Assistant Manager, Operations Engineer
American Honda Motor Company, Inc., Haw River, NC, United States
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
As a Technical Operations Engineer, you will be a critical ball carrier influencing Honda’s success in the Solution System Division. This role will lead multiple technical and general services in prototyping, proof of concept, deployment, logistics, procurement, safety, and facility. You will be expected to provide outstanding leadership, decision making, customer services, and delivery of business requests from internal and external Honda.
Key Accountabilities
Technical Operations Project Leader. Hold weekly team meetings and daily standing huddles to keep work in progress efficient and high quality. Report schedules to keep build events and report cost. Lead in‑house capability. Manage machining center, rapid prototyping lab, and metrology clean room. 2D/3D data transfer, file management and conversions. Prototype supplier selection based on capability, cost, and schedule. New supplier vetting and setup.
Lead Operations as part of the logistics responsibility, performing efficient and cost‑effective operations is of utmost importance in our modern and competitive business space. Prepare and deploy prototype vehicles, gas and battery technologies, and parts to domestic and international destinations. Communicate with Honda suppliers, US and international customs agencies, and freight carriers. Manage the supply and transportation to deliver the shipments on time and in good shape. Perform receiving capability at a high level.
Lead rapid prototyping operations and FDM machines. Design jigs, fixtures, and simple parts in Catia. Duties include maintenance, calibration and repair as needed. Also prioritize jobs, optimize build schedules, and deliver in spec plastic prototype parts to meet research and development requirements. Setup jobs using advanced techniques in STL file manipulation with Stratasys Insight.
Facility Lead and Safety Person In Charge. Responsible for managing safety training, radiation safety officer, housekeeping, and facility visitors. Manage vehicle, equipment, and capex inventories and reporting. Maintaining AED and consumables.
Qualifications, Experience, And Skills
Minimum Educational Qualifications:
Bachelor degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience in related field.
Minimum Experience:
8 or more years of experience. Engineer with capability to lead team as well as manage operations, logistics, people and resources.
Please Note:
Sponsorship for employment visa status for these positions is unavailable. Applicants requiring sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future (e.g., F-1 CPT/OPT, H-1B, TN, etc.) will not be considered.
Other Job‑Specific Skills
Catia operator, capable understanding Honda engineering standards and drawings
Must be able to operate forklift and machinery
Must be able to operate with high level of confidentiality.
Strong capability to motivate and instil trust.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Mastery in understanding and application of company philosophy, policies
Ability to use in MS Outlook, MS Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and web application use
Competent analytical, problem solving, judgement, decision‑making and prioritization skills
Ability to create a plan, contingency, counter measure, and schedule
Experience in Enterprise
IATA and CFR49 Certification for hazardous shipping preferred but not required.
Decisions Expected
Lead approvals of multi‑stop international hazardous shipments, off load multimillion dollar prototype vehicles safely and verify no damage occurs, and return shipment on time
Based on customer and business requirements, based on QCD, lead vendor approvals and procurement decisions as well as budget
Balance work priorities, resolve conflicts, and manage risk
Create Strategies in deployment, procurement, and prototyping required to achieve company initiatives
Working Conditions
Travel: Average of 2 times per year, possibility for overseas travel
Physical: Primarily works at office and shop; frequent kneeling, standing, squatting, reaching or bending.
Hazards: Risks found in a typical office & shop setting. May be exposed to chemicals or machinery.
Overtime: Overtime expected based on project demands
Maintains professional conduct and follows all departmental, safety, and company policies, procedures, and rules.
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.
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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
As a Technical Operations Engineer, you will be a critical ball carrier influencing Honda’s success in the Solution System Division. This role will lead multiple technical and general services in prototyping, proof of concept, deployment, logistics, procurement, safety, and facility. You will be expected to provide outstanding leadership, decision making, customer services, and delivery of business requests from internal and external Honda.
Key Accountabilities
Technical Operations Project Leader. Hold weekly team meetings and daily standing huddles to keep work in progress efficient and high quality. Report schedules to keep build events and report cost. Lead in‑house capability. Manage machining center, rapid prototyping lab, and metrology clean room. 2D/3D data transfer, file management and conversions. Prototype supplier selection based on capability, cost, and schedule. New supplier vetting and setup.
Lead Operations as part of the logistics responsibility, performing efficient and cost‑effective operations is of utmost importance in our modern and competitive business space. Prepare and deploy prototype vehicles, gas and battery technologies, and parts to domestic and international destinations. Communicate with Honda suppliers, US and international customs agencies, and freight carriers. Manage the supply and transportation to deliver the shipments on time and in good shape. Perform receiving capability at a high level.
Lead rapid prototyping operations and FDM machines. Design jigs, fixtures, and simple parts in Catia. Duties include maintenance, calibration and repair as needed. Also prioritize jobs, optimize build schedules, and deliver in spec plastic prototype parts to meet research and development requirements. Setup jobs using advanced techniques in STL file manipulation with Stratasys Insight.
Facility Lead and Safety Person In Charge. Responsible for managing safety training, radiation safety officer, housekeeping, and facility visitors. Manage vehicle, equipment, and capex inventories and reporting. Maintaining AED and consumables.
Qualifications, Experience, And Skills
Minimum Educational Qualifications:
Bachelor degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience in related field.
Minimum Experience:
8 or more years of experience. Engineer with capability to lead team as well as manage operations, logistics, people and resources.
Please Note:
Sponsorship for employment visa status for these positions is unavailable. Applicants requiring sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future (e.g., F-1 CPT/OPT, H-1B, TN, etc.) will not be considered.
Other Job‑Specific Skills
Catia operator, capable understanding Honda engineering standards and drawings
Must be able to operate forklift and machinery
Must be able to operate with high level of confidentiality.
Strong capability to motivate and instil trust.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Mastery in understanding and application of company philosophy, policies
Ability to use in MS Outlook, MS Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and web application use
Competent analytical, problem solving, judgement, decision‑making and prioritization skills
Ability to create a plan, contingency, counter measure, and schedule
Experience in Enterprise
IATA and CFR49 Certification for hazardous shipping preferred but not required.
Decisions Expected
Lead approvals of multi‑stop international hazardous shipments, off load multimillion dollar prototype vehicles safely and verify no damage occurs, and return shipment on time
Based on customer and business requirements, based on QCD, lead vendor approvals and procurement decisions as well as budget
Balance work priorities, resolve conflicts, and manage risk
Create Strategies in deployment, procurement, and prototyping required to achieve company initiatives
Working Conditions
Travel: Average of 2 times per year, possibility for overseas travel
Physical: Primarily works at office and shop; frequent kneeling, standing, squatting, reaching or bending.
Hazards: Risks found in a typical office & shop setting. May be exposed to chemicals or machinery.
Overtime: Overtime expected based on project demands
Maintains professional conduct and follows all departmental, safety, and company policies, procedures, and rules.
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.
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