Description
Legal Entity: Honda Dev. and Mfg. of Am.,LLC
Business Unit: North American Quality BU
Division: NA Quality DIV
Work Location: Anna Engine Plant
Shift: 1st
Workstyle: Onsite
Career Level: 4
Job Grade: Exempt-3
Job Purpose
Market Quality Analysis Department (MQAD) experienced engineers coordinate activities to support meeting prescribed department performance measures/targets, progress and countermeasure implementation when necessary to ensure department results.
Key Accountabilities
Lead initiatives to advance the team's proficiency in Purchasing, category/system knowledge, and supplier quality. Mentor Engineering Staff to support their professional growth, applying engineering principles to enhance their technical skills. Collaborate with the Group Lead to conduct thorough performance assessments, providing data-driven evaluations and actionable recommendations to drive continuous improvement and achieve excellence.
Support and lead supplier and market-related issues by spearheading complex investigations to identify root causes. Apply engineering methodologies to develop strategic solutions and negotiate future countermeasures, ensuring continuous improvement and operational stability. Mentor Engineering Staff in problem-solving techniques and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement best practices.
Demonstrate exceptional communication skills with cross-functional teams to ensure clarity and collaboration across all departments, while showcasing deep expertise in supplier quality and specific category/systems functions to drive informed decision-making.
Coordinate design change activities with responsible departments and suppliers to ensure seamless progress and timely completion of initiatives. Monitor and evaluate warranty claim analysis results, prioritizing them appropriately and ensuring they contain relevant content for effective resolution.
Demonstrate advanced technical efficiency and expertise by producing clear, concise, and well-constructed documentation and reports. Utilize data visualization tools to enhance presentations and effectively communicate key insights to quality management.
Proactively engage with relevant departments and suppliers to lead and coordinate effective problem containment strategies, ensuring timely resolution and continuous improvement.
Qualifications, Experience, and Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (mechanical or relevant engineering) and/or relevant and strongly related work experience
5+ years of experience based on education; no degree requires 8 years of relevant experience
Ability to technically investigate, derive conclusions from observations/data and analytically approach problem cause phenomena. Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with supply base, design functional groups, & knowledge of supplier quality is strongly preferred for positions in the Supplier Warranty (SW) group.
Working Conditions
Local travel between plants/buildings on Ohio’s campuses will be required
Travel to various suppliers within North America is expected to occur at various times throughout a given year (problem
Investigation specific purposes)
Expected 2-8 hours overtime per week, as needed
Hands-on, inside vehicle work is expected. Test lab work and test shop work is typically 20% of the time while on-site.
What differentiates Honda and makes 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.)
Regional Bonus (when applicable)
Manager Lease Car Program (No Cost - Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included)
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:
Lifestyle Account
Childcare Reimbursement Account
Elder Care Support
Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
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.
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