Supplier Process Sr. Engineer

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!

About this Position:

The Senior New Model Capacity Lead is responsible for leading, performing, and assessing supplier capacity verification checks, performing in-depth analysis, OEE analysis and optimal process layout activity for specific part or assembly process. Responsible to effectively develop strategies to ensure supplier readiness by model, in preparation for mass production launch. Leading targeted labelling audits within the supply base to ensure minimum process requirements are met and maintained throughout the new model development cycle in preparation for SOP. Effectively communicate and manage North American suppliers to ensure on-time achievement of project goals, as well as clearly summarizing each supplier situation so impact, root cause, and CM are clearly understood and communicated.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead/perform New Model Capacity Checks (NMCC) for new model lines on a specific part or assembly process (Tooling/Equipment Spec/Part Drawing Spec or Evaluation/OEE/Volume Assessment/SAP Development etc). Manage and correlate capacity output to ensure supplier readiness at SOP.
• Coordinate and lead supplier labelling and capacity readiness at key stages in development. Lead implementation of immediate corrective action plan (short and long-term) at critical suppliers
• Lead critical proactive projects (Capacity Mgmt)/Minimum Process Requirements for all New Model Projects to ensure SOP readiness, Lead communication, interaction, and reviews with HDMA management and supplier
• Develop, manage, and approve Labelling Minimum Process Requirements (LMPR) self-assessment packages to new suppliers, new supplier locations, or have new supplier production Ines. Complete reporting and Gemba activity for root cause analysis/countermeasure implementation to ensure SOP readiness
• Develop and manage Semi-Conductor availability & application Surveys to the supply base
• Mentor and train new associates in the department with Capacity Confirmation, Labelling Minimum Process Requirements, and Capacity-Up technical know-how

Who we are seeking:

Minimum Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience

Minimum Experience:

• 5+ Years of relevant engineering experience

Other Job-Specific Skills:

• Manufacturing process knowledge (stamping, welding, assembly, material flow, electronics, injection molding, paint, casting, machining, etc.)
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills, knowledgeable of Honda systems (NARS, CMS, GPCS)

Additional Position Factors:

• Willingness to work overtime and travel due to the cyclical business needs of our NM development periods and launches. (Possibly 2-3 days/week)
• Open office environment with moderate level of noise and activity.
• Hybrid office work environment (60% in house/40% remote)
• Possible shift time adjustment to support critical development phases or production support requests.
• Regular occurrence of communicating and presenting information in groups for evaluation purposes
• International travel may be required once or twice a year with an average length of 1-2 weeks per trip (5%)

What differentiates Honda and make 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.)

* Paid Overtime

* Regional Bonus (when applicable)

* 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:

* Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment

* Lifestyle Account

* Childcare Reimbursement Account

* Elder Care Support

* 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.