Exterior Product Quality 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: 

Analyze new model vehicle design to countermeasure problems prior to mass production launch by interfacing with functional experts and other department representatives. Summarize and present results to R&D for implementation of permanent countermeasures. Work with both suppliers and manufacturing, support, and R&D departments to develop solutions. Perform vehicle testing of new model vehicles during trial manufacturing stages to ensure the design intent is realized with actual vehicle performance.

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 manufacturing 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:

Education

Bachelor's or associate degree in related subject (engineering, engineering technology, etc.) or equivalent related experience.

Experience

At least 1 term as a Co-op for Honda or a similar work environment. 0-6 years of experience based on education.

Skills

Catia or similar CAD software desired. Training available.

Knowledge of Honda NM Sales, Engineering, and Design/Development (SED) flow, how to mature car design desired. Training available.

Prioritization skills drive continuous improvement, good interpersonal skills.

Proficient in Microsoft software (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook

Additional Position Factors:

Hybrid work environment

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

Overtime compensation

Annual Bonus

Associate lease car program with a cost

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.