Manufacturing Quality Engineer

The Manufacturing Quality Engineer at Honda is responsible for leading the introduction of new models, managing quality activities from concept through mass production, and ensuring achievement of quality targets. The role involves coordinating quality projects, analysing and addressing quality gaps, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates must have a B.S. in Engineering or equivalent experience, 5–8 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, SAP, and 3D data tools. The position requires strong problem-solving skills, the ability to read and create drawings, and experience with Honda systems. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the US, as visa sponsorship is not available. The role includes some travel and occasional overtime.

The Manufacturing Quality Engineer at Honda plays a pivotal role in leading the introduction of new models through strategic planning, management, and effective communication to achieve quality targets from concept through mass production. This position is responsible for executing and managing quality initiatives, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with business and plant evaluations. The role requires strong collaboration with product design, manufacturing management, and other facilities to prevent manufacturing issues and support successful onsite build events. Honda offers a competitive base salary, paid overtime, regional bonuses, industry-leading benefits, paid time off, 401K with company match, relocation assistance, and various wellbeing and career development programmes.

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

Lead New Model Quality introduction through strategic planning, management, and communication to meet New Model quality targets from concept to mass production. Achieve project EA00’s with high focus on Quality items, including Business Plan target for each factory.

Key Accountabilities

• Support Department Project Lead (PL) by executing & managing the Quality portions of the plan (SAP related to OQ Flow, HAB, MMC Q) - Coordinate New Model Quality activity (weekend & shutdown) with all projects, and track project progress to achieve results.
• Coordinate analysis and countermeasure activity within Department and Purchasing to address gaps to target.
• Compile, summarize and understand project evaluation materials to meet the requirements of the plant evaluations and gain prior department approval & report to PL.
• Work within Department to negotiate MQS Control Points / PQCT and insure they are linked to EQ Specs & Process Operation Standard, while ensuring Production Associate's ability to succeed.
• Lead drawing review and collaborate with Product Design to prevent Manufacuring Issues.
• Support Manufacturing Managment Centre's (MMC) with Quality Manufacturing Plan for onsite Trial Builds, for example supporting himotsuki verification Activity Dan/QC.
• Support MMC execute successful onsite build event activity for dept. in the areas of schedule, parts, associates aligned in the right place, group to group coordination, and plan vs actual reporting (Q-Gate / abnormal handwork).
• Enhance the Standard NM SAP for assigned Model considering previous Model Reflections, New Technology, Future Innovations, and opportunities to improve Department Characteristics (PDCA)
• Maintain regular communication with other facilities to coordinate North American or Global Weld activity and management of associated travel as needed to ensure initiatives and good project flow.
• Develop capability of self, colleagues, and team through training, mentoring, and sharing of experiences in area of technical expertise and understanding for succession planning and team growth.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills Minimum Educational Qualifications:

• B.S of Engineering or equivalent related experience working in Quality.

Minimum Experience:

• 5 to 8 years

Other Job-Specific Skills:

• Microsoft Apps (mainly Teams, Excel, Power Point), 3D data (CATIA)
• Able to read/create drawings,
• Honda systems (IMS, CRF, SAP, AHEAD)
• Good problem solving skills.

***Please Note: Sponsorship for employment visa status for these positions is unavailable. Applicants requiring sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future (e.g., F-1 CPT/OPT, H-1B, TN, etc.) will not be considered. * **

Working Conditions

• 10% Travel, 5 to 10 hours of OT per week – Occasional split shift if support is needed
• Office / Manufacturing Floor

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

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.

Responsibilities:

• Lead efforts to introduce new models through strategic planning, management, and communication to meet quality targets from concept to mass production.
• Support the Department Project Lead by executing and managing the quality portions of the plan, including SAP related to OQ Flow, HAB, and MMC Q.
• Coordinate new model quality activities, including weekends and shutdowns, and track project progress to achieve results.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to analyse and address gaps to target, working with the department and purchasing teams.
• Compile and summarise project evaluation materials to meet plant evaluation requirements and report to the Department Project Lead.
• Work within the Department to negotiate MQS Control Points and PQCT, ensuring alignment with EQ Specs and Process Operation Standards.
• Lead drawing review and collaborate with Product Design to prevent manufacturing issues.
• Support the Manufacturing Management Centre with quality manufacturing plans for onsite trial builds and onsite build event activities.
• Enhance the standard NM SAP for assigned models by considering previous models, new technology, and opportunities for departmental improvement.

Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Apps, especially Teams, Excel, and PowerPoint, is essential.
• Experience with 3D data and CATIA is required.
• Ability to read and create drawings is necessary.
• Familiarity with Honda systems, including IMS, CRF, SAP, and AHEAD, is important.
• Strong problem-solving skills are required.

Education:

• A B.S. in Engineering or equivalent related experience working in Quality is required.