Lead Additive Manufacturing Engineer
Burlington, NC, US, 27215
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 Manufacturing Engineer for Additive Manufacturing (AM) will lead the development, implementation, and improvement of additive manufacturing processes for aero engine components. Responsible processes include additive manufacturing and AM post processes such as heat treatment, machining, surface finishing and more.
The role also requires purchase and maintenance of the equipment required for processes using existing company systems.
In addition, it is expected to establish manufacturing processes to prepare for future production.
*Key word for Abilities: Creativity, Flexibility, Persistence, Contribution, Challenging spirit, Project management and communication, Leadership, Qualification and Certification, Industrial Manufacturing and Quality
Key Accountabilities Part 1
[Manufacturing process R&D]
- Establish and manage process conforming to regulations and specifications.
- Create and execute test plans while utilizing Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) cycle.
- Setup AM build job and run AM machines correctly and clearly document information. Review and interpret DWG and 3D data and provide feedback to design engineers in USA & Japan.
- Be involved in industrial & regulatory working groups such as FAA/EASA, ASTM, America Makes, and SAE.
[Production process establishment]
- Create manufacturing plans and create process control documents to meet requirements from external aviation industry standards and internal standards to prepare for future production.
- Establish process in ERP systems.
Key Accountabilities Part 2
[ Project management]
- Identify necessary tasks and plan and manage timeline of tasks related to AM and post processes to meet project goal.
- Participate and lead weekly meetings and effectively communicate with project leader and team members.
- Establish necessary environment with coordinating other departments and external organizations/suppliers.
- Periodically present project status or requests to senior and executive leadership
[Others]
- Operate different types of equipment such as: wire EDM, band saw, CNC machines and hand tools as required.
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
- Work in an international team environment and provide solutions to manufacturing struggles.
- Attend on-site and off-site training as well as conferences as required.
Qualifications, Experience, and Skills
Minimum Educational Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering or equivalent experience.
Minimum Experience
- Minimum of five (5) years of manufacturing or industrial experience.
- Experience with additive manufacturing principles or welding technologies.
- Ability of interpretation of engineering specifications/drawings.
- Experience with ERP systems.
- Experience leading small/medium sized projects of multiple departments and backgrounds.
Other Job-Specific Skills Part 1
- Strong hands-on ability and critical thinking skills.
- Capable of balancing hands on work (in the lab) and engineering work (at the desk).
- Experience with CAD software is preferred.
- Proven ability to not only follow but also create directions and standard operating procedures.
- Strong ability to troubleshoot system issues and report detail to engineering team.
- Ability to generate a strategy and independently think without input from supervisors.
Other Job-Specific Skills Part 2
- Analytical ability to perform research tasks and create engineering test plans/reports as a part of R&D activities and future production.
- Organizational skills with strong attention to detail and quality.
- Oral and written communication skills including proficiency in MS Office software.
- Strong computer proficiency (work with many different software programs/analysis)
- Strong multi-tasking skills are essential to work on many projects at once.
Working Conditions
- Ability to lift >25lbs.
- Respiratory PPE is required for metal powder handling.
- Some domestic and international travel is expected for training and conferences.
- Frequent evening remote meetings with Japan and Europe is expected.
- OT may be allowed ~5 hrs/week.
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.
Nearest Major Market: Greensboro