Quality Planning Engineer

Aisin Illinois; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Essential qualifications include BA/BS, experience in production process auditing, and negotiating cost claims. Travel ~30% and onsite work in Plymouth, MI are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (BA/BS) is required.
• Experience in quality systems and automotive QA is expected.
• Proven ability to audit processes and negotiate cost claims is essential.
• ISO9001 /IATF16949 internal auditing is a plus.
• Knowledge of ISO26262, ISO14747 and A-SPICE is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare documents and evidence for milestone management and audits.
• Coordinate OEM process audits at Tier 2 suppliers to ensure BNAM requirements.
• Conduct quality confirmations on BNAM components for customer trial vehicles.
• Support RFQ with quality information and negotiate quality agreements.
• Lead quality documentation and responses for OEM collaborations.

Skills

Production Process Auditing

Problem Solving

Quality Sciences

Negotiating claims

Education

BA/BS Graduate

Job description

14933 Keel Street, Plymouth , Michigan 48170 , United States

Job Description

Job Title: Quality Planning Engineer

Company: AISIN World Corp. of America

Department: Quality,QA Manufacturing

Location: Plymouth, MI (BNAM Office)

Position Summary

This position will function to provide Quality support for BluE Nexus America (BNAM) products in North America.

Position Responsibilities

The incumbent is expected to perform the following functions that the company has determined are essential to this position:

Initial Launch Control (ILC/ESC)

• Preparation of 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.
• OEM manufacturing process confirmation for BNAM commodities based on BNAM/Tier 2 Inspection/Handling Information in order to prevent mishandling OEM plants.
  • Commodity handling confirmation during transportation and at OEM plant.
  • Customer vehicle confirmation trial support from BNAM point of view.
• Quality confirmation (installation condition, connector conditions, etc.) of BNAM business components on Customer trial event vehicles.

Customer Quality Contact

• Quality information support for RFQ reply preparation:
  • Explain and negotiate with OEM based on agreement with BNJ and Tier 2 suppliers.
  • Negotiation of quality agreements with the OEM’s (Including service matters).
  • Negotiation of quality agreements with Tier 2 suppliers (Including service matters).
  • Preparation of quality assurance plans (APQP) with Tier 2 suppliers that satisfies OEM requirements.
  • Preparation of 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.
• Quality Response (Early Detection/Early Resolution Methodology):
  • 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).
  • Various Coordination with OEM and Tier 2 suppliers, as required.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Quality Management System (QMS):
  • Maintenance of BNAM procedures for ESC (Early-Stage Control) quality milestones.
  • Customer quality contact.
  • Administer Early Detection Earl Resolution (EDER) activities.
  • Manage compensation and administrative correspondence based on BNJ regulations.
  • Preparation of documents and evidence preparation for external ISO 9001 audit.
  • Lead external audit activities and arrange audit agenda.
  • Preparation of documents and evidence for internal audits and assessment of internal processes.
• Warranty Cost Treatment:
  • 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.
  • 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.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Production Process Auditing
• Problem Solving (8D, 5 Why, Six Sigma, etc.)
• Basic Quality Sciences (SPC, Capability, etc.)
• Experienced in negotiating claims for compensation (cost share agreements)

Beneficial Skills and Experience

• ISO9001 /IATF16949 Internal auditor certification
• Knowledge of requirement for ISO26262, ISO14747 and A-SPICE
• OEM Quality System knowledge (Automotive)

Education/Training/Certifications

• BA/BS Graduate

Requirements

Travel Requirements

• Approximately 30 %
• Must be willing and available to travel to such locations and with such frequency as is necessary and desirable to meet business needs.

With reasonable accommodation:

• 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.
• Must be willing and available to work weekends and holidays as necessary and desirable to meet business needs.

About

AISIN offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation and holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, vehicle discounts and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The policy of AISIN is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal law. Additionally, AISIN is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search, email us at [e-mail] or call us at (734)-453-5551. Please provide a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title of the position for which you are applying.

Diversity Statement

AISIN is committed to workforce diversity, creating equity and advancing a culture of inclusion in which every team member is treated fairly and with respect. Our inclusive work environment brings together a variety of backgrounds, skills, education and perspectives. Attracting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce requires that everyone have an equal opportunity to participate, contribute, and advance.

Position Type

Full-time

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The policy of AISIN is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal law. Additionally, AISIN is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search, email us at [e-mail] or call us at (734)-453-5551. Please provide a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title of the position for which you are applying.