New Model Quality Engineer

Location: Marysville, Ohio

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 which 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:

New Model Quality Engineers analyze new model design and layout to countermeasure concerns/problems prior to mass production by interfacing with functional experts and other department representatives to summarize and present results to Research and Development for implementation of permanent countermeasures. Effectively interacts with Manufacturing. Departments, Support Departments, Suppliers and Research and Development to obtain consensus when determining root cause and suggesting countermeasures to gain a clear resolution to problems. They will also perform completed car testing during trial stages to ensure the design intent is realized with actual vehicle performance. These tests are a combination of static and dynamic tests. Found problems will be investigated to determine root cause and countermeasures applied.

Responsibilities include:

• Support Plant-wide problem analysis and prevention activities.
• Resolve complex issues impacting both the product and customers
• Find temporary solutions to issues when essential to sustain safety, quality, and delivery
• Document each defect or issue as needed and issue trouble reports as necessary
• Provide feedback concerning quality issues to the appropriate and or responsible party
• Act as the liaison to Research and Development for all departments
• Issue Manufacturing Instructions to temporarily fix design concerns
• Approve and assign application timing for Design Change points for Honda Development & Manufacturing of America, LLC.

Who we are seeking:

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial) or related associates degree with experience; or equivalent experience

Required Experience:

• At least 1 term as a Co-op for Honda or in a similar manufacturing environment.

Desired skills:

• New Model development know how, knowledge of drawing release and application methods, know how to get the New Model job done, including key job processes and use of design evaluation tools.
• Knowledge of Honda NM Sales, Engineering, and Design/Development (SED) flow, how to mature car design.
• Prioritization skills drives continuous improvement, good interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft software (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook)

Additional Position Factors:

• Varied work environment (office and workshop)
• Regular overtime
• Periodic early-morning and late-evening meetings
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally

At Honda, you will play a key role in our journey to become a company that society wants to exist now, and in the future. Your endless curiosity will drive innovation and your courageous spirit will challenge the status quo. We believe having a workforce made up of diverse thinkers and innovators makes us a better Honda. Respect for each other and respect for diversity each and every day drives our associates to contribute at the highest level and work effectively in a team environment. We make the dream of mobility a reality with our innovative and high-quality products. Together, we Bring the Future to our customers, associates, and communities. We are Honda!

What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards:

• Competitive base salary
• Annual Bonus
• Manager Lease Car Program (No Cost - Car, Maintenance, Insurance)
• Industry leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid time off, including vacation, paid holidays, sick time, personal days
• 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:

• 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.