Supplier Quality Senior Engineer

About the Role

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

• 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 customer 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 regarding countermeasures.
• Negotiate and communicate quality activity with suppliers, in-house departments, and management.
• Mentor new associates within the group on problem-solving, procedures, and fostering development.

Requirements

• Minimum Educational Qualifications: 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.
• Minimum Experience: 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.
• Good working knowledge of CATIA, HES, Microsoft Office Programs, statistical analysis, and Honda philosophy.
• Excellent communication and networking skills; can easily communicate to all levels of Honda and supplier management.
• Strong training and mentoring skills.
• Experience leading PQCT/PFMEA audits at high-impact suppliers.

Working Conditions

• Ability and potential to travel up to 50% of the time (mix of local, domestic, and international).
• Must be able to work weekends and/or shift changes 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.

Benefits

• 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.
• Tuition assistance & student loan repayment.
• Lifestyle account.
• Childcare reimbursement account.
• Elder care support.
• Wellbeing program.
• Community service and engagement programs.
• Product programs.

Decision-Making Authority

• Authority to approve a part change prior to installation on saleable product.
• Review proposed countermeasures and their effectiveness once implemented.
• Authority to require suppliers to change processes and procedures to improve/guarantee part conformance to spec.
• Approve/confirm supplier countermeasures.