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What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a HondaHonda 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:Provide front-line leadership, management and development of associates in the Robot Simulation Offline Programming (OLP) Group as part of the Equipment Production Department which provides high quality, high value, equipment on time to ensure stable new model start up and introduce new technology in all North American manufacturing facilities. Key Accountabilities:Performance and Development Track/assess the performance versus stated goals/competencies for associatesCreate/discuss career development plans and ensure successionProvides timely guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill needed to accomplish a task or solve problemsLeadership and Technical GuidancePoint of contact for technical questions/concerns regarding Offline Programming acting as 1st Level of MentorshipSupport the creation of individual project-specific development plans and schedules within their technical subject matter, to ensure associates have a comprehensive understanding of all required activities across related cost, delivery, and quality objectives.Perform group specific tasks to fill in when/if required as needed to fill gaps within groupHiring and OnboardingIdentify, review, evaluate, and provide hiring recommendations for candidates by working with human resources, recruiting agencies, and department/group leaders, and attending career fairs, or other similar measures Create an onboarding training plan for each associate within the group. Regularly review the learning status with associates and leadership and refine the focus areas accordingly.Resource and Budget ManagementEnsure resources are available by creating proposals for justification of required assets/headcountWork to identify future group needs required to achieve future group objectivesCreate, justify, and maintain a group-level budget plan (both capital and expense)Workload & Scheduling ManagementForecast and manage group overall workload and scheduleCreate and maintain an overall workload forecast for the groupCreate proposals to management based on future headcount requirementsHold regular team meetings to review individual workload, provide opportunities for associates to plan ahead with work-life balance in mind and re-allocate work as necessaryImprovement & InnovationSupport cross-functional activity across the Unit/Department/Division directed at improving capability or efficiency. Lead/support proposals to management related to continuous improvement of group capability or efficiency. Qualifications, Experience, and Skills:Bachelor of Science degree in related engineering field or equivalent technical work experience.8+ years of experience of developing industrial automation systemsExperience leading teams or groupsExperience performing robot offline programming is requiredExperience with Siemens Process Simulate software is desiredExperience teaching robots online is a plusMust have strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to multitask and set short-, medium, and long-term prioritiesAbility to cultivate and manage relationships of varying levels in/out of the organization, including with suppliersStrong customer service focus and mindsetStrong project organization and management capabilityStrong decision-making skills, able to make sound decisions on complex matter Working Conditions:80% Office environment - support of project manager direct reports20% shop/factory floor - At the spot support of project leader direct reports as we work across NA plants Must be willing to travel locally, regional, and internationally as required on a project basis (to Honda facilities or external equipment vendors). What differentiates Honda and makes 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.)Regional Bonus (when applicable)Manager Lease Car Program (No Cost - Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included)Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdownCompany Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 401K Plan with company match + additional contributionRelocation assistance (if eligible) Career Growth:Advancement OpportunitiesCareer MobilityEducation Reimbursement for Continued learningTraining and Development Programs Additional Offerings:Lifestyle AccountChildcare Reimbursement AccountElder Care SupportTuition Assistance & Student Loan RepaymentWellbeing ProgramCommunity Service and Engagement ProgramsProduct ProgramsFree Drinks Onsite 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.

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