Quality Assurance Specialist

American Honda Motor Company, Inc.; Russells Point (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Overtime pay

Relocation assistance

401K with company match

Healthcare benefits (Medical, Dental,

Paid time off / holidays

Education reimbursement

Job summary

American Honda Motor Company, Inc. is seeking a QMS Subject Matter Expert to lead department compliance with Quality Management System requirements and drive continuous improvement across TMP-O.

The role focuses on designing and maintaining documentation, coordinating internal and external audits, and communicating findings to leadership. The ideal candidate has knowledge of QMS, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in a related field; or equivalent relevant job experience.
• 0-6 years of experience based on education
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Conflict resolution and empowerment for consensus-building
• Knowledge of QMS requirements and SEQCDM guidelines
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Ability to manage time and multi-task
• At least 1 year of related auditing experience

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage department compliance with Quality Management System requirements.
• Develop and maintain QMS documentation systems and ensure consistency with standards.
• Communicate QMS activities and changes to leadership and stakeholders.
• Lead internal and external audits and interface with auditors.
• Review audit findings to identify gaps and drive corrective actions.
• Promote continuous improvement and best practices across TMP-O.

Skills

QMS knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's in related field

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

Representing TMP-O as the QMS Subject Matter Expert (SME), lead and manage department compliance by promoting and guaranteeing adherence to Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop best practice for QMS Unit and enhance Quality Management System knowledge to share with department associates to ensure comprehension and compliance
• Design, create and maintain a system with linkage to all our computer-based quality applications that reduce risks that could potentially compromise QMS system
• Set department documentation systems and requirements to maintain consistency with HDMA, North American (NA) and Global Quality Standards.
• Establish document systems for the QMS unit to assure required documents and records are controlled and retained.
• Communicate Quality Management System (QMS) activities and change points to enhance understanding and awareness for Department’s leadership
• Lead department internal reviews to assess production systems, processes, and requirements of the Quality Management System. (QMS) and initiate Best Practice Review
• Lead department activity to effectively execute internal and external audits. Interface with external Auditors representing both Dept and Plant
• Review internal and external (UTAC or other Honda companies) audit findings to understand system gaps and apply countermeasure to prevent similar failures.
• Lead collaborative problem solving and countermeasure activities to establish continuous improvement and Best Practice across TMP-O (ALMC-HPDC).
• Manage Department Record retention system in compliance with documented Master Record Control Ledger.
• Develop capability of self, colleagues, and team through training, mentoring, and sharing best practice

Qualifications, Experience, And Skills

• Bachelors or Associates Degree in a related field; or equivalent relevant job experience.
• 0-6 years of experience based on education
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Dealing with conflict and empowerment to elevate (consensus building skills)
• Knowledge of QMS
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as within a team
• Demonstrated ability to respond immediately to production floor needs and requirements
• Basic computer skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of the SEQCDM guidelines / requirements within area of responsibility
• Ability to manage time and multi-task
• Want a minimum of 1 year of related auditing experience

Job Dimensions

No. of Direct Reports

0

No. of Indirect Reports

0

Decisions Expected

Describe 2-3 typical decisions that this job is expected to make and/or influence.

• Escalation of quality concerns and nonconformities
• Recommendations for minor process or documentation improvements
• Selection of corrective actions within established procedures

Working Conditions

• 0-5% travel requirement for training and offsite support as needed
• Daily, weekly and holiday overtime as required (will vary)
• Able to work / support varying shifts as requested

What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards

• 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

Additional Offerings

• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
• Lifestyle Account
• Childcare Reimbursement Account
• 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.