New Model Parts Quality Engineer at American Honda Motor Co., Inc. summary: The New Model Parts Quality Engineer manages new model projects by reviewing supplier part and process maturation to ensure timely milestones and successful mass production launches. They conduct detailed technical evaluations and inspections of parts using various metrology tools, coordinating with suppliers and internal teams to maintain Honda's quality standards. This role also involves preparing documentation, reporting on tooling development, and leading quality assurance processes to support continuous improvement in manufacturing.

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! Job Purpose The Quality Engineer will manage New Model project activity and review supplier part & process maturation to meet New Model project timing and successful mass production launch. The Quality Engineer will provide technical engineering analysis to ensure part and process can meet Honda’s mass production quality requirements and demands.

Key Accontabilities Parts Quality Project leader responsibilities for new model development projects. Monitors new model project and coordinates New Model Parts Quality team to complete milestones according to schedule. Lead New Model Reviews virtually or on site at suppliers to confirm full Part Maturation of all parts prior to mass production.  Provide status updates to Parts Quality management team, New Model Evaluators. Complete Part by Part Reviews and Trial Event parts inspection using metrology tools such as calipers, height gauge, optical comparator, microscope, etc. Prepare evaluation documentations and present to Purchasing management team, new model team, and division leads and project evaluators. Track, analyze and report part tooling development throughout the new model cycle for assigned suppliers as well as giving tool goals and objectives to suppliers at New Model development timing. Request and Manage receipt of all Quality Assurance Notice documents from suppliers to evaluate technical contents and request countermeasures as needed to achieve part approval Share all concern items, analysis, recommendations and countermeasures through documentation to management for New Model Evaluation reports

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills Minimum Education: Bachelor or Associate's degree in quality Engineering, Project Management, or Supply Chain Managemen Minimum Experience: 2 or more years of experience within a manufacturing environment and working with OEM supplier

Working Conditions 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 international supplier locations.

What differentiates Honda and make 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.) Paid Overtime Regional Bonus (when applicable) 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: Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment Lifestyle Account Childcare Reimbursement Account Elder Care Support 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.

Keywords: quality engineering, new model development, parts inspection, supplier management, metrology tools, mass production launch, process maturation, quality assurance, automotive manufacturing, continuous improvement