Organize various projects simultaneously for new model, new technology, cost reduction, etc. while working with suppliers to resolve any material quality related issues in a timely manner.
As a Manufacturing Materials/Chemical Engineer at Honda, you will be responsible for developing new material/paint color for mass production or new model vehicles. This involves performing the required tests/trials for material development, creating action plans and schedules, and analyzing the results of the tests to determine next steps.
You will also investigate and analyze mass production issues related to material defects and provide feedback, data, and results to other team members. Additionally, you will analyze key areas in the department to identify over usage/waste and develop projects to reduce material loss and optimize processes.
Your responsibilities will also include performing material related recurrence prevention activities and other material investigations with other groups and suppliers. You will conduct a root cause analysis, develop containment methods, and implement countermeasures for mass production materials (ecoat, soft chip, surfacer, basecoat, and clearcoat).
You will monitor material performance/stability and work with suppliers to address material related issues. You will become knowledgeable in your responsible discipline (material and part of the unit) – understand how to perform material checks in paint mix, robot and equipment operation and function, and material development expectations.
You will analyze the material with supplier support to understand material compatibility and how material reacts with different robot spraying applications, film thickness, and booth conditions. You will support projects and materials business plan themes to improve material workability and development process, reducing material cost, and/or another project/theme related to material quality improvement.
You will maintain and support Paint Quality Management System through procedure/work instruction/check sheet reviews and updates. You will visit suppliers/vendors to understand their material development testing/process, material production process, and quality assurance procedures.
You will ensure good change point management when introducing a new material, process, equipment, or method to production.
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree (Engineering or Science) or equivalent related experience. 0-6 years of experience with automotive paint experience or general manufacturing is preferred. Fundamental knowledge/ understanding of color theory, paint appearance, and paint film thickness, and the tools used to measure and analyze all three is required.
Travel: 1-2 times per year for 1–4-day increments, both domestically and internationally (Opportunity for additional travel based on training needs).
Overtime: willingness to work overtime on short notice (expectation of 5+ hours/week).
Flexible hours: willingness to work alternate shifts, which includes, 2nd shift, split shift, weekends, and shutdowns, as required for new material trials, implementation and quality related issues.
Able to lift 5-gallon buckets of paint when loading trial system.
Evaluation of color (Farnsworth-Munsell Hue 100).
Open office environment.
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