American Honda Motor Company, Inc.
Supplier Process Senior Engineer
American Honda Motor Company, Inc., Lincoln, Alabama, United States, 35096
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American Honda Motor Company, Inc. Honda has a clear vision for the future and is looking for individuals with skills, courage, persistence, and dreams to help reach future-focused goals. Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a zero environmental footprint. The Supplier Process Sr. Engineer position supports supplier delivery and characteristic improvement activity with automotive part suppliers in North America. This role involves evaluating negative delivery, production, inventory management, plant/equipment, sub-supplier management, packaging control and/or workforce trends within the supply base, and developing and implementing systemic countermeasures to ensure acceptable delivery characteristics for Honda products and parts. This includes cross-functional collaboration with Supply Chain Management, New Model, Procurement, and Supplier Assurance to drive supplier characteristic improvement. Responsibilities Include
Support supplier improvement activity as part of Department Business plan, reporting performance measurables and targets, forecasting impact, monitoring results, and developing gap elimination plans to achieve Department goals Identify problems on a systemic level and conduct problem analysis to develop effective countermeasures to correct problems or prevent potential problems from impacting delivery performance Perform in-depth analysis related to the supplier’s production planning and current business practices and propose improvement options Champion engagement strategies for suppliers that are causing impact/risk to Honda; perform deep root cause analysis and engage with supplier top management to develop overall activity SAP Coordinate activity with concerned suppliers to track progress, monitor, report, and escalate suppliers not meeting project milestones Evaluate NARS reports and applicable parts, identify problems, implement countermeasures to avoid issues from production planning through delivery As needed, serve as subject matter expert to support and train Delivery associates in performing deep root cause analysis Collaborate in supplier selection to confirm and improve supplier capability Provide post-crisis support to ensure supplier operational stability and improvement Complete reporting and Gemba activity for root cause analysis and countermeasure implementation, with focus on closure speed and effectiveness; engage in continuous improvement through PDCA Who We Are Seeking
Required Work Experience
2 – 8 years of experience based on education Required Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent relevant experience Desired Skills
General knowledge of manufacturing environment and engineering principles related to safety, quality, cost, delivery, new model, and manpower Delivery-specific knowledge of production planning, efficiency/OEE, labeling, inventory management, plant/equipment, sub-supplier management, process control Manufacturing process knowledge (stamping, welding, assembly, material flow, electronics, injection molding, paint, casting, machining, etc.) Honda systems knowledge (NARS, CMS, GPCS, APS, NAPS, QMF, CPCS) Strong interpersonal and communication skills, project management, and Microsoft Office proficiency Ability to present to varying audiences including top management; conduct in-depth technical analysis; lead and prioritize multiple projects; work in a team environment and independently Approve or provide guidance to identify corrective actions that eliminate defect recurrence (Problem Solving / PDCA) Understand NA Supplier SDM Manage multiple projects and activities concurrently (MDSR, Red Card/6 Step, LPF, OEE analysis and improvement, Workforce Stability engagement) Ability to balance workload and set priorities; result-oriented; capable of making sound decisions with limited direction Additional Position Factors
Hybrid workstyle Approximately 5–10 hours OT per week Approximately 50% travel Open office environment What differentiates Honda and makes us an employer of choice?
Total Rewards
Competitive Base Salary that varies by location, experience, etc. Paid Overtime Regional Bonus (where 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 plus 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 and student loan repayment Lifestyle Account Childcare reimbursement account Elder care support Wellbeing program Community service and engagement programs Product programs 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. Seniority level
Not Applicable Employment type
Full-time Job function
Management and Manufacturing Industries
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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Supplier Process Senior Engineer
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American Honda Motor Company, Inc. Honda has a clear vision for the future and is looking for individuals with skills, courage, persistence, and dreams to help reach future-focused goals. Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a zero environmental footprint. The Supplier Process Sr. Engineer position supports supplier delivery and characteristic improvement activity with automotive part suppliers in North America. This role involves evaluating negative delivery, production, inventory management, plant/equipment, sub-supplier management, packaging control and/or workforce trends within the supply base, and developing and implementing systemic countermeasures to ensure acceptable delivery characteristics for Honda products and parts. This includes cross-functional collaboration with Supply Chain Management, New Model, Procurement, and Supplier Assurance to drive supplier characteristic improvement. Responsibilities Include
Support supplier improvement activity as part of Department Business plan, reporting performance measurables and targets, forecasting impact, monitoring results, and developing gap elimination plans to achieve Department goals Identify problems on a systemic level and conduct problem analysis to develop effective countermeasures to correct problems or prevent potential problems from impacting delivery performance Perform in-depth analysis related to the supplier’s production planning and current business practices and propose improvement options Champion engagement strategies for suppliers that are causing impact/risk to Honda; perform deep root cause analysis and engage with supplier top management to develop overall activity SAP Coordinate activity with concerned suppliers to track progress, monitor, report, and escalate suppliers not meeting project milestones Evaluate NARS reports and applicable parts, identify problems, implement countermeasures to avoid issues from production planning through delivery As needed, serve as subject matter expert to support and train Delivery associates in performing deep root cause analysis Collaborate in supplier selection to confirm and improve supplier capability Provide post-crisis support to ensure supplier operational stability and improvement Complete reporting and Gemba activity for root cause analysis and countermeasure implementation, with focus on closure speed and effectiveness; engage in continuous improvement through PDCA Who We Are Seeking
Required Work Experience
2 – 8 years of experience based on education Required Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent relevant experience Desired Skills
General knowledge of manufacturing environment and engineering principles related to safety, quality, cost, delivery, new model, and manpower Delivery-specific knowledge of production planning, efficiency/OEE, labeling, inventory management, plant/equipment, sub-supplier management, process control Manufacturing process knowledge (stamping, welding, assembly, material flow, electronics, injection molding, paint, casting, machining, etc.) Honda systems knowledge (NARS, CMS, GPCS, APS, NAPS, QMF, CPCS) Strong interpersonal and communication skills, project management, and Microsoft Office proficiency Ability to present to varying audiences including top management; conduct in-depth technical analysis; lead and prioritize multiple projects; work in a team environment and independently Approve or provide guidance to identify corrective actions that eliminate defect recurrence (Problem Solving / PDCA) Understand NA Supplier SDM Manage multiple projects and activities concurrently (MDSR, Red Card/6 Step, LPF, OEE analysis and improvement, Workforce Stability engagement) Ability to balance workload and set priorities; result-oriented; capable of making sound decisions with limited direction Additional Position Factors
Hybrid workstyle Approximately 5–10 hours OT per week Approximately 50% travel Open office environment What differentiates Honda and makes us an employer of choice?
Total Rewards
Competitive Base Salary that varies by location, experience, etc. Paid Overtime Regional Bonus (where 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 plus 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 and student loan repayment Lifestyle Account Childcare reimbursement account Elder care support Wellbeing program Community service and engagement programs Product programs 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. Seniority level
Not Applicable Employment type
Full-time Job function
Management and Manufacturing Industries
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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