Assembly QC Assistant Manager

Kia America; West Point (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) matching

Job summary

Kia Georgia, Inc. West Point, GA is seeking an Assistant Manager, Assembly QC to oversee supplier quality, review indicators, and ensure parts quality from suppliers. The role emphasizes leading improvement initiatives and cross-functional collaboration.

The position requires a Mechanical Engineering background and experience in automotive supplier quality, with travel commitments up to 20% domestically and 10% internationally. Our campus culture supports learning and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 2 years' experience in automotive supplier quality engineering.
• Or 4 years' experience without Bachelor's degree.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% domestic and 10% international.
• Experience leading supplier quality teams and cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead special projects to improve Quality KPIs.
• Initiate supplier development to ensure part quality.
• Resolve production issues like non-conforming product.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement counter measures.
• Establish process control for production stability.
• Coordinate quality inspectors and cross-functional teams.
• Prepare plans and reports for Quality Department.

Skills

Supplier quality management

APQP

ISO 9001 audits

IATF 16949

Six Sigma

5S/Visual Management

Kaizen

8D analysis

PDCA

Root cause reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

General Summary

Assistant Manager, Assembly QC

Company: Kia Georgia, Inc.

Location: West Point, GA, 31833

At Kia, we’re creating award-winning products and redefining what value means in the automotive industry. It takes a special group of individuals to do what we do, and we do it together. Our culture is fast-paced, collaborative, and innovative. Our people thrive on thinking differently and challenging the status quo. We are creating something special here, a culture of learning and opportunity, where you can help Kia achieve big things and most importantly, feel passionate and connected to your work every day. Kia provides team members with competitive benefits including premium paid medical, dental and vision coverage for you and your dependents, 401(k) plan matching of 100% up to 6% of the salary deferral, and paid time off. Kia also offers company lease and purchase programs, company-wide holiday shutdown, paid volunteer hours, and premium lifestyle amenities at our corporate campus in Irvine, California.

General Summary

This position is responsible for reviewing current internal and external quality indicators and ensuring quality of parts provided by suppliers.

Essential duties and Responsibilities

Lead special projects as defined by management team, with emphasis on achieving results that positively impact the Quality KPIs. Initiate supplier development activities to ensure the quality of supplied parts. Provide support for resolution of production related issues such as non-conforming product, retrofits, etc. Lead problem-solving investigations related to internal and external quality indicators and drive continuous improvement through root cause and short-term / long-term counter measures. Establish process control methods to drive production stability. Lead cross functional teams, coordinate quality inspectors and assist other teams when needed, lead improvement initiatives related to department practices, to ensure both internal and external customer satisfaction. Prepare plans and reports for the Quality Department.

Qualifications/Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field; foreign equivalents accepted. Foreign equivalents accepted.

Job Requirement

2 years’ experience in an automotive supplier quality engineering occupation within a manufacturing environment.

Or 4 years experience (no Bachelor’s degree required), in an automotive supplier quality engineering occupation within a manufacturing environment.

Up to 20% domestic travel, and 10% international travel required.

Specialized Skills and Knowledge Required

Must include some experience with:

• Management of a supplier quality department and inspection teams.


• Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)


• Supplier audits based on compliance with ISO 9001


• Supplier audits based on compliance with IATF 16949


• Six Sigma SPC analysis and improvement (Ford)


• 5S/Visual Management (JCI)


• Leather cutting/sewing, automated welding processes and tests, plastics molding


• Use of 8D, 5-Why, PDCA and Kaizen in manufacturing


• Preparation of written and verbal reports to upper management.

Competencies

NONE