Quality Assurance Specialist

Legal Entity: American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

Business Unit: Power Equipment

Division:Manufacturing

Work Location: Swepsonville, NC Location

Career Level:3

Salary Range:$54,900.00-$82,400.00

Job Purpose:

Minimizing supplier quality issues using root cause analysis, implementing temporary solutions and permanent countermeasures to ensure minimal line impact and optimal product quality.

Key Accountabilities:

• Create all reporting documentation to communicate to supplier base (HTR's, Inspection Data Sheets, Supplier Visits Reports, Etc.) that are created through utilization of lab equipment and parts measurement to drawing.
• Approve/confirm supplier countermeasures and approve a part change prior to production utilizing Honda Trouble Report System and IPPAAR procedures as compared to official part drawing dimensional data.
• Perform in-depth analysis and implement/develop proposals for countermeasure related to the production process to minimize downstream customers concerns. (Manufacturing Departments)
• Oversee and manage complex problem-solving analysis and investigations.
• Negotiating and communicating quality activity with suppliers, internal and external (Quality Assurance Visits)
• Perform judgement, disposition, and handling functions for non-conforming part problems.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills:

• BS ENG degree + 0 years
• AS ENG degree + 4 years
• HS degree + 6 years
• 0-6 years Engineering Experience (see above)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & PowerPoint)
• Able to work in Team environment
• Able to work a flexible schedule
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Analytical problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills (by phone, in person and e-mail)
• Ability to manage multiple tasks by prioritizing and balancing workload
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision, show initiative and act independently to resolve problems

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including shifts and weekends as necessary
• Must be able to work overtime as necessary to support department needs (short term and/or scheduled)
• Proof of a valid driver's license
• Able to travel domestic or foreign

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.