Die Service Engineering Coordinator

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

Lead die maintenance activities within Ferrous Manufacturing Department with focus on achievement of Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost characteristics. Specific responsibilities include leadership of die service staff and technicians, technical guidance for manufacturing lines, and managing overall die maintenance activities. This position will ensure that dies will be ready for production and monitor die performance during production.

Key Accountabilities

• Complete in-depth gap analysis studies on any Die or Quick Cast related issues. Finding root cause and ensuring we are following through with the implementation of an effective solution/counter measure
• Manage a team of technicians, providing direction, training, and offering support.
• Work closely with in-house Engineering and Quality groups on the development of New Model and continuous quality improvement.
  Develop and manage inventory and budgetary plans based off production schedules.
• Staying up to date with emerging technologies and trends to identify opportunities for enhancing equipment performance, efficiency and effectiveness.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent experience
• 2-8 years manufacturing experience (automotive preferred).
• 2+ years of Equipment Die Service or Die Maintenance
• Die Maintenance understanding (TIG welding, Blueprints, basic knowledge of GD&T, Precision measuring equipment, etc)
• Strong written and verbal skills
• Strong use of Microsoft Office

Working Conditions

• Onsite workstyle (50% office, 50% manufacturing area
• 5% travel (domestic or international)
• 5-10 hours per week overtime

What differentiates Honda and makes 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.)
• 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)

Career Growth:

• Advancement Opportunities
• Career Mobility
• Education Reimbursement for Continued learning
• Training and Development Programs

Additional Offerings:

• Lifestyle Account
• Childcare Reimbursement Account
• Elder Care Support
• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
• 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.