General Summary:The Industrial Engineer position provides technical support for the Manufacturing Business Unit working in areas such as manufacturing, design, development, supply chain, and R&D. *This is a Contingent position with our company (1-year or longer)*Duties and Responsibilities:1. Identify and lead process optimization efforts to address specific business requirements and eliminate waste from HACI assembly processes.2. Support Manufacturing Business Unit projects and initiatives with a focus on reducing costs, improving quality, and improving customer satisfaction.3. Establish manufacturing methods and manage production schedules to maximize productivity.4. Utilize Industrial Engineering, Lean, and other tools and techniques to evaluate existing manufacturing practices and identify areas for improvement.5. Conduct root cause analyses to address specific process or quality problems. Participate in corrective action measures as required.6. Work with cross-functional teams to identify potential projects, assess feasibility, and implement best practice solutions.7. Establish and maintain standard labor times for manufacturing processes.8. Document processes using process and value stream mapping.9. Utilizing Lean and Six Sigma tools to lead and execute process improvement projects.10. Design facility layouts.QualificationsEducation, Work Experience, Certification and/or Licensure:1. Bachelor’s Degree (Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Technology, or equivalent technical major).2. Minimum 2 years’ experience in aerospace manufacturing or manufacturing environment.3. Six Sigma/Lean certification preferred.4. Experience in MRP, Teamcenter Manufacturing, CATIA and AutoCAD systems desired.5. Knowledge of design/drafting practices, design for manufacturability, GD&T, and proficiency in reading/understanding mechanical drawings desired.6. Certification in MOST (Maynard Operational Sequence Technique) or ability to achieve certification via company sponsored education.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:1. Strong analytical and innovative skills.2. Strong work ethic with the ability to work under minimal supervision and multitask.3. Detail oriented.4. Strong problem solving ability with creative and effective solutions5. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawing and/or specification requirements.6. Excellent presentation and communication skills, both verbal and written.7. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suites (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).8. Knowledge of various manufacturing principles: engineering practices, mathematics, material science, and physical sciences to review detailed designs and drawings9. Ability to work within a team effectively.Physical Requirements:1. Incumbents may be routinely exposed to equipment operational noise heat-cold-dust, and/or aircraft equipment, parts, or fuel odors.2. Incumbents may be required to stand, sit, squat, walk, bend, move, reach, or stretch for prolonged time periods with no restrictions, as required by job duties.3. Work in a safe and professional manner while adhering to all regulatory requirements (FAA, OSHA, DOT, EPA, State, and Federal regulations, etc.).4. Read, hear, speak, and see with no restrictions, as required by job duties.5. Comprehend and adhere to management directions and/or safety instructions with no restrictions.6. Effectively communicate in Business English language.7. Pull, push, carry, lift, or move items up to 10 lbs. throughout the work shift without assistance, as required by job duties.8. Pull, push, carry, lift or move materials/people/items/equipment weighing up to 50lbs or more during the work shift, with the use of Company provided “reach assistance technology” or “movement assist technology” (fork-lifts, pallet jacks, pulleys, dolly’s, robotics reach equipment, people movers etc.), as required by job duties.9. Climb a flight of stairs to work areas.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, and responsibilities required of personnel so classified. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This document does not constitute a contract between the incumbent and Honda Aircraft Company. (FLSA: Exempt) 01/07/13
