Automotive Safety Investigation Engineer

Kia America; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Lease/purchase programs

Holiday shutdown

Volunteer hours

Irvine campus amenities

Job summary

Kia America’s North America Safety Office seeks a Technical Analysis Engineer to lead vehicle and component investigations, review field data and customer claims to rapidly identify potential safety issues across the North American market.

You will work with Kia development, manufacturing and external partners, applying engineering analysis and maintaining thorough investigation records, with occasional travel as needed.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering/Automotive Technology or equivalent work experience.
• 0-5 years of paid professional experience in automotive technical positions.
• Strong working knowledge of automobiles with the ability to perform hands‑on vehicle system performance assessments.
• Experience in thermal events or crash investigations a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support safety investigation of Kia vehicles, assigned.
• Coordinate joint investigations with Kia development, manufacturing and affiliates.
• Inspect and document vehicles and components related to customer allegations, field concerns, customer care, and potential safety matters.
• Provide technical analysis support to Kia Customer Care for customer claims and notify management of potential safety concerns.
• Interface with internal and external teams to support investigations and maintain records.

Skills

Automotive technical knowledge

Python

Power BI

Excel

Data analysis

Technical writing

Education

BS in Engineering/Automotive Technology

Tools

MS Teams

Excel

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Kia America’s North America Safety Office seeks a Technical Analysis Engineer to lead vehicle and component investigations, review field data and customer claims to rapidly identify potential safety issues across the North American market.

You will work with Kia development, manufacturing and external partners, applying engineering analysis and maintaining thorough investigation records, with occasional travel as needed.