Honda Motors

Supplier Quality Senior Engineer

Honda Motors$85K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4-year engineering degree or 6 years of relevant experience without a degree
  • 3+ years of experience in quality assurance or engineering
  • Strong systemic root cause analysis skills
  • Proficiency in CATIA, HES, Microsoft Office, and statistical analysis
  • Excellent communication skills across all organizational levels
  • Demonstrated mentoring and training abilities
  • Experience leading quality audits (PQCT/PFMEA) at high-impact suppliers

Responsibilities

  • Approve part and process changes related to design and non-design
  • Finalize approvals for associates' part/process changes
  • Confirm and approve supplier countermeasures before installation
  • Conduct in-depth production analysis to address customer concerns
  • Lead complex investigations and problem-solving activities
  • Coordinate and oversee supplier countermeasure implementation
  • Facilitate communication regarding quality activities with suppliers and management

Benefits

  • Paid Overtime and Regional Bonus when applicable
  • Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Generous paid time off including vacation and holidays
  • 401K plan with company match
  • Relocation assistance available for eligible candidates
  • Career growth opportunities with training and education reimbursement
  • Support programs for childcare and elder care
Full Job Description
Job Purpose

Minimizing supplier quality issues using root cause analysis, implementing temporary solutions and permanent countermeasures to ensure minimal line impact and optimal product quality. Using a regional viewpoint, work with assigned suppliers toward continuous improvement of manufacturing characteristics. Support and provide direction for respective team members.

Key Accountabilities

  • Approve part/process changes for design changes and non-design changes.
  • Final approval of other associate's part / process changes
  • Approve / confirm Supplier countermeasures and approve a part change prior to installation on saleable product
  • Perform in-depth analysis related to the production process to minimize customers concerns
  • Oversee and manage complex problem-solving analysis and investigations
  • Coordinate and lead supplier countermeasure activities to provide an effective solution
  • Manage and support communication with suppliers and other departments in regards to countermeasures
  • Negotiating and communicating quality activity with suppliers, In-house departments, and Management
  • Mentor new associates within group on problem solving, procedures, and fostering development


Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

Minimum Educational Qualifications:
  • 4-year engineering degree (e.g., mechanical, technical design), 2-year tech degree with equivalent related experience or 6 years of relevant experience if no degree.

Minimum Experience:
  • 3+ years of experience based on education

Other Job-Specific Skills:
  • High impact problem solver and crisis leader
  • Ability to act with accuracy and urgency for potential high impact issues without management direction
  • Strong understanding of systemic root cause analysis.
  • Has a good working knowledge of CATIA, HES, Microsoft Office Programs, statistical analysis, Honda philosophy
  • Excellent communication and networking skills. Can easily communicate to all levels of Honda and supplier management.
  • Strong training and mentor skills
  • Experience leading PQCT/PFMEA audits at high impact suppliers


Job Dimensions

No. of Direct Reports: 0

No. of Indirect Reports: 0

Financial Dimensions: N/A

Decisions Expected

  • Authority to approve a part change prior to installation on saleable product
  • Review proposed countermeasures and their effectiveness once implemented
  • Authority to require supplier to change processes and procedures to improve/guarantee part conformance to spec.
  • Approve / confirm Supplier countermeasures


Working Conditions

  • Ability and potential to travel up to 50% of the time (mix of local, domestic, and international)
  • Must be able to work weekends and/or shift change from 1st to 2nd shift to help provide support during peak times of year or
  • as needed
  • Average overtime hours is 3-5 hours per week
  • This position is a mixture of working on the production floor at the supplier and working in an office environment.


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

About Honda Motors

Honda Motors is a leading manufacturer of automobiles, motorcycles, and power equipment. The company was founded in 1948 by Soichiro Honda and has since grown to become one of the largest automotive companies in the world. Honda Motors is known for its innovative designs and commitment to sustainability, with a focus on developing environmentally friendly vehicles. The company operates in over 30 countries and has a strong presence in the United States, Japan, and Europe.
Learn more about Honda Motors
Size
204,035 employees
Market Cap
$41.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$414.5 billion
Founded
1948
5 Year Trend
+0.8%
Revenue
$13,004.8 billion
NASDAQ

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