Automotive New Model Quality Project Lead

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a HondaHonda 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!Job Purpose Support early Feasibility Studies.Develop department specific project strategies, themes, control items (SAP - Situation, Action, Plan). Coordinate Department Build Activities and manage maturation of S,Q,D,M (safety, quality, delivery, morale) equipment, process and training though T-Stage (Trial stage) build events.Mass Production start-up planning and support.Key Accountabilities Review Weld department business plan and understand Honda vision for future years and planning/setting targets linking weld BP and NM schedules/targets.Investigate Impact of New manufacturing Technology and Specifications related to Quality.Coordinate and Support Drawing Reviews, Virtual Builds, and Gebas (CRFs - change request forms).Mentor project team for PPH (past problem history), ELP (East Liberty Plant) Weld specific characteristics to ensure the design can be manufactured Expert knowledge of mass pro design changes per spec control, share impact to production team and timing.Evaluation Prep and Reporting Coordinate On/Off line Quality Build Activities and Loss planning Set/Confirm build order, mentor Project team part sorting, VIN (vehicle identification number) machine entryTrack all zones pending items to closure (S,Q,D - safety, quality, delivery) mentor project team Lead feedback summaries, mentor project for S,Q,D feedback summaries per assigned zone.Support/Mentor weekend/shutdown Builds, Installs, Checkout requirements Dept Reflection (Event and Mass Production Start up +3mths).Maintain regularly scheduled meetings to review status of SAP with person in-charge's (Weld project team), production team and Department managerMonitor progress on key activities (Equipment Layout, DNT, Shipping Evaluations, Quality Maturation Events).Workstyle 100% onsite jobVisa sponsorship This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorshipQualifications, Experience, and Skills Minimum Educational Qualifications:Bachelors degree in engineering or equivalent experience requiredMinimum Experience:5+ years of relevant experience, based on educationOther Job-Specific Skills:Knowledge of measurement software (PolyWorks, Keyence, LMI - a laser-based measurment instrument).Previous knowledge with Honda design systems (or equivalent) and cost management skills.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 OvertimeRegional Bonus (when applicable)Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx) Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdownCompany Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 401K Plan with company match + additional contributionRelocation assistance (if eligible)Career Growth:Advancement OpportunitiesCareer Mobility  Education Reimbursement for Continued LearningTraining and Development programs Additional Offerings:Tuition Assistance & Student Loan RepaymentLifestyle AccountChildcare Reimbursement AccountElder Care SupportWellbeing ProgramCommunity Service and Engagement ProgramsProduct 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.

Created: 2025-09-05