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SalaryMaterials Engineer
Location: East Liberty, OH
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 which 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!
About this Position:
Lead paint materials development (Pretreat, sealant, and paint coatings) from R&D (Research and Development) to production application through strategic planning and execution to achieve product specifications and key SEQDCM metrics to exceed customer expectations.
Responsibilities include:
- Project planning and implementation. PDAS spec confirmation for repeatability. Completion of Saibo testing by timing set forth in new color development flow.
- Material Budget and cost analysis. Complete monthly budget with gap analysis present to paint cost associate. Apply PDCA to gaps to stay within cost control parameters.
- Material ordering and inventory. Weekly inventory report to plant environmental for usage. Monthly roll up of material usage and order materials for next month based on production schedule and usage.
- Production material monitoring. Recommend adjustments to application group to keep color, film, performance, and appearance in spec handed down by ADC or GO for new BEV production models. Follow up on Q group film builds adjusting for out of tolerance films while keeping color within TDK spec.
- Material group support. Support in all color harmony issues, material related defects, and appearance spec controls using PDCA. Reporting to Department and Plant as called out by trigger reporting procedure.
Who we are seeking:
Required Work Experience:
- 0-6 years based on education.
Required Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering or equivalent relevant experience (6 years).
Desired skills:
- Complex problem analysis skills.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Power Point, Word).
- Time management.
Additional Position Factors:
- Flexible work hours
- Flexible work schedule
- Ability to travel, both domestic and international
- 5-10 hours of overtime per week possible
- Weekend and Holiday work may be required
- 50/50% Standing vs. sitting
- Shutdown work may be required
At Honda, you will play a key role in our journey to become a company that society wants to exist now, and in the future. Your endless curiosity will drive innovation and your courageous spirit will challenge the status quo. We believe having a workforce made up of diverse thinkers and innovators makes us a better Honda. Respect for each other and respect for diversity each and every day drives our associates to contribute at the highest level and work effectively in a team environment. We make the dream of mobility a reality with our innovative and high-quality products. Together, we Bring the Future to our customers, associates, and communities. We are Honda!
What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?
Total Rewards:
- Competitive base salary
- Annual Bonus
- 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
- Product programs
- Free drinks onsite
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.
