Quality Planning Specialist

KIRCHHOFF Automotive is a development partner to the automotive industry. We are active worldwide as a full-service supplier for complex metal and hybrid structures in body-inwhite, crash management systems, chassis applications and cross‑car beams. With 8,000 employees we are active all over the globe.

• APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) Product Launch skills – Gate review process
• Knowledge and understanding of IATF-16949 to fulfill certification requirements
• Managing Check fixture & Suppliers (gauges) – Create method plans, purchase orders, review design with customer and/or plants for approval, work with customer for gauge acceptance.
• Monitoring quality levels of prototypes, pre‑production parts, and initial samples.
• Acting as the primary contact for quality up to the point of handover to the production location
• Supporting the production locations if required
• Passing through KA gates system in the project (defined tasks) specified in the PDP
• Storing relevant documents in CIM DATABASE, according to the workflow
• Facilitate Technical Risk review – lessons learned (GoBench Database)
• Strong knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), Critical Characteristic (CC) Significant Characteristic (SC). Able to navigate CAD software
• Analyze inspection data from die and assembly builds
• Review new business quotes for potential quality risks
• Creating and facilitating program team review of core tool documents (Process flow, Control Plan, FMEA (VDA knowledge) – (Plato Eins software)
• Manage gauge supplier for conformity, quality, and timely delivery of gauges
• Send out request for quotes for engineering changes
• Some travel (Gauge shops, Customers, and Plant support), approximately 25%

• Understanding of AIAG 5 Core Tools i.e. PPAP, APQP, MSA, SPC and FMEA(VDA) requirements
• Understanding of GR&R (repeatability and reproducibility) requirements.
• Statistical Process Control, customer‑specific requirements.
• IATF 16949 exposure preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Effective problem‑solving skills (8D) and decision‑making skills
• Ability to read blueprint drawings
• Bachelor’s University Degree or College Diploma specializing in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Metallurgical Engineering or equitable years of experience in lieu of a degree (15 years).
• 5 or more years’ experience in a Quality and Engineering environment in manufacturing/automotive industry
• Strong knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), Significant Characteristics (SC) selection, Statistical Process Control, customer‑specific requirements.
• Good understanding of customer specific test methods applicable to part requirements
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) body of knowledge
• CAD exposure, able to at least navigate Teams Center, Viz View, Auto CAD, step files or JT files.

• Vacation and Extra Personal Paid Days
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k
• Supplier Discount on purchasing a new car