Quality Planning Engineer

Position 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.
• OEM manufacturing process confirmation for BNAM commodities based on BNAM/Tier 2 Inspection/Handling Information 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.
• 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 OEM (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.
• Cook up approval from OEM for product design changes and process changes in Tier 2 manufacturing.
• Coordinate approval from OEM for product design changes and process changes in Tier 2 manufacturing.
• Cook up 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.
• Cook up correspondence with 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

• 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