Senior Supplier Quality Engineer — Root-Cause Innovator

American Honda Motor Company, Inc.; Marysville (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Paid overtime

Relocation assistance (if eligible)

401K plan with company match

Job summary

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. is seeking a quality engineer focused on supplier issues, root-cause analysis, and process improvements. You will work regionally with suppliers to minimize line impact and ensure high product quality, mentoring colleagues and leading corrective actions.

The role requires 3+ years in a related field, a 4-year engineering degree (or equivalent), CATIA/HES knowledge, and the ability to travel up to 25% with occasional weekend/work-hour adjustments.

Qualifications

• 4-year Engineering degree (e.g., mechanical, technical design), 2-year tech degree with equivalent related experience or 9 years of relevant experience if no degree.
• 3+ years of experience based on education
• Strong understanding of systemic root cause analysis.
• Has a good working knowledge of CATIA, HES, Microsoft Office Programs, statistical analysis, Honda philosophy
• Excellent communication and networking skills. Can easily communicate to all levels of Honda and supplier management.
• Strong training and mentor skills
• Experience leading PQCT/PFMEA audits at high impact suppliers

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 customers 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 in regards to countermeasures
• Negotiating and communicating quality activity with suppliers, In-house departments, and Management
• Mentor new associates within group on problem solving, procedures, and fostering development

Skills

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Crisis leadership

Communication skills

Mentoring

Teamwork

Education

Engineering degree

Tech degree acceptable

Tools

CATIA

HES

MS Office

Statistical analysis

Job description

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. is seeking a quality engineer focused on supplier issues, root-cause analysis, and process improvements. You will work regionally with suppliers to minimize line impact and ensure high product quality, mentoring colleagues and leading corrective actions.

The role requires 3+ years in a related field, a 4-year engineering degree (or equivalent), CATIA/HES knowledge, and the ability to travel up to 25% with occasional weekend/work-hour adjustments.