Supplier Quality Engineer

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

Production Support Department: Engineer Person In Charge supports problem investigation/analysis/ report for Quality issues through blueprint reading, part measurement, Catia/3D. Support and lead support management (supplier contact, confirmation of op stds, etc) for all non-confirming production parts, triggering point compliance and collaborative support of problem summaries, Minimize or eliminate impact to Global Direct Pass/Downtime and support/coordination of large repair projects. Develop technical skillset through frequent interactions and mentorship. Support activities that affect cost and help reduce downtime and units to repair. Ensure sorting activity properly addresses safety and environmental hazards on operation standards. Support new model activity as assigned and other department and division quality improvement activity.

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure supplier parts meet the drawing and specifications to assure part compliance. Evaluate and understand part Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA), Process Quality Control Table (PQCT), Operations Standards, and Manufacturing Quality Standard (MQS).
• Approve part/process changes for design changes and non-design changes (collaboration between SA and PS Departments.
• Authority to remove parts from CBU for investigation.
• Support in-depth analysis related to the production process to minimize customer concerns.
• Support and manage complete problem-solving analysis, supplier root cause analysis, development of countermeasures and implementation, and investigations on all MP quality issues.
• Support NARS report correlation to ensure report and cost accuracy.
• Support reviewing the previous shifts reports and set direction for finalizing gap in containment or technical analysis.
• Perform data analysis, prioritize top impact issues and support supplier characteristic improvement activities.
• Work with sorting contractors and supplier to provide direction concerning quality issues.
• Provide direction to sort teams to ensure projects are meeting target milestones.
• Support the development and confirmation of sort operation standards.
• Daily confirmation of sort effectiveness of current quality concerns to minimize impact to production (Items in blue specific to PS Dept).
• Manage and support communication with suppliers and other departments in regard to countermeasures.
• Build technical, Honda Way, and Department knowledge.
• Effectively generate interest in new ideas within the team.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

Minimum Educational Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering equivalent relevant experience

Average Experience: 0-6 years’ experience depending upon education

Other Job-Specific Skills: Measurement Systems, Catia/3D or CAD proficient Quality Assurance experience MS Office proficient Highly effective communication skills (verbal & written) Strong problem solving, negotitiation, and decision-making skills Ability to balance workload and set priorities Ability to present to varying audiences Work in a team environment

Working Conditions

• On-site in plant. Open Office Environment, waling sorting, limited travel
• Average overtime hours is 3-5 hours per week

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.