Supplier Quality Senior Engineer

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We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals.
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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 Hondas, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!
Supplier Quality Senior Engineer
Location: Marysville, OH
Workstyle: Hybrid

About this Position:
Role Description:
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.

Responsibilities include:
Approve part/process changes for design changes and non-design changes.
Final approval of other associates 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.

Who we are seeking:

Required Experience
Minimum 2 years of experience

Required Education
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.

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.

Key Performance Indicators
Meet Division Targets in the areas of Downtime, UTR, GDP, and TRPU
Evaluate and respond to NARS reports weekly.
Manage Department Targets for Subline Downtime. Index per million, A-Rank Reports, Yard Holds, and mis-labels.
Respond to INIs, EDCIS, and CPCS within 3 days of submittal.

Communication & Working Relationships
Internal contacts

Department and Division Management with PSCC, Automobile Development Center, Manufacturing Management Center, NA Quality Center, Supply Chain

External contacts

Suppliers, 3rd party contractors

Job Dimensions
No. of direct reports: 0
No. of indirect reports: 0

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

Additional Position Factors:
Workstyle: Hybrid
Travel: 50%
Overtime as needed
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.

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