Quality Engineering Coordinator - Supplier Assurance
Location: Marysville, Ohio
Workstyle: Hybrid
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 which 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!
About this Position:
The QE will be responsible for 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, the QE will work with assigned suppliers toward continuous improvement of manufacturing characteristics.
Responsibilities include:
• 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
Who we are seeking:
Required Work Experience:
• 3 Years of experience, based on education
Required Education:
• 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.
Desired skills:
• 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.
• 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
Additional Position Factors:
• 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 change 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.
At Honda, you will play a key role in our journey to become a company that society wants to exist now, and in the future. Your endless curiosity will drive innovation and your courageous spirit will challenge the status quo. We believe having a workforce made up of diverse thinkers and innovators makes us a better Honda. Respect for each other and respect for diversity each and every day drives our associates to contribute at the highest level and work effectively in a team environment. We make the dream of mobility a reality with our innovative and high-quality products. Together, we Bring the Future to our customers, associates, and communities. We are Honda!
What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?
Total Rewards:
• Competitive Base Salary
• Annual Bonus
• Overtime Pay
• Industry leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
• Paid time off, including vacation, paid holidays, sick time, personal days
• 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:
• Wellbeing program
• Community service and engagement programs
• Product programs
• Free drinks onsite
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.