Chassis Supplier Quality Engineer

KIA Motors Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

KIA Motors Group is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to oversee the quality of parts from suppliers, perform ISIR reviews, support containment actions, and drive continuous improvement through root-cause analysis. You will work with cross-functional teams, monitor quality indicators, and ensure compliance with automotive standards.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field and 2–5 years of supplier quality experience; travel domestically and internationally; proficient in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electronic, Mechatronic Engineering or related field with 2–5 years of supplier quality experience in manufacturing, preferably automotive.
• Strong analytical, planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally; willing to work overtime as needed.
• Knowledge of automotive industry standards and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan and ensure the quality of supplied parts through supplier partnerships and audits (ISIR, PPAP, etc.).
• Production support: resolve production-related issues, review Non-Conforming Product (NCP), and support yard campaigns.
• Monitor internal and external quality indicators and drive continuous improvement with root-cause analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support quality objectives and process improvements.
• Prepare plans, reports, and schedules for the Quality Department; enforce policies and standards.
• Travel domestically and internationally to suppliers and sites as required.

Skills

Analytical problem solving

Planning and organizational skills

Travel willingness

Multi-tasking

Self-responsibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electronic, Mechatronic Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

KIA Motors Group is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to oversee the quality of parts from suppliers, perform ISIR reviews, support containment actions, and drive continuous improvement through root-cause analysis. You will work with cross-functional teams, monitor quality indicators, and ensure compliance with automotive standards.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field and 2–5 years of supplier quality experience; travel domestically and internationally; proficient in