Supplier Process Senior Engineer

We are seeking a Supplier Process Senior Engineer to support supplier delivery and characteristic improvement activity with automotive part suppliers in North America. The successful candidate will be responsible for evaluating negative delivery, production, inventory management, plant/equipment, sub-supplier management, packaging control, and workforce trends within the supply base; and developing and implementing systemic countermeasures to ensure acceptable delivery characteristics for Honda products and parts.

Key accountabilities include:

• Supporting supplier improvement activity as part of the Department Business plan
• Identifying problems on a systemic level and conducting problem analysis/situation appraisal
• Performing in-depth analysis related to the supplier's production planning, results, and current business practices
• Championing engagement strategies for suppliers that are causing impact/risk to Honda
• Coordinating activity with concerned suppliers to understand current progress to overall SAP
• Evaluating NARS reports and applicable parts to identify actual and potential problems
• Serving as the subject matter expert to support and/or train Delivery associates
• Collaborating in supplier selection activity with cross-functional areas
• Providing support after initial supplier crisis activity
• Completing reporting and Gemba activity for root cause analysis/countermeasure implementation

The ideal candidate will have:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent related experience
• 2+ years of relevant experience based on education
• General knowledge of manufacturing environment and engineering principles
• Delivery-specific knowledge of production planning, efficiency/OEE, labelling, inventory management, plant/equipment, sub-supplier management, process control
• Manufacturing process knowledge
• Honda systems knowledge (NARS, CMS, GPCS, APS, NAPS, QMF, CPCS)
• Strong interpersonal skills, high-impact communication skills, project management skills, and Microsoft Office

In terms of working conditions, the role involves:

• A hybrid workstyle
• Approximately 5-10 hours of overtime per week
• Approximately 50% travel
• An open office environment

The total rewards package includes:

• Competitive base salary
• Paid overtime
• Regional bonus
• Industry-leading benefit plans
• Paid time off
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
• 401K plan with company match
• Relocation assistance (if eligible)
• Tuition assistance and student loan repayment
• Lifestyle account
• Childcare reimbursement account
• Elder care support
• Wellbeing program
• Community service and engagement programs
• Product programs