A perfect car is the product of the perfect process. Production at the BMW Group is highly automated and carried out using the most modern facilities. But it doesn't run itself. To ensure that driving pleasure is built in from the beginning, means people working with passion and pride. Independently and as part of a motivated team, they perform extraordinary things every day and contribute to the fulfilling of automobile dreams.

Quality Planner:

• Serves as the interface between product and process design for the new project underbody parts, including Assembly processes and FMK chain evaluations.
• Steers all quality related topics during PEP to the series launch.
• Leads the Methods team in developing the geometric quality of the Underbody single parts and process.
• Ensures and is responsible for the PQM solutions.
• Steers and directs parts buy-off.
• Ensures the process deviations during/for process buy-off.
• Steers dimensional analysis, problem solving and improvement activity to reach FMK targets.
• Coordinates launch changes to FMK chains for body shop.
• Performs problem analysis, pre-planning measurement capacity and measurement workload.
• Participates in SE Team to finalize launch product problem solving and launch viability.
• Determines body shop corrective actions.
• Initiates the QV creation and coordinates with the process partners.
• Steers and coordinates all external dimensional activity from the automated fit line through final assembly.
• Ensures Target measures for ABB (Aufbaubock) structure and exterior skin processes.
• Leads the measurement rounds/product rounds for body in white.
• Coordinates with QMT concerning large supplied (bought) parts.
• Performs body in white and painted body analysis.
• Steers and is responsible for solutions for process topics concerning geometry in the PQM.
• Understands and models VPS (Value Added Production System) Principles and concepts of Standard Work and Problem Solving.
• Adheres to 5S and Safety Standards and Principles.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

BMW Manufacturing is a leader in innovations and excellence. Come be a part of the extraordinary advanced manufacturing team where new technologies and ideas are constantly being discovered and implemented.
BMW Manufacturing is proud to be located in Upstate, South Carolina at the foothills of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, providing the perfect mix of exciting city life and the great outdoors, or simply a great environment in which to raise a family.
In addition to offering a stimulating work environment and a great place to live, BMW Associates have access to an exceptional range of benefits. Our comprehensive benefits program includes:
- Medical, Dental, Prescription and Vision coverage
- Paid time off
- 401(k) plan with company matching contribution
- Retirement Income Account
- Life insurance
- BMW Associates Assistance Program
- Medical Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Company vehicle program

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline or the equivalent of 4 years of experience in manufacturing, quality or product/design.
• 2+ years of product and/or process development experience in a press shop or body assembly environment.
• 2+ years of experience in a product dimensional quality or metrology role.
• 2+ years of experience integrating with internal and external customers in international environment.
• 1+ years of experience with product launch or product quality maturation.
• 2+ years of planning skills, preferably in an automotive or Body Shop planning environment.
• 2+ years of knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes.
• 2+ years of strategic thinking skills.
• 1+ years of Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Outlook).
• 1+ years of project management skills.
• 1+ years of business administration skills, including budget and capacity planning.
• Intermediate German language skills (preferred).
• Basic SAP skills.
• Basic knowledge of CAx Tools that support the Manufacturing Engineering process (preferred).

BMW Manufacturing Company is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of BMW MC to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all qualified persons regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Employment with BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC (BMW MC) is at-will and may be terminated at any time, with or without notice, at the option of BMW MC or the employee.