Honda Jobs Ohio: New $3bn Plant to Add 2,390 Jobs
Honda jobs Ohio: a new $3 billion auto plant near Marysville plus engine and hybrid upgrades will add 2,390 jobs, with production set to start in 2029.
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- Honda will build its fourth Ohio auto plant, investing about $3 billion and creating more than 2,000 jobs.
- With upgrades at the Anna Engine Plant and the Russells Point transmission plant, the total is 2,390 new jobs and $3.38 billion.
- The plant sits between Honda's Marysville and East Liberty factories; production is planned to begin in 2029.
- It will be able to build hybrid, petrol and fully electric vehicles, up to 240,000 a year.
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Organization | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Official source | Office of the Ohio Governor – Honda announces new auto plant in Central Ohio ✓ governor.ohio.gov |
Honda is building a new auto plant in Central Ohio, a roughly $3 billion project expected to create more than 2,000 jobs. Combined with new work at two existing Ohio sites, Honda's commitment adds up to 2,390 new jobs and $3.38 billion of investment, announced on 9 November 2026 by Governor Mike DeWine. Vehicle production is planned to start in 2029, and Honda lists its US openings on its official careers site.
What did Honda announce?
The factory will be Honda's fourth car assembly plant in Ohio, a state where the Japanese carmaker has made vehicles for close to 50 years. It will be placed between the existing Marysville and East Liberty auto plants.
Planned capacity is 240,000 vehicles a year. The line is designed to be flexible, so it can switch between hybrid, petrol and battery-electric models as demand changes. Ohio officials called it Honda's first new greenfield assembly site of this size in the state in more than 35 years.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Employer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| New plant jobs | More than 2,000 |
| Total new Ohio jobs | 2,390 |
| Total investment | About $3.38 billion |
| Location | Central Ohio, between Marysville and East Liberty |
| Production start | 2029 (pending government approvals) |
| Yearly capacity | 240,000 vehicles |
Which other Honda sites are growing?
Part of the extra 390 or so jobs comes from upgrades at two plants Honda already runs:
- Honda Transmission Plant-Ohio, Russells Point – being retooled to make two next-generation hybrid systems, lifting Ohio's hybrid system output by 250% over the next few years. It will also lead production of a new hybrid system for larger vehicles.
- Anna Engine Plant – one line will be retooled for a next-generation four-cylinder engine, and the on-site parts consolidation centre will grow.
Which roles are likely to open?
Honda has not yet published a job list for the new site. Car plants of this kind usually hire:
- production associates and assembly line workers
- maintenance technicians, electricians and robotics specialists
- quality inspectors and engineers
- logistics, warehouse and material-handling staff
- supervisors, HR, safety and IT staff
These are typical roles for an auto factory, not confirmed openings.
When will hiring start?
The Ohio Tax Credit Authority approved a tax credit for the project on the day of the announcement, but construction still depends on final government approvals. With output due in 2029, large-scale recruitment for the assembly plant is likely to build up over the next two years. Openings at the engine and transmission plants could come earlier because that work is happening at sites already running.
How do I apply?
Search Honda's careers portal and filter by Ohio locations such as Marysville, East Liberty, Anna and Russells Point. Set up a job alert so you hear about new postings for the plant first.
What it means for job seekers
- Honda already employs more than 15,000 people in Ohio, so it hires there all year, not only for the new plant.
- Hybrid and EV skills (electrical systems, battery handling, automation) will be in demand.
- About 750 North American suppliers work with Honda, and supplier factories often add staff when a new plant opens.
- Manufacturing certificates from Ohio community colleges can help entry-level applicants stand out.
Ohio has been busy with new factory projects lately; see our report on Ohio projects adding 1,359 jobs.
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Frequently asked questions
How many jobs will the new Honda plant in Ohio create?
The new auto plant alone is expected to create more than 2,000 jobs, and Honda's full Ohio package adds 2,390 new jobs.
Where will the new Honda plant be built?
In Central Ohio, between Honda's existing Marysville and East Liberty auto plants in the Union County area.
When will Honda start hiring for the new plant?
Production is planned for 2029 and construction still needs government approvals, so most plant hiring is likely to ramp up closer to opening.
Where can I apply for Honda jobs in Ohio?
Honda posts its US vacancies on its official careers site, careers.honda.com, where you can search by location.
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