Automotive Quality Specialist (Final Assembly)

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Position Summary

Sony Honda Mobility of America (SHMA) is seeking a detail-oriented Automotive Quality Specialist (Final Assembly) with strong experience in fit & finish, paint, and interior quality evaluation at an automotive OEM, dealership, or body shop.

In this role, you will collaborate with SHMA’s Quality Gate inspectors to confirm the quality of vehicles received from our contract manufacturing partner and contribute to quality assessments before shipment. You’ll work closely with internal teams and the manufacturing partner to triage defects, provide feedback on rework priorities, and support continuous improvement efforts.

This is a hands-on, individual contributor position designed for a customer-focused professional who thrives in factory-style environments and understands how to balance technical inspection with the customer’s viewpoint on premium appearance quality.

Job Responsibilities

• Support daily operations of SHMA Quality Gate inspections to meet safety, quality, and delivery targets.
• Conduct hands-on quality evaluations of final assembly appearance, including: panel alignment, paint finish, and interior trim.
• Identify and triage small defects (e.g., <0.5mm dirt in paint) while assessing their impact on customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with contract manufacturing partners to prioritize repair and rework activities.
• Provide inspection feedback to management and escalate concerns as needed.
• Analyze defect trends and contribute findings to drive corrective actions.
• Support the execution of the daily shipping plan with transportation partners.
• Assist in documenting inspection processes, SOPs, and training materials for inspector teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen quality processes and customer experience.

Required Qualifications for Position

• 5+ years of experience in a quality-related role within an automotive OEM, dealership, or auto body shop.
• Proven ability to judge final assembly appearance quality, including: Exterior fit & finish and panel alignment, Paint color, gloss, and appearance, Interior trim quality and tactile feel, and Door closing/opening sound and function.
• Strong ability to differentiate between defect detection and customer-impact judgment.
• Familiarity with quality KPIs and supporting trend analysis.
• Experience working in factory or manufacturing environments and understanding non-office work culture.
• Customer-first mindset, especially for luxury or specialty vehicles.

Preferred Qualifications for Position

• Experience in final body inspection or quality operations within high-volume automotive manufacturing.
• Background in dealership body shop, paint, or finish operations.
• Familiarity with long-haul vehicle shipping and inspection processes.
• Exposure to ISO 9001 or TQM
• Enthusiasm for BEVs and ADAS technologies and openness to the future of electrified mobility.
• Interest in evaluating user experience of vehicle software and infotainment systems.

Additional Details

• Work Arrangement: Primarily on-site in East Liberty, Ohio.
• Travel Requirements: Minimal expected; occasional travel to Japan may be required.
• Visa Sponsorship: Not available for this position.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Flexible Working Policy
• Paid parental leave
• 401k Program
• “Take What You Need” time off policy, with a minimum of 15 days off per year, and holiday breaks
• Yearly bonuses (subject to eligibility)
• Company phone (subject to eligibility)
• Company swag
• A brand new laptop and monitor
• Special discounts on Sony products
• Learning and Development quarterly stipend
• More to come!

The anticipated annual base salary for this position is $90,000-$115,000. This range does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for.  The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.   

Sony Honda Mobility of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), gender, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, military status, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, genetic information, medical condition, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

Disability Accommodation for Applicants

Sony Honda Mobility of America provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact us by email at SHMA-Recruiting@sony-honda-mobility.com Please indicate the position you are applying for. 

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