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

Honda Development & Manufacturing of America (HDMA) International Supply Chain Packaging Engineer Coordinator is responsible for the development and management of packaging for all North America Export parts.

In the Packaging Developer role, you are responsible for:

Packaging development for secure shipping of automotive parts between suppliers and International Honda plants while considering a wide degree of supply chain characteristics, part quality, handling objectives and constraints.
Evaluate, test (as needed) and approve packaging designs, validate change points, determining effectiveness to minimize critical impact or risk.
Support Associate Development (refer to Packaging Engineer – A EX1 CL3). Lead Supplier Composition Activity for Packaging Buildout. Train and support outside Honda Packaging Developer associates to utilize ISC Pack Lab for Packaging Testing.

Key Accountabilities

Manage OEM Packaging pertaining to design support, development, approval and maintenance.
Lead and manage Intercompany and ISC responsible Packaging pertaining to design, development, safety and structural.
Trouble Shoot and correct design related packaging issues, cost down and efficiency up changepoints. Use 3D modelling software and expertise to gain buy-in from key stakeholders and push for optimal packaging design.
Manage, train and support internal and external Honda Packaging Developer associates to utilize ISC Pack Lab for Packaging Testing.
Lead Supplier Composition activity for Packaging.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

Minimum Educational Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering field or equivalent engineering experience

Minimum Experience:

2+ years relevant experience

Other Job-Specific Skills:

Previous experience working in the automotive and/or manufacturing industry preferred

Job Dimensions

No. of Direct Reports: 0

No. of Indirect Reports: 0

Financial Dimensions: 0

Decisions Expected

Use part data and feedback from end users to establish a packaging design direction
Understand when there are impasses in development and escalate issues for further support to ensure projects remain on schedule
Approve Packaging design and cost through Packaging Information Forms (PIF)

Working Conditions

Hybrid work style

Requires travel to local warehouse facilities, Domestic Suppliers & Packaging Fabricators

Potential for some International Travel to overseas Plant Destinations

What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards:

Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
Paid Overtime
Regional Bonus (when applicable)
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:

Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
Lifestyle Account
Childcare Reimbursement Account
Elder Care Support
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.