Quality Planning Engineer

Job Title: Quality Planning Engineer Company: AISIN World Corp. of America Department: Quality Location: Plymouth, MI (BNAM Office) Position Summary This position will function to provide Quality support for BluE Nexus America (BNAM) products in North America. General note: Tier 1 = BNAM, Tier 2 = AISIN/Denso/TMC, Tier 3 = Supply Chain 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.) * Core Tool Knowledge (FMEA, Control Plan, 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) * ASQ certification (CQE, CQA, CQRE, etc.) Education/Training/Certifications * BA/BS Graduate 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. Work Environment Requirements 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. Attendance/Work Hour Requirements * Must maintain an acceptable attendance record. * Must be willing and available to work weekends and holidays as necessary and desirable to meet business needs.

Created: 2026-04-02