Job Description

Job Description

Legal Entity: American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Business Unit: Power Equipment
Division: Manufacturing
Work Location: Timmonsville, SC Location
Shift: 1st
Workstyle:  Onsite
Career Level: 4
Job Grade: Exempt-2 

Job Purpose:

As member of the Parts Quality Mass Production Team, this person is responsible for preventing outflow of supplier defects, perform technical investigation/ analysis of problems, and implement countermeasures, while also managing change points to minimize production impact.

Key Accountabilities:

• Lead in-depth analysis of quality problems, including parts measurements, to take action that will minimize impact to downstream customers (Manufacturing Depts).
• Prepare and submit technical documents to communicate quality problems with suppliers using the NARS Honda Trouble Report system (HTR’s), and present details to initiate countermeasure action.
• Set technical requirements for supplier part change points using the NA Change Point Control System (CPCS) and evaluate quality documents before management review.
• Lead complex problem-solving analyses and investigations.
• Lead supplier Quality Assurance Visits (QAVs) to communication concerns and confirm countermeasures are implemented that eliminate non-conforming conditions.
• Mentor new associates within group on problem solving, procedures, and Parts Quality role and responsibilities.
• Perform judgment, disposition, and handling functions for non-conforming part problems.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Control, or Related Field
• 2 years minimum experience in the above fields
• Able to work in Team environment
• Flexible schedule
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Analytical problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills (by phone, in person and e-mail)
• Ability to manage multiple tasks by prioritizing and balancing workload
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Show initiative and act independently to resolve problems
• Negotiation and team collaboration skills
• Time management skills
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite of products
• Must be able to give presentations, speak in front of groups of associates/mgmt.

Working Conditions:

• Travel between the production floor and office area to address quality issues
• Schedule meetings with suppliers to review problem details and set plans for improvement
• Travel at least 25% of work time
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including off-shifts and weekends, as necessary
• Must be able to work overtime as necessary to support department needs (short term and/or scheduled)
• Must have valid form of identification to be able to travel by ground/air to domestic and/or foreign destinations

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

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.

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