Supplier Quality Engineer
About the role
Production Support Department: Engineer Person In Charge supports problem investigation, analysis, and reporting for quality issues through blueprint reading, part measurement, and Catia/3D. The role supports and leads support management (supplier contact, confirmation of operation standards) for all non-conforming production parts, triggering point compliance, and collaborative support of problem summaries. It aims to minimize or eliminate impact to Global Direct Pass/Downtime and supports coordination of large repair projects. The position develops technical skillset through frequent interactions and mentorship, supports activities that affect cost and help reduce downtime and units to repair, ensures sorting activity properly addresses safety and environmental hazards on operation standards, and supports new model activity as assigned and other department and division quality improvement activities.
Responsibilities
- Ensure supplier parts meet the drawing and specifications to assure part compliance.
- Evaluate and understand part Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA), Process Quality Control Table (PQCT), Operations Standards, and Manufacturing Quality Standard (MQS).
- Approve part/process changes for design changes and non-design changes (collaboration between SA and PS Departments).
- Authority to remove parts from CBU for investigation.
- Support in-depth analysis related to the production process to minimize customer concerns.
- Support and manage complete problem-solving analysis, supplier root cause analysis, development of countermeasures and implementation, and investigations on all MP quality issues.
- Support NARS report correlation to ensure report and cost accuracy.
- Support reviewing the previous shifts reports and set direction for finalizing gap in containment or technical analysis.
- Perform data analysis, prioritize top impact issues and support supplier characteristic improvement activities.
- Work with sorting contractors and supplier to provide direction concerning quality issues.
- Provide direction to sort teams to ensure projects are meeting target milestones.
- Support the development and confirmation of sort operation standards.
- Daily confirmation of sort effectiveness of current quality concerns to minimize impact to production.
- Manage and support communication with suppliers and other departments in regard to countermeasures.
- Build technical, Honda Way, and Department knowledge.
- Effectively generate interest in new ideas within the team.
Qualifications
Minimum Educational Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent relevant experience.
Average Experience: 0–6 years’ experience depending upon education.
Other Job-Specific Skills:
- Measurement Systems
- Catia/3D or CAD proficient
- Quality Assurance experience
- MS Office proficient
- Highly effective communication skills (verbal & written)
- Strong problem solving, negotiation, and decision-making skills
- Ability to balance workload and set priorities
- Ability to present to varying audiences
- Work in a team environment
Working Conditions
On-site in plant. Open office environment, walking sorting, limited travel. Average overtime hours is 3–5 hours per week.
Benefits
- Competitive Base Salary (pay based on variables including 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)
- Advancement Opportunities
- Career Mobility
- Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning
- Training and Development programs
- Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
- Lifestyle Account
- Childcare Reimbursement Account
- Elder Care Support
- Wellbeing Program
- Community Service and Engagement Programs
- Product Programs
Schedule
Average overtime hours is 3–5 hours per week.