Mfg. Materials/Chemical Engineer (101589)

Job Purpose

Perform Paint Materials activities utilizing strategic planning and execution to achieve (KPI) Key Performance Indicators and meet or exceed internal and external customer expectations

Key Accountabilities

• Maintain and use multiple types of testing instrumentation and understand the data for proper analysis.
• Assess and understand current used materials and process constraints to develop planning strategies preparing the plant to meet future formulated material needs.
• Verify new formulated materials, through testing, visual cues, and process confirmation, ensuring they conform to the specifications set. 
• Assess and understand material, product specifications and testing requirements to lead or support daily complex problem analysis/countermeasures to ensure SQCDME. 
• Test, evaluate, implement, and maintain controls for current and new formulated products to ensure compliance to product and Honda specifications.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

• Bachelors Degree (or higher) in Chemistry or Engineer – or – Minimum 5 years automotive work experience
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point) 
• Good visual color acuity. Ability to pass Munsell color testing. 
• Demonstrated strong technical and service attributes. 
• Read and Understand Design specifications and technical testing procedures. 
• Leadership and project management skills. 
• Continuous Improvement

Working Conditions

• Office environment with frequent interaction within equipment and process areas.
• 2-10 hours OT per week
• 1-2 time per year Domestic Travel