Supplier Quality Senior 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

Sr Engineer PIC manages problem investigation / analysis / report for Quality, Delivery, and Packaging Issues through blueprint reading, part measurement, Catia/3D. Manage sort management (supplier contact, confirmation of op. std’s, etc) for all non-conforming production parts, triggering point compliance and collaborative support of problem summaries. Minimize or eliminate impact to GDP/Downtime and lead/coordinate large repair projects. Develop technical skillset through frequent interactions and mentorship. Manages 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

- Utilizes technical expertise to ensure Supplier parts meet the drawing and specifications to assure conformance. Evaluate and understand part Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA), Process Quality Control Table (PQCT), Operation Standards, and Manufacturing Quality Standard (MQS),
- Assure problem containment of parts if quality issue arises to reduce impact to production line and completed body units
- Support / lead NARS report correlation to ensure report and cost accuracy.  Support reviewing the previous shifts reports and set direction for finalizing gaps in containment or technical analysis.
- Perform in-depth analysis related to the production process to minimize customers concerns.  Oversee and manage complete problem-solving analysis and investigations on all Mass Production quality issues.
- Development and Confirmation of sort Operation Standards.  Ensure team has contacted supplier to report issues and request corrective action
- Work with sorting contractors and suppliers to provide direction concerning quality issues. Provide direction to sort team to ensure repair projects are meeting target milestones. Daily confirmation of sort effectiveness of current quality concerns to minimize impact to production
- Mentor new associates within group on problem solving, procedures, and fostering development

## Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

Minimum Educational Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent Engineering experience

Minimum Experience :

- 2 years based on education and experience

Other Job-Specific Skills :

- Quality assurance, blueprint reading, part measurement, Catia/3D, MS office, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Application of Honda Philosophy
- Communicating with impact & influence
- Develop self and others
- Ability to balance workload, set priorities, and manage several projects simultaneously

## Job Dimensions

No. of Direct Reports: 0

No. of Indirect Reports: 0

Financial Dimensions : Support of containment and cost recovery

## Decisions Expected

- Part review to confirm dimensional accuracy to the drawling or spec.
- Production impact (possible line stoppage) based on the impact of any given part issue.
- One-way best-way, how to move forward to ensure proper containment and quality to our customers.
- Facilitate with internal and supplier to determine line support. Lead escalation acidity to Honda and Supplier leadership as required based on gap/risk
- Initiate and recommend continuous improvement decisions that impact the line.

## Working Conditions

- Open Office Environment, walking, sorting parts, limited travel, and overtime possible (Approximately 4 hours of overtime 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.