Honda Motors

Supplier Quality Senior Engineer

Honda Motors$80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent relevant experience
  • 2 years' experience in engineering roles
  • Proficiency in GD&T and DNT measurement systems
  • Experience with injection molding processes
  • Familiarity with CATIA design software
  • Strong program management skills
  • Capability to learn new technologies quickly

Responsibilities

  • Oversee approval of part conformance before sellable units
  • Evaluate and approve supplier processes including FMEA and PQCT
  • Resolve quality and tooling concerns with suppliers
  • Provide technical support during tool trials and crisis situations
  • Ensure suppliers plan for correct model volume and cycle times
  • Manage and lead special projects and implement improvement initiatives
  • Mentor associates on problem solving and procedural development

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary and paid overtime
  • Regional bonus eligibility
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Generous paid time off including vacation and holidays
  • Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • 401K plan with company match and additional contributions
  • Relocation assistance available for eligible candidates
  • Opportunities for career advancement and education reimbursement
Full Job Description
Job Purpose

Oversee NM project activity and independently manage supplier part & process maturation to meet New Model project/event timing for New vehicles. Provide technical engineering expertise to ensure part and process can meet mass production quality requirements and demand.

Key Accountabilities

  • Manages and execute approval of part conformance prior to sellable units.
  • Review, evaluate, and approve supplier process including Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA), Process Quality Control Table (PQCT), Operation Standards, and Manufacturing Quality Standard (MQS)
  • Develop, coordinate, and execute with supplier to ensure resolution of any quality and/or tooling concerns. Evaluate and approves initial part conformance through dimensional analysis and specification testing
  • Manage and provide technical direction/support throughout tool trials and crisis activity, as needed
  • Review and confirm supplier is planning/developing to correct model volume and that process cycle time is achieved to support planned capacity
  • Develop, manage, and execute one or more special projects for the department and implement improvement plans
  • 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 relevant engineering experience

Minimum Experience:
  • 2 years' experience depending upon education

Other Job-Specific Skills:
  • Measurement system (GD&T and DNT)
  • Injection molding
  • CATIA
  • Proficient in Microsoft
  • Strong program management
  • Ability to learn new tech


Job Dimensions

No. of Direct Reports: 0

No. of Indirect Reports: 0

Financial Dimensions: 8-10 suppliers managing $40M (approximately) in tooling & equipment for New Model start of production (SOP)

Decisions Expected

  • Initiate and provide technical judgment for part approval for mass production readiness
  • Evaluate supplier tooling and equipment readiness and incorporation of critical dimension or attribute controls
  • Review and issue part quality judgment at preparation and build event timing
  • Evaluate and approve supplier countermeasures
  • Assess the technical validity of supplier product validation testing and complete final approval
  • Evaluate supplier process and equipment readiness for mass production


Working Conditions

  • Office base + (some hybrid work) with travel required approx 1-2 days/week often overnight - weekly duration may increase during critical development periods.
  • Potential for International Travel
  • Potential for last minute travel (Crisis support)
  • Possible shift time adjustment to support trial builds during start-up periods


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
Net Income
$414.5 billion
Founded
1948
5 Year Trend
+0.8%
Revenue
$13,004.8 billion
NASDAQ

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