Honda Motors

Supplier Quality Senior Engineer

Honda Motors • $80K — $95K *
Marysville, OH 43040In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4-year Engineering degree or equivalent experience (9 years without a degree)
  • 3+ years of relevant industry experience
  • Expertise in high impact problem solving and crisis leadership
  • Proficient in systemic root cause analysis
  • Familiarity with CATIA, HES, Microsoft Office, and statistical analysis
  • Strong communication and mentoring skills
  • Experience with PQCT/PFMEA audits at suppliers

Responsibilities

  • Approve changes to parts and processes including design changes
  • Conduct in-depth production process analysis to resolve customer concerns
  • Lead investigations into complex quality issues
  • Coordinate supplier countermeasure activities
  • Manage communications with suppliers and internal departments
  • Negotiate quality activities with suppliers and management
  • Mentor new associates on problem-solving and company procedures

Benefits

  • Paid overtime and competitive base salary
  • Regional bonuses where applicable
  • Comprehensive health benefit plans
  • Paid time off including vacation and holidays
  • 401K plan with company matching
  • Relocation assistance (if eligible)
  • Educational reimbursements and development programs
  • Childcare and elder care support accounts
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 9 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 25% 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.


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

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
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$414.5 billion
Founded
1948
5 Year Trend
+0.8%
Revenue
$13,004.8 billion
NASDAQ
HMC
* Ladders Estimates

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