Supplier Quality Principal Engineer IE

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 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

The Supplier Assurance Inspection Engineer is responsible for identifying quality issues, establishing containment, developing and implementing countermeasures to ensure acceptable quality for Honda products and parts. The Inspection Engineer will ensure the execution of the Outstanding Quality (OQ) flow, promote / mentor strong quality culture / mindset, set department direction and evaluate achievement to exceed customer expectations. Key Accountabilities

Lead Department Hinjuku activity from QC event to gain an early understanding of challenges and drive problem a) containment b) resolution and c) reoccurrence prevention prior to mass production through the model life cycl

Coordinate cross-department activity to complex items to accelerate root cause analysis and countermeasure spee

Oversee technical in-depth analysis related to the production process to minimize customer concern

Work with suppliers to ensure resolution of any quality and/or tooling concern

Oversee proposed countermeasures, judge their effectiveness once implemented, and manage change point contro

Quality Safety Declaration evaluator to assure department readiness for mass production start-up and/or department characteristics change point

Develop solutions to problems of various scope and complexity using Honda problem solving methods

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

BS/AS in engineering with related experience or applicable experience

8+ Years of experience based on educatio

Application of Honda Philosoph

Understand and apply company standards (Supplier Quality Manual (SQM), Honda QMS and government regulations

Knowledge of manufacturing environment and engineering principles as it relates to new model, safety, quality, and delivery

Highly effective communication skills (verbal & written

Ability to interact within all levels of the organization

Ability to build consensus for key process improvements, with different departments & groups

Detailed knowledge of supplier improvement activity and concern supplier

Ability to understand part drawings, specifications and applications

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

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.