New Model Quality Engineer

Job Purpose

Oversee NM project activity and independently manages supplier part & process maturation to meet New Model project timing. Provide technical engineering expertise to ensure part and process can meet mass production quality requirements and demand.

Key Accountabilities

• Review, evaluate, and approve supplier process including Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA), Process Quality Control Table (PQCT), Operation Standards, and Manufacturing Quality Standard (MQS)
• Manages and execute approval of part conformance prior to sellable units
• Manage and provide technical support throughout tool trials and crisis activity, as needed
• Develop, coordinate, and execute with supplier to ensure resolution of any quality and/or tooling concerns
• Evaluate and approves initial part conformance through dimensional analysis and specification testing
• Review and confirm supplier is planning to correct model volume and that process cycle time is achieved to support planned capacity
• Develop, manage, and execute one or more Engineering Coordinator level special projects for the department and implement improvement plans
• Mentor new associates (entry level) within group on problem solving, procedures, and fostering development

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills Minimum Educational Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent relevant experience

Average Experience:

2 - 8 years’ experience depending upon education

Other Job-Specific Skills:

Measurement systems (GD&T and DNT), stamping and welding, CATIA, proficient in Microsoft, Strong Program management, ability to learn new tech

Job Dimensions No. of Direct Reports: 0

No. of Indirect Reports: 0

Financial Dimensions: 8-10 suppliers managing $40M (approximately) in tooling & equipment for New Model start of production (SOP)

Decisions Expected

• Initiate and provide technical judgment for part approval for mass production readiness
• Evaluate supplier tooling and equipment readiness and incorporation of critical dimension or attribute controls
• Review and issue part quality judgment at preparation and build event timing
• Evaluate and approve supplier countermeasures
• Assess the technical validity of supplier product validation testing and complete final approval
• Evaluate and approve supplier process and equipment readiness for mass production

Working Conditions

• Office base + remote hybrid work with travel required approx 2-3 days/week often overnight / international - weekly duration may increase during critical development periods.
• Potential for last minute travel (Crisis support)
• Possible shift time adjustment to support trial builds during start-up periods
• Production Support

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.