Design Quality Assurance Engineer (100423)

Job Purpose

The Lead Auditor / QMS Specialist is responsible for the overall facility internal auditing activities. The Lead Auditor / Quality Management SystemSpecialist all QMS and Audit related activity for the facility, while consulting and advising departments and Associate/Assistant Chief Inspection Engineer / Chief Inspection Engineer / Top Leadership on quality management system gaps and/or improvements by summarizing and reporting quality management system/ Audit activity on a regular basis. This role supports the North America Quality Management System Committee and represents the facility as an ISO Subjet matter expert. Additionally, this role also interfaces with the Global Honda QMS (G-HQS) committee as well as the Japan Quality Compliance and Audit Division (QCAD) for QMS compliance and monitoring of the internal audit program results.

Key Accountabilities

QMS Related:

Lead / Assist development and maintenance of the Russells Point, Ohio facility level procedures (QAPs). Lead training activities for QMS related items within the Russells Point, Ohio facility.

Support the NA Quality Committee for the development and implementation of the Honda North American Quality Manual and supplements as the Russells Point, Ohio facility Lead.

Serve as the facility administrator for DocuQuest, PeopleQuest, AuditQuest and RecordQuest.

Support development, implementation, and maintenance of the quality management system based on ISO 9001, G-HQS, NA QMS and local QMS requirements.

Auditing Related:

Serve as the ISO 9001 Lead Auditor for Russells Point, Ohio facility. Co-Lead for External audits of ISO 9001 Certification Registrars and support Regional N.A. or HDMA audits as requested.

Issue Internal audit plans, conduct audits per the approved audit plan, and issue audit reports, obtaining all required approvals and maintaining the records for the completed internal audits.

Review and support the evaluation of Root Cause Analysis, Temporary and Permanent Countermeasures proposed from departments where gaps are identified and confirm their effectiveness at planned intervals. Support development, training, and management of the internal auditing team for ISO 9001

Support the development of the overall internal audit program as well as the training and management of the internal auditing team for ISO 9001.

Reporting Related:

Liaison and Support to the PUO CIE and/or TMP-OH ACIE’s, providing updates related to the health of the Quality Management System, including the implementation of continual improvement objectives.

Co-lead QMS Committee Meetings monthly on the Local Level, provide facility updates of Procedural Changes, facility-specific activity and promote the incorporation of new ideas for continual improvement.

Provide weekly audit finding status updates to Top Management during weekly quality meetings.

Carry out special projects/tasks as assigned by Leadership such as special audit items, BOP Theme

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience (relevant manufacturing, quality, and auditing experience), Internal Auditor Certification (Lead Auditor Certification preferred)

Minimum Experience: 2-6 years of manufacturing/quality experience, including a minimum of 1 year of related QMS and/or auditing experience.

Skills:

• Knowledge of Honda’s Computer/Web-based systems (MS Office/Teams, IntellaQuest etc.) Knowledge of Honda’s Business Plan and Theme activity.
• Knowledge of Honda’s Quality Management System (QMS).
• Knowledge of Honda’s SEQCDM guidelines/requirements within area of responsibility.Highly motivated with positive, strong work ethic and initiative with the ability to self-learn
• Solid communication and presentation skills with the ability to share information and interact with multiple departments
• Ability to prepare information and present to large groups, including various levels of associates up to Top Leadership
• Excellent time management and organization skills with the ability to multi-task
• Flexibility and adaptability to respond quickly and effectively to rapidly changing priorities and/or special requests
• Effective leadership skills, with the ability to work in Teams and lead special projects cross functionally
• Strong critical thinking skills and problem-solving methodology