior Engineer

Honda Development and Manufacturing of America, LLC (HDMA)'s mission encompasses a commitment to innovation, sustainability, safety, and community engagement. HDMA aims to manufacture products that meet the highest standards of quality while continuously improving manufacturing processes and adopting eco-friendly technologies. The Outsourcing Manufacturing Vendor Support Sr Engineer (CL4-EX3) position for the Equipment Production department contributes to the overall mission of HDMA by providing front line mentorship of Vendor Technicians (mechanical/electrical) with critical Honda knowledge related to assembly of equipment, inspection procedures for equipment (Quality Gate), installation of equipment in Honda facilities, and project install schedule management. Other responsibilities include assessment of skills inventory of vendor technicians to determine the level of Honda support required to successfully integrate equipment into Honda facilities for future projects (KSI). The Outsourcing Manufacturing Vendor Support role further supports the HDMA mission by supplying project updates to management and internal cross functional teams and providing production and/or emergency support related to manufacturing/installation issues encountered during integration of equipment.

* Responsible for project kickoff support and ensures program/project QIP processes, procedures, and standards are followed by outside suppliers.

* Front Line Mentorship of Vendors from a (mechanical, electrical) manufacturing perspective to ensure all equipment quality, cost, and delivery targets are achieved. Responsibilities also include supporting vendors through key phases of the project: spec review, quotation, design, manufacturing, shipping evaluation, and supporting equipment installation at the Honda manufacturing facility. This will require being present at vendor facilities and at Honda manufacturing facilities throughout the project as needed.

* Work with internal cross-functional teams and vendors to be able to communicate PEBU (mechanical, electrical) manufacturing standards and processes required to achieve equipment quality including supporting/reviewing manufacturing processes, providing technical support, sharing key references and benchmark practices, and support of long lead/Honda specific components

* Monitor and update project schedules regularly to ensure trial dates and part delivery is achieved by supplier.

* Lead tooling buyoff activity (T1, SEV, full turnkey) and ensure all checks have been completed and tooling has been built properly (heavy focus on craftsmanship).

* Lead recurrence prevention activity when issues are identified between Honda and supplier (making necessary updates to processes and procedures as needed).

* Hold weekly meetings with vendors base and discuss project content and communicate tooling/part concerns (provided through concern history process).

* Travel to inspect tooling build/maturation quality at vendor manufacturing facilities on a regular basis. Mentor less experienced supplier development associates across categories.

Required Work Experience:

* 5+ years of relevant experience, ideally in manufacturing, and/or maturation methods for equipment manufacturing or relevant years of experience in Engineering/Production

Required Education:

* Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent work experience.

Desired Skills:

* Mechanical/manufacturing experience

* Ability to multi-task and set short, medium, and long-term priorities.

* MS Office, Communication - Public Speaking/Presentation skills, Problem solving and decision making, & Interaction with executive level management. TQM style analysis and problem-solving skills.

Additional Position Factors:

* 50% Office environment | 50% Manufacturing floor

* Travel Domestically 15% | Internationally 10%

* Work week between 45~50 hours