Quality Assurance Specialist

Honda South Carolina Manufacturing; Anna (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base wages

Paid overtime

Regional bonus

Medical, dental, vision, Rx benefits

401K with company match

Job summary

Honda is seeking a Supplier Quality professional to minimize supplier quality issues through root cause analysis, temporary and permanent countermeasures, and regional collaboration with suppliers to improve manufacturing characteristics.

The role involves approving changes, leading investigations, communicating with suppliers and internal teams, and contributing to Honda's quality standards and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or 2-year tech degree with equivalent related experience or 6 years of relevant experience if no degree
• 0-6 years of experience; co-op experience preferred in Honda or similar manufacturing environment
• Quality assurance, blueprint reading, part measurement, Catia/3D, MS Office proficiency, negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Approve part/process changes for design changes and non-design changes.
• Approve/confirm Supplier root cause analysis, development of countermeasures and implementation.
• Perform data analysis, prioritize top impact issues and drive supplier characteristic improvement activities.
• Oversee and manage problem-solving analysis and investigations.
• Coordinate supplier countermeasure activities to provide an effective solution.
• Communicate with suppliers and other departments in regard to countermeasures.
• Build technical, Honda Way, and Department knowledge.

Skills

Quality assurance

Blueprint reading

Negotiation and communication

Education

Bachelor’s Engineering degree; 2-year tech degree with related experience; or 6 years relevant experience

Tools

CATIA/3D

MS Office

Job description

What Makes a Honda, Is Who Makes a Honda

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 collaborative problem resolution between HDMA and suppliers.

Key Accountabilities

• Approve part/process changes for design changes and non-design changes. 15%
• Approve/confirm Supplier root cause analysis, development of countermeasures and implementation 15%
• Perform data analysis, prioritize top impact issues and drive supplier characteristic improvement activities 20%
• Oversee and manage problem-solving analysis and investigations 15%
• Coordinate supplier countermeasure activities to provide an effective solution 20%
• Communicate with suppliers and other departments in regard to countermeasures 10%
• Build technical, Honda Way, and Department knowledge 5%

Qualifications, Experience, And Skills

Minimum Educational Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Technical Design), 2-year tech degree with equivalent related experience or 6 years of relevant experience if no degree

Minimum Experience

0-6 years of experience based on education, preferred at least 1 term as a co-op for Honda or in a similar manufacturing environment.

Other Job-Specific Skills

Quality assurance, blueprint reading, part measurement, Catia/3D, MS office proficient, negotiation and communication skills.

Working Conditions

Open Office Environment, walking, sorting parts, limited travel, and overtime possible (Approximately 4 hours of overtime per week).

What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards

• Competitive Base Wages (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

Career Growth

• Advancement Opportunities
• Career Mobility
• Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning
• Training and Development Programs

Additional Offerings

• Lifestyle Account
• Childcare Reimbursement Account
• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
• Elder Care Support
• Wellbeing Program
• Community Service and Engagement Programs
• Product Programs

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.