Mfg. Materials/Chemical Engineer

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