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.

• Approve part/process changes for design changes and non-design changes.
• Approve/confirm Supplier root cause analysis, development of countermeasures and implementation
• Perform data analysis, prioritize top impact issues and drive supplier characteristic improvement activities
• 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 regard to countermeasures
• Build technical, Honda Way, and Department knowledge

Minimum Educational Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent relevant experience

Average Experience: 0 – 3 Year’s. Co-op/Internship Experience Preferred

Other Job-Specific Skills:

• Highly effective communication skills (verbal & written)
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to balance workload and set priorities
• Ability to present to varying audiences
• Work in a team environment

No. of Direct Reports: 0

No. of Indirect Reports: 0

Financial Dimensions: N/A

• Authority to approve a part change prior to installation on saleable product
• Review proposed countermeasures and their effectiveness once implemented
• Authority to require supplier to change processes and procedures to improve/guarantee part conformance to spec.
• Approve / confirm Supplier countermeasures

• Ability and potential to travel up to 50% of the time (mix of local, domestic, and international)
• Average overtime hours is 3-5 hours per week
• This position is a mixture of working on the production floor at the supplier, in an office, and remote work environment