New Model Specialist II
Timmonsville, SC, US, 29161
Location: Timmonsville, SC
Workstyle: Onsite
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:
The New Model Specialist is responsible for Sv-PL activities for new model developments engaging in the development process to ensure service needs requirements are met. The Specialist ensures the flow of quality information to Aftersales Experience Division for schedule and task items necessary for product launches and in-market support. The New Model Specialist will assist in supporting Export service QIC processing and Export field technical solutions.
Responsibilities include:
- Service Project Lead (Sv-PL) for Powersports and Power Products Development
- Coordination internal Aftersales experience activity for Training, Pubs, Parts Preparation, and sample related activities for achieving new model launch goals and schedule.
- Lead IQI (Initial Quality Inspections) process to confirm market quality of all new products
- Communication of Monthly report data into Product Development Project teams
- Monthly Reporting against quality targets for new models based on their new model launch monitoring period
Who we are seeking:
Required Work Experience:
- 3 years technical experience in the pe/marine/auto or mc industry with an emphasis on product quality & service operations
- Honda specific knowledge of the Quality Information Communications (QIC) & GiQ system process and product quality resolution
- Minimum 2 years of experience objective setting and the PDCA process
Required Education:
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent work experience
Desired skills:
- A thorough understanding of internal combustion engines
- Familiarity with electro-mechanical products as they pertain to the Powersports, PE & marine industries.
- Ability to effectively lead and influence a team to achieve organizational and company goals
- Outstanding electronic and oral technical communication
Additional Position Factors:
- Workstyle: Onsite
- Travel: 10%
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 makes us an employer of choice?
Total Rewards:
- Competitive Base Salary
- Annual Bonus
- Overtime
- Industry leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
- Paid time off, including vacation, paid holidays, sick time, personal days
- 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
- Lifestyle Bonus
- Relocation assistance
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.
Nearest Major Market: Florence
Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina