Quality Engineer

Job Title: Quality Engineer

Department: AWA Quality Division (Dispatched to BNAM (BluE Nexus America))

Reports to: Quality - BNAM General Manager

Location: Plymouth, MI (BNAM Office)

Aisin Group Overview:

AISIN Corporation is the world's fifth largest Tier One supplier of automotive components and systems such as brakes, transmissions, navigation systems, drivetrain, chassis, body, engine-related parts, electronics, and intelligent parking systems. A $35 billion company, AISIN is the largest manufacturer of automatic transmissions in the world and employs more than 120,000 team members at 216 consolidated companies.

Chances are, the vehicle you're riding in is equipped with an Aisin product.

Position Responsibilities

Initial Launch Control (ILC/ESC)

• Preparation of documents and evidence for milestone management based on BNAM policies and procedures.
  • Complete Tier2 plant audits (BluE Nexus: Tier1) as needed
    • Confirm process quality for new developed lines/commodities before Start of Production (SOP) timing.
  • OEM manufacturing process confirmation for BNAM commoditiesbased 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 Tier2 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 Tier2 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 Tier2 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 Tier2 suppliers, as required

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• QMS (Quality Management System)
  • 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 Tier2 cost claims
    • Inform the results to BNAM Sales
  • Warranty cost agreements between BNAM and OEM
    • Receive invoices from OEM
    • Disposition 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

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 of 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

Work Environment Requirements

• Office work and Remote work
• Test vehicle driving on test circuit and public roads

Attendance/Work Hour Requirements

• BNAM permits some flexibility in Team Member's (TM) start and end times. TM's normally work during the core business hours of 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and complete a full workday.
• Remote work (No limit)

Travel Requirements

• Must have a valid US Passport or equivalent
• Must be willing to travel internationally if needed
• Must be flexible to travel on short notice for Go&See activities
• Additional travel as required based on Business conditions and need
• Travel estimated approximately 30%

**Candidates applying for positions with Aisin must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

**To the selected candidate, Aisin offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and outstanding growth opportunities.

**Aisin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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