The Engineering System s Specialist Exterior / Interior works within the Quality Engineering department at the Honda Canada National Office (HCI). The foremost responsibi lity of this position is to driv e continuous quality improvement for the Canadian automotive market . As a specialist in exterior and interior system s this role primarily focuses on areas such as body panels paint corrosion glass weld lighting interior surfaces seats HVAC etc.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
Conduct market data analysis to define and prioritize commonly occurring quality issues .
Perform technical investigations on failed parts or vehicle systems to identify root cause .
Develop test plans to replicate real-world vehicle usage conditions within a controlled environment.
Use appropriate measurement equipment to quantify vehicle performance and compare it to acceptable specifications.
Coordinate and perform field visits as necessary for technical investigations .
Generate technical reports to communicate Canadian quality issues and investigation findings to other departments within Honda.
Work collectively with external departments (R&D fa ctories etc . ) to ensure progress of countermeasure activit ies .
V alidate quality improvement countermeasures to judge overall effectiveness.
Generate technical service publications for dealers outlining new and revised repair procedures .
Provide technical support as needed to other groups within Honda Canada including Tech L ine Field Engineering Specialists Customer Relations Product Planning Publications Sales Advertising Training and Legal.
QUALIFICATIONS :
University Degree - Engineering preferably in Automotive Electrical Mechanical or System Design.
3 years of automotive or related experience combined with strong project management capability .
Professional Engineering designation or eligibility in the province of Ontario is desirable.
Experience with metal and plastics manufacturing including a good understanding of stamping welding and injection molding processes.
Skilled in analyzing parts for the purpose of determining cause of failure .
Knowledge of paint / e-coat processes and impact to corrosion resistance .
Ability to perform basic electrical troubleshooting including understanding of electrical drawings.
Demonstrated hands-on experience with vehicle repair / problem diagnosis from prior work experience .
Proven interest and ability to learn new vehicle technologies .
S elf-starter ab le to build collaborative relationships w ith external teams and use effective communication techniques to report and resolv e quality issues .
Strong written and verbal communication skills including experience in preparing technical documents.
Experience in MS Office including Excel Word PowerPoint and Access .
S trong analytical planning organization and strategic skills.
Valid G drivers license .
Willing and able to travel domestically and internationally on short notice .
Willing and able to work overtime on short notice .
Develop and maintain good working relationships with all members of the team.
Develop establish and maintain good working relationships with external suppliers partners consultants stakeholders and other network contacts.
Enjoys team-building approach of management and department.
HIRING PRACTICES
The salary range for this position is $86900- $108600 CAD annually. Individual salaries within this range are determined by a variety of job-related factors including education experience knowledge and skill set.
This is an on-site with occasional work-from-home position that requires employees to work on-site four days per week with the opportunity to work-from -home one day per week (with a dedicated workspace at the assigned company office) .
This posting is for an existing vacancy that Honda Canada Inc. is actively seeking to fill .
Honda Canada Inc. does not use artificial intelligence (AI) in its recruitment or candidate selection processes.
Honda Canada Inc. is committed to providing accommodations during the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities upon request. Accommodations will take into account the applicants accessibility needs. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process please email Human Resources at or call .
Required Experience :
IC
Key Skills
Rhinoceros 3D,Interior Design,Hospitality Experience,Adobe Creative Suite,High-end Sales,Sketchup,Adobe Photoshop,Autocad,Adobe Illustrator,Revit,Sketch,Adobe Indesign
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
Monthly Salary Salary : 86900 - 108600
Specialist Engineering Systems ExteriorInterior • Markham, Ontario, Canada