Supplier Quality Senior Engineer

Honda Dev. and Mfg. of Am.,LLC•Burlington, NC

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

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 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.

Requirements

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.
3+ years of experience based on education
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

Responsibilities

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