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.

última actualización: 10.03.2026

Your Tasks

APQP (Advance 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%

Your Profile

APQP Product Launch skills
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
Computer skills, i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Sharepoint, Teams, SAP
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Effective problem-solving skills (8D) and decision-making skills
Computer skills, i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Sharepoint – (other: CIM,PlatoEins, SAP, Customer Portals, GoBench)
Bachelors 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
Understanding of AIAG 5 Core Tools i.e. PPAP, APQP, MSA, SPC and FMEA (quote, VDA) requirements
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.

Your Benefits

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

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Your contact

Miranda Johnson

KIRCHHOFF Automotive Troy

2600 Bellingham Dr,

Troy, MI, 48083