Regional Bill of Materials (BOM) Analyst at American Honda Motor Co Inc

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

• Applies broad theoretical knowledge in Regional Spec Control Operations. Manage and administer NA Regional and Global engineering drawings and manufacturing design revision issuance to all North American and Global plants as needed. Development, configuration, management, and verification of the technical data in the Manufacturing Bill of Material thru execution of Engineering Design Changes and revisions from NA manufacturing plants from Manufacturing Instructions. Contribute to the stable production start of New Models and products in mass production by focusing on quality & efficiency in execution of the engineering change management process.

Key Accountabilities

• Design Change Delivery - BEAM Bill of Material System Setting: handling engineering technical records and project information for individual design changes or full BOM design changes - Design drawing review, part hierarchy/ structure change point confirmation, understand Inter / Intra company part supply relationships. Interpret regional and global parts supply/install agreements to ensure data is sent to correct plants. Understand each models feature and application list change points. Understanding and configuration of Frame/Engine/Transmission /Differential combination set up and combination changepoint reconversions, apply reason codes by change point to support supplier/factory instruction sheet issuance. Reason code application to ensure VIN capture through IPP tag, quantities confirmation and splitting, maker layout setting / request, accuracy verification, Part to; model, type, & application setting, 
• Manufacturing Instruction Delivery - BEAM Bill of Material setting: handling engineering technical data by configuration of Part Drawing Manufacturing Change Points, confirmation of part hierarchy, quantity, application accuracy, understand Inter / Intra company part supply relationships, understanding of in-house delivery set up, interpret regional and global parts supply / install agreements to ensure data is sent to correct plants, understanding of feature and application list change points, understanding and configuration of Frame / Engine / Transmission / Differential combination set up and combination changepoint reconversions, apply reason codes by change point to support instruction sheet issuance and VIN capture, determine need to request supplier or plant supply setting, quantities confirmation and splitting, confirmation of application at multiple plants, verification of originating department content / objective. Part beginning and end dates at model, type, application levels. Technical drawing & attachment review to ensure accuracy, need of changepoints, and compliance with operational rules / standards prior to the manipulation of the factory BOM. MI approval flow, ensure the MI has been routed through proper plants / departments, prioritization setting for multiple models, run and analyze various verification reports to ensure accuracy of change points and attach for approval purposes & customer information.  
• Export Bill of Material – Mgmt. of parts supplied from North America to the world.. Communication with multiple regions for application timing, part color setting, model build process kick-off & execution. Address customer inquiries / concerns promptly and professionally to ensure customer satisfaction. Build customer relationships and teamwork. Attend and support BOM and New Model meetings with North America International Operations Office (NAIOO) as needed. Understand and identify part numbers, structures, and application change points to deliver and confirm an accurate BOM. Support daily priority and identify areas of improvements. Identify and understand impact to design change and manufacturing instructions to the plants. Understand and confirm the effective date timing (Set Lot / Part by Part) in BEAM.
• Communication & Coordination –Facilitate or support all North America plants / departments with design and engineering Bill of Material clarification & configuration information per Operational Rules and support New Model meetings as needed. 
• Business Plan Themes – Leading or participating in a team that will execute strategic business initiatives. Theme work may include: process maps, calculations of benefits/ efficiency, time studies, or multi department collaboration. Teams report status monthly/quarterly to management to communicate/share progress on theme. 

Workstyle

Hybrid: ~ 10% to 20%. At least 1 day per workweek at one of our HDMA, Columbus, OH area office or one of our other office locations in Alabama / Georgia / Indiana.

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Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

• Education: An undergraduate level degree (BA / BS), or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience: 0 to 4 years of experience with Part Drawing Control or Engineering Change Mgmt., Supplement Experience in Supply Chain, Production Control or Manufacturing Engineering is a plus.
  • Recognize and demonstrate knowledge of BOM/Parts List Check procedure.
  • Recognize and demonstrate knowledge of Specification Notice Procedures issuance/ management. (D/C and MI)
  • Recognize & demonstrate Honda Engineering Standards Knowledge
  • Recognize & demonstrate CATIA Knowledge
  • Recognize & demonstrate new model development flow knowledge
  • Recognize & demonstrate data modelling knowledge
  • Recognize & demonstrate product maker layout flow knowledge
  • Understand importance of technical data quality accuracy and integration
  • Excel (Macros a plus), PowerPoint

Visa sponsorship

This position is not eligible for any work visa sponsorship.

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 
•    401(K) Plan with company match + additional contribution

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.