Manufacturing quality engineering

We are seeking a Mass Production Parts Quality Analyst to support supplier quality activities and drive continuous improvement initiatives within automotive manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for investigating quality concerns, leading root cause analyses, collaborating with suppliers on corrective actions, and ensuring production parts meet Honda's quality standards.

Lead detailed investigations of quality issues, including part measurements and data analysis, to minimize impact on manufacturing operations and downstream customers.

Prepare and submit technical documentation through the Honda Trouble Report (HTR) system to communicate supplier quality concerns and drive corrective actions.

Define and manage supplier part change requirements using the Change Point Control System (CPCS), ensuring quality documentation is thoroughly evaluated prior to management review.

Lead Supplier Quality Assurance Visits (QAVs) to review quality concerns, verify countermeasure implementation, and ensure long-term issue resolution.

Evaluate and disposition non-conforming parts and determine appropriate containment actions.

Assess incoming supplier parts to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications.

Apply PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) methodology and other quality tools to effectively resolve quality issues.

Review and approve supplier corrective actions, countermeasures, and change points before production implementation.

Provide guidance and mentorship to newer team members on quality processes, procedures, and best practices.

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related technical field.

Minimum of 2 years of quality engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.

Strong understanding of quality systems, supplier quality, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes and industry quality standards.

Experience with welding processes or plastic injection molding.

Familiarity with supplier quality management and production part approval processes.

Required Quality Tools & Methodologies

• 5 Why Analysis
• Fishbone (Ishikawa) Analysis
• PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)

Quality Engineering

Root Cause Analysis

Quality Assurance

Automotive Manufacturing

Supplier Quality

Entry to Mid-Level (2+ years of relevant quality engineering experience)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Timmonsville, SC.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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