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 PurposeSummarize in one statement how this job contributes to the overall mission and goals of HDMA.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, work with assigned suppliers toward continuous improvement of manufacturing characteristics.  Support and provide direction for respective team members.Key AccountabilitiesApprove part/process changes for design changes and non-design changes.Final approval of other associates part / process changesApprove / confirm Supplier countermeasures and approve a part change prior to installation on saleable productPerform in-depth analysis related to the production process to minimize customers concernsOversee and manage complex problem solving analysis and investigationsCoordinate and lead supplier countermeasure activities to provide an effective solutionManage and support communication with suppliers and other departments in regards to countermeasuresNegotiating and communicating quality activity with suppliers, In-house departments, and ManagementMentor new associates within group on problem solving, procedures, and fostering developmentQualifications, Experience, and SkillsMinimum Educational Qualifications4-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.Minimum Experience3+ years of experience based on educationOther Job-Specific SkillsHigh impact problem solver and crisis leaderAbility to act with accuracy and urgency for potential high impact issues without management directionStrong 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 skillsExperience leading PQCT/PFMEA audits at high impact suppliersDecisions ExpectedAuthority to approve a part change prior to installation on saleable productReview proposed countermeasures and their effectiveness once implementedAuthority to require supplier to change processes and procedures to improve/guarantee part conformance to spec.Approve / confirm Supplier countermeasuresWorking ConditionsAbility 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 neededAverage 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.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.