Supplier Process Principal 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: 

Lead NM technical judgment activity and independently manage supplier part & process assessment to support New Model project timing. Provide technical leadership and high-level expertise to ensure part & process development can meet mass production quality requirements and demand.  Lead, perform, and assess 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 & execute Business Plan strategies to ensure Honda/Supplier readiness by model, in preparation for mass production launch.  Lead 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:

• Evaluate, confirm, and judge supplier product/process technical details.  Provide technical leadership for supplier process development, process layout & flow, tooling/equipment, manufacturing OEE, and/or Countermeasure Request Forms (CRF).
• Lead and manage Technical Evaluation meetings across all NMD areas, ensure Supplier processes have capability to meet Honda’s demand by model (reference project RFQ).
• Lead supplier readiness activity for new and critical suppliers to ensure project targets are achieved at key development stages. Provide technical support throughout process audits, new model reviews, and crisis activity (as needed)
• Engage and collaborate with supplier to ensure resolution of any part & process concerns
• Mentor and support team of associates for the department, overseeing technical confirmations & judgments

Required Experience:

8+ years of related experience

Required Education:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience

Other job-specific skills:
Technical analysis,
NA Theme / Business Plan theme leadership\
CATIA
Proficient in Microsoft
Strong Program management
Leadership experience

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
•    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.