Senior Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Confidential; East Liberty (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Medical, dental, vision, Rx

401(k) with company match

Relocation assistance (if eligible)

Paid time off

Overtime pay

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Honda is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead manufacturing design quality improvements. You will independently analyze complex processes, drive corrective actions, and implement solutions that improve productivity, cost, and quality while serving as a technical resource for cross-functional teams.

With a focus on robust, compliant manufacturing practices, you will mentor junior engineers, develop quality plans, and track performance metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 3 years in quality engineering, manufacturing engineering, or related field.
• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Experience performing audits, validations, or process reviews.
• Cross-functional collaboration with engineering or manufacturing teams.
• Working knowledge of quality systems and regulatory standards.
• Demonstrated continuous improvement contributions.
• Technical leadership and mentoring of junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Independently analyze manufacturing processes to identify quality risks and improvement opportunities.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop and execute quality plans, audits, and process validations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve quality issues.
• Mentor entry-level staff on quality tools and best practices.
• Track and report quality performance metrics.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Corrective actions

Quality plans & audits

Process validations

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality systems knowledge

Continuous improvement

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a HondaHonda 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

Leads manufacturing design quality improvements by independently analyzing complex processes, driving corrective actions, and implementing solutions that improve productivity, cost, and quality performance. Serves as a technical resource for cross-functional teams, applying advanced quality methodologies to ensure robust and compliant manufacturing processes.

Key Accountabilities

• Independently analyze manufacturing processes to identify quality risks and improvement opportunities
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Develop and execute quality plans, audits, and process validations
• Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve quality issues
• Mentor entry-level staff on quality tools and best practices
• Track and report quality performance metrics

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

• Minimum Educational Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum Experience: At least 3 years in quality engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related field
• Experience conducting root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Experience performing audits, validations, or process reviews
• Cross-functional collaboration with engineering or manufacturing teams
• Working knowledge of quality systems and regulatory standards
• Demonstrated continuous improvement contributions
• Other Job-Specific Skills: Advanced quality problem-solvingRoot cause analysis and corrective/preventive action expertiseProject management of process improvementsTechnical leadership within cross-functional teams
• Effective communication of quality findings
• Mentorship of junior engineers
• Travel requirementsShould be able to travel both domestic and international, upto ~ 25% of the time annually.

Working Conditions

Must be able to move at least 50 pounds over a distance of approx 50 ft, without requiring any assistance.Should be able to stand and walk around the plant at least 8 hours a days.Must possess a valid motor vehicle driver's license.Primarily office and manufacturing floor-basedFrequent interaction with operators, engineers, and production managersExposure to operational equipment and process hazardsParticipation in audits, investigations, and cross-functional meetingsOccasional site visits across facilitiesOvertime : Up to 5 hours per workweek. May occassionaly have to work weekends.

Shift:

Will be working 2nd shift, starting ~ 5 pm to 1:30 am

Visa sponsorship issues

This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

Total Rewards:

Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)Paid OvertimeRegional Bonus (when applicable)Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdownCompany Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability401K Plan with company match + additional contributionRelocation assistance (if eligible)

Career Growth:

Advancement OpportunitiesCareer MobilityEducation Reimbursement for Continued LearningTraining and Development programs

Additional Offerings:

Tuition Assistance & Student Loan RepaymentLifestyle AccountChildcare Reimbursement AccountElder Care SupportWellbeing ProgramCommunity Service and Engagement ProgramsProduct 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.