Quality Assurance Specialist

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda
Honda has a clear vision for the future, and its 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 Hondas, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!

Job Purpose

Representing TMP-O as the QMS Subject Matter Expert (SME), lead and manage department compliance by promoting and guaranteeing adherence to Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.

Key Accountabilities

Develop best practice for QMS Unit and enhance Quality Management System knowledge to share with department associates to ensure comprehension and compliance
Design, create and maintain a system with linkage to all our computer-based quality applications that reduce risks that could potentially compromise QMS system
Set department documentation systems and requirements to maintain consistency with HDMA, North American (NA) and Global Quality Standards.
Establish document systems for the QMS unit to assure required documents and records are controlled and retained.
Communicate Quality Management System (QMS) activities and change points to enhance understanding and awareness for Departments leadership
Lead department internal reviews to assess production systems, processes, and requirements of the Quality Management System. (QMS) and initiate Best Practice Review
Lead department activity to effectively execute internal and external audits. Interface with external Auditors representing both Dept and Plant
Review internal and external (UTAC or other Honda companies) audit findings to understand system gaps and apply countermeasure to prevent similar failures.
Lead collaborative problem solving and countermeasure activities to establish continuous improvement and Best Practice across TMP-O (ALMC-HPDC).
Manage Department Record retention system in compliance with documented Master Record Control Ledger.
Develop capability of self, colleagues, and team through training, mentoring, and sharing best practice

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

Bachelors or Associates Degree in a related field; or equivalent relevant job experience.
0-6 years of experience based on education
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Dealing with conflict and empowerment to escalate (consensus building skills)
Knowledge of QMS
Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as within a team
Demonstrated ability to respond immediately to production floor needs and requirements
Basic computer skills
Demonstrated knowledge of the SEQCDM guidelines / requirements within area of responsibility
Ability to manage time and multi-task
Want a minimum of 1 year of related auditing experience

Job Dimensions

No. of Direct Reports

0

No. of Indirect Reports

0

Decisions Expected

Describe 2-3 typical decisions that this job is expected to make and/or influence.

• Escalation of quality concerns and nonconformities
• Recommendations for minor process or documentation improvements
• Selection of corrective actions within established procedures

Working Conditions

0-5% travel requirement for training and offsite support as needed
Daily, weekly and holiday overtime as required (will vary)
Able to work / support varying shifts as requested

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

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.