International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO)
Supplier Process Principal Engineer
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO), Marysville, Ohio, us, 43041
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: The Supplier Process Principal Engineer position leads supplier delivery and characteristic improvement activity with automotive part suppliers in North America. Responsible for 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 leading cross-functional collaboration in areas within Supply Chain Management, as well as New Model, Procurement, and Supplier Assurance to drive supplier characteristic improvement.
Responsibilities include:
Lead supplier improvement activity as part of Department Business plan, reporting performance measurables and targets, forecast impact, monitor results & develop gap elimination plans to achieve Department goals
Identifies problems on an operational and/or systemic level and conducts problem analysis / situation appraisal, which may include analysis on a specific part or assembly process (Tooling / Equipment Spec / Part Drawing Spec or Evaluation / OEE / Volume Assessment, etc.) to provide best practice processes and develop effective countermeasures to correct problems or potential problems to avoid impacting delivery performance
Perform in-depth analysis related to the supplier’s production planning, results and/or current business practices and correlation to Honda systems/requirements (example CMS) and propose improvement options
Manage engagement strategies for suppliers that are causing impact/risk to Honda. Performing deep root cause analysis through supplier Situational Analysis, establish commitment from supplier top management, and work collaboratively to understand supplier SA and manage an overall activity SAP.
Lead activity with concerned suppliers to understand current progress to overall SAP. Monitor, report on, and elevate suppliers that are not capable of meeting project milestones within the timeframe established.
Perform analysis of NARS reports (A-Rank, mislabel, etc) and applicable parts and identify actual and potential problems, clarify and review with applicable departments, implement countermeasures to avoid problem occurrence from production planning through delivery
Serve as subject matter expert to support and/or train Delivery associates in performing deep root cause analysis through data analysis, and oversee supplier situation analysis
Collaborate in supplier selection activity with cross-functional areas to confirm and improve actual supplier capability
Lead characteristic/systemic assessment and improvement activity after initial supplier crisis activity, as needed, to ensure supplier operational stability, efficiency, and characteristic improvement
Lead reporting and Gemba activity for root cause analysis/countermeasure implementation to solve complex problems with/ attention to closure speed and effectiveness. Execute continuous improvement through cycling Plan Do Check Action (PDCA).
Who we are seeking: Required Work Experience:
8+ Years’ of relevant professional experience
Required Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent relevant experience
Desired skills:
General knowledge of manufacturing environment and engineering principles as it relates 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 skills, high-impact communication skills, project management skills, and Microsoft Office
Ability to present to varying audiences including top management, conduct in-depth technical analysis, lead, and prioritize multiple projects, work in a team environment as well as independently
Approve or provide guidance to identify corrective actions that eliminate defect reoccurrence (Problem Solving / PDCA)
Understand NA Supplier SDM
Manage multiple projects and activities at the same time (MDSR, Red Card/6 Step, LPF, OEE analysis and improvement, Workforce Stability engagement, etc.)
Ability to balance workload and set priorities
Result Orientation
Make sound decisions with limited direction
Additional Position Factors:
Hybrid workstyle (80% in office/20% out of office)
~5-10 hrs. OT/ week
~5 - 25% Travel
Open office environment
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
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.
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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 Supplier Process Principal Engineer position leads supplier delivery and characteristic improvement activity with automotive part suppliers in North America. Responsible for 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 leading cross-functional collaboration in areas within Supply Chain Management, as well as New Model, Procurement, and Supplier Assurance to drive supplier characteristic improvement.
Responsibilities include:
Lead supplier improvement activity as part of Department Business plan, reporting performance measurables and targets, forecast impact, monitor results & develop gap elimination plans to achieve Department goals
Identifies problems on an operational and/or systemic level and conducts problem analysis / situation appraisal, which may include analysis on a specific part or assembly process (Tooling / Equipment Spec / Part Drawing Spec or Evaluation / OEE / Volume Assessment, etc.) to provide best practice processes and develop effective countermeasures to correct problems or potential problems to avoid impacting delivery performance
Perform in-depth analysis related to the supplier’s production planning, results and/or current business practices and correlation to Honda systems/requirements (example CMS) and propose improvement options
Manage engagement strategies for suppliers that are causing impact/risk to Honda. Performing deep root cause analysis through supplier Situational Analysis, establish commitment from supplier top management, and work collaboratively to understand supplier SA and manage an overall activity SAP.
Lead activity with concerned suppliers to understand current progress to overall SAP. Monitor, report on, and elevate suppliers that are not capable of meeting project milestones within the timeframe established.
Perform analysis of NARS reports (A-Rank, mislabel, etc) and applicable parts and identify actual and potential problems, clarify and review with applicable departments, implement countermeasures to avoid problem occurrence from production planning through delivery
Serve as subject matter expert to support and/or train Delivery associates in performing deep root cause analysis through data analysis, and oversee supplier situation analysis
Collaborate in supplier selection activity with cross-functional areas to confirm and improve actual supplier capability
Lead characteristic/systemic assessment and improvement activity after initial supplier crisis activity, as needed, to ensure supplier operational stability, efficiency, and characteristic improvement
Lead reporting and Gemba activity for root cause analysis/countermeasure implementation to solve complex problems with/ attention to closure speed and effectiveness. Execute continuous improvement through cycling Plan Do Check Action (PDCA).
Who we are seeking: Required Work Experience:
8+ Years’ of relevant professional experience
Required Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent relevant experience
Desired skills:
General knowledge of manufacturing environment and engineering principles as it relates 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 skills, high-impact communication skills, project management skills, and Microsoft Office
Ability to present to varying audiences including top management, conduct in-depth technical analysis, lead, and prioritize multiple projects, work in a team environment as well as independently
Approve or provide guidance to identify corrective actions that eliminate defect reoccurrence (Problem Solving / PDCA)
Understand NA Supplier SDM
Manage multiple projects and activities at the same time (MDSR, Red Card/6 Step, LPF, OEE analysis and improvement, Workforce Stability engagement, etc.)
Ability to balance workload and set priorities
Result Orientation
Make sound decisions with limited direction
Additional Position Factors:
Hybrid workstyle (80% in office/20% out of office)
~5-10 hrs. OT/ week
~5 - 25% Travel
Open office environment
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
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.
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