Supplier Capacity Engineer at American Honda Motor Co.

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 New Model Capacity Lead is responsible for collecting and analyzing supplier capacity data, by model, in preparation for new model launch.  Conduct supplier capacity verification checks, performing in-depth analysis, OEE and optimal process layout activity.  Perform targeted labelling audits within the supply base to ensure minimum process requirements are met and maintained throughout the new model development cycle.  Effectively communicate and work with North American suppliers to ensure on-time achievement of project goals.

Responsibilities include:

• Issue and support New Model Capacity Checks (NMCC) for new model lines on specific part or assembly process (Tooling/Equipment Spec/Part Drawing Spec or Evaluation/OEE/Volume Assessment/SAP Development etc) to ensure supplier readiness at SOP.
• Confirm supplier labeling and capacity readiness at key stages in NM development
• Support and issue Labelling Minimum Process Requirements (LMPR) self-assessment packages to new suppliers, new supplier locations, or have new supplier production Ines. Complete reporting and Gemba activity for root cause analysis/countermeasure implementation to ensure SOP readiness
• Support situation appraisal and analysis on a specific part or assembly process (Tooling / Equipment Spec / Part Drawing Spec or Evaluation / OEE / Volume Assessment / SAP, Etc.)
• Support Design’s verification of Semi-Conductor availability & application through Survey
• Conduct and review transfer of relevant new model information to the mass production team.  Support production recovery efforts as requested.

Minimum Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience

Minimum Experience:

• 0-2 years experience required based on education; Co-Op experience preferred

Other job-specific skills:    

• Good project management skills, manage supplier relationships, work in teams to build consensus, multi-task, solve problems, manage projects, excel & powerpoint.
• Manufacturing process knowledge (stamping, welding, assembly, material flow, electronics, injection molding, paint, casting, machining, etc.)

Additional Position Factors:

• Willingness to work overtime and travel due to the cyclical business needs of our NM development periods and launches. (Possibly 2-3 days/week)
• Open office environment with moderate level of noise and activity.
• Hybrid office work environment (60% in house/40% remote)
• Possible shift time adjustment to support critical development phases or production support requests.
• Regular occurrence of communicating and presenting information in groups for evaluation purposes
• International travel may be required once or twice a year with an average length of 1-2 weeks per trip (5%)

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.