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.

 

最后更新 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