Manufacturing Equipment Principal Engineer

We are seeking a Manufacturing Equipment Principal Engineer to join our team at American Honda Motor Company in Tallapoosa, Georgia. As a Manufacturing Equipment Principal Engineer, you will lead, create, and implement innovative technical activities and solutions in the areas of company/department Business Plan, New Model, and Mass Production to efficiently meet or exceed Safety, Environmental, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Morale (SEQDCM) characteristics targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop skills in all aspects of manufacturing from mechanical, electrical, and controls viewpoint to fully understand equipment and processes requirements
• Provide leadership to reports representing Honda Philosophy with honest, fair, and consistent treatment and communication
• Lead daily equipment downtime, quality, safety, and efficiency concerns to achieve department SQP KPI's
• Design concepts and equipment solution methods to meet the technical requirements established by PDCA analysis, Business Plan, or New Model projects
• Provide leadership, support for Technical Engineering and Equipment Service Associates
• Create and manage manpower, expense, and investment budgets and schedules required for the needed equipment designs to support PDCA, Business Plan, or New Model activity cost targets and project deadlines
• Support quality and process activity plans for Equipment confirmations to ensure a spike less effect on production after implementation
• Lead and support technical training and development of Eng, ES, and PS staff
• Lead, plan, and organize continuous improvement activity to consistently drive down costs, improve efficiencies, and optimize equipment and processes
• Maintain a high level of safety for oneself and Department associates from an equipment viewpoint meeting all OHSA and Honda guidelines to meet Plant Safety A0's

Requirements:

• BS in Mechanical / Electrical / Industrial Engineering or related experience
• 8+ years, based on education
• Leadership and planning/organization skills
• Good problem-solving and communications skills
• High technical knowledge and manufacturing experience

Benefits:

• Competitive Base Salary ($99,100.00 - $123,800.00)
• Regional Bonus (when applicable)
• Manager Lease Car Program (No Cost - Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included)
• 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)
• Lifestyle Account
• Childcare Reimbursement Account
• Elder Care Support
• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
• Wellbeing Program
• Community Service and Engagement Programs
• Product Programs