Quality Planning Engineer

AISIN World Corp. of America•Northville Charter Township, MI

34d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will function to provide Quality support for BluE Nexus America (BNAM) products in North America. The role involves supporting new product launches, managing customer quality interactions, and maintaining quality management systems. It requires coordination with internal teams, Tier 2 suppliers, and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to ensure product quality and resolve issues.

Requirements

Production Process Auditing
Problem Solving (8D, 5 Why, Six Sigma, etc.)
Core Tool Knowledge (FMEA, Control Plan, etc.)
Basic Quality Sciences (SPC, Capability, etc.)
Experienced in negotiating claims for compensation (cost share agreements)
Must be able to operate a personal computer, telephone, and other office equipment.
Must perform job duties onsite, when necessary, except those duties that are customarily or by their nature performed offsite (for example, offsite customer visits).
Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Must be able to work on multiple assignments at once, and complete assignments within deadline and budget (if applicable) with satisfactory quality.
Must be able to operate as an effective team member.
Must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all company safety policies.
Must maintain an acceptable attendance record.

Nice To Haves

ISO9001 /IATF16949 Internal auditor certification
Knowledge of requirement for ISO26262, ISO14747 and A-SPICE
OEM Quality System knowledge (Automotive)
ASQ certification (CQE, CQA, CQRE, etc.)

Responsibilities

Prepare documents and evidence for milestone management based on BNAM policies and procedures.
Complete Tier 2 plant audits (BNAM: Tier 1) as needed.
Confirm process quality for new developed lines/commodities before Start of Production (SOP) timing.
Perform OEM manufacturing process confirmation for BNAM commodities based on BNAM/Tier 2 Inspection/Handling Information.
Confirm commodity handling during transportation and at OEM plant.
Support customer vehicle confirmation trial from BNAM point of view.
Confirm quality (installation condition, connector conditions, etc.) of BNAM business components on Customer trial event vehicles.
Provide quality information support for RFQ reply preparation.
Explain and negotiate with OEM based on agreement with BNJ and Tier 2 suppliers.
Negotiate quality agreements with the OEMs (Including service matters).
Negotiate quality agreements with Tier 2 suppliers (Including service matters).
Prepare quality assurance plans (APQP) with Tier 2 suppliers that satisfy OEM requirements.
Prepare documentation (with Tier 2 suppliers) required to gain approval from OEM.
Coordinate approval from OEM for product design changes and process changes in Tier 2 manufacturing.
Facilitate OEM process audits at Tier 2 suppliers.
Manage OEM Field claim issues.
Attend Tier 2 investigation activity with containment, as needed.
Manage urgent problem correspondence.
Coordinate Go&See at customer locations or dealerships.
Coordinate OEM Line claim issue correspondence.
Understand OEM requirements.
Visit OEM vehicle plant or dealer with Tier 2 suppliers, as needed.
Develop and distribute quality report.
Attend Tier 2 investigation activities, as needed.
Manage urgent problem correspondence (Q6 events).
Promote OEM quality meetings (Coordination with OEM/ BN-J).
Perform various coordination with OEM and Tier 2 suppliers, as required.
Maintain BNAM procedures for ESC (Early-Stage Control) quality milestones.
Administer Early Detection Earl Resolution (EDER) activities.
Manage compensation and administrative correspondence based on BNJ regulations.
Prepare documents and evidence for external ISO 9001 audit.
Lead external audit activities and arrange audit agenda.
Prepare documents and evidence for internal audits and assessment of internal processes.
Manage warranty cost agreements between BNAM and Tier 2 suppliers.
Send invoices to Tier 2, as needed.
Disposition Tier 2 cost claims.
Inform the results to BNAM Sales.
Manage warranty cost agreements between BNAM and OEM.
Receive invoices from OEM.
Disposition of OEM cost claims.
Inform the results to BNAM Sales/Finance.
Develop cost share evidence and documentation based on OEM requirements together with Tier 2 suppliers.
Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.