External Description

Quality Supplier Representative

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:

This associate would be part of the New Model Parts Quality Group working with assigned suppliers through the new model part development process and quality evaluations leading up to mass production launch.

Responsibilities include:

* Track part tooling development, supplier status and delays throughout the new model cycle for assigned suppliers.

* Request and Manage receipt of all Quality Assurance Notice (QAN) documents from suppliers to evaluate technical contents and request countermeasures as needed to achieve part approval

* Complete new model Part by Part Reviews and Trial Event parts inspection, providing countermeasure solutions for process quality related defects and design challenges

* Lead New Model Reviews (NMR) to confirm full Part Maturation of all parts prior to mass production. Provide status updates with PQ management team

* Provide their analysis and recommendations to Group Lead for preparation of New Model Evaluation reports to share all concern items and countermeasure activities

Who we are seeking:

Required Experience:

* 2+ years minimum experience within a manufacturing environment and working with OEM suppliers

* Required Education:

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience

Other job specific skills:

* 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.

* 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

Additional Position Factors:

* Schedule onsite meetings with suppliers to review problem details and set plans for improvement.

* 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 be able to travel by ground/air to domestic and/or overseas supplier locations.

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

* Overtime Pay

* 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

* 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.