Procurement SQD Specialist

KIA Motors Group; Georgia; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KIA Motors Group in Georgia is seeking a quality development specialist to oversee supplier improvement and new model projects. The role involves optimizing processes at suppliers and ensures regulatory compliance through detailed reporting.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering with 2-5 years of experience in quality assurance within the automotive sector. Proficiency in tools like Microsoft Excel and knowledge of quality systems such as Six Sigma are preferred.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in quality control or assurance in a manufacturing environment.
• OEM or parts components supplier experience.
• Strong knowledge of Quality Systems such as PPAP, DFMEA, SIX SIGMA.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Supplier Improvement Projects and provide management reports.
• Support New Model Project management and track supplier progress.
• Manage Department EO Change assignments weekly.
• Monthly manage IATF Supplier Status.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Independent judgment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP system

PowerPoint

Word

Access

Job description

Direct supplier quality development and improvement activities as required with both KIA GEORGIA suppliers and internal departments. Direct suppliers on a regular basis in the areas of Development and Quality to help optimize processes, address concerns, and plan for future activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supplier Improvement Projects (Internal or External Data utilized for improvement)
  On Site validation of Supplier Change Points, Regular reports to management
• New Model Project management (Support to model project leader)
  Summarize and track supplier progress, milestone reports, supplier change point validation
• Weekly management of Department EO Change assignments
• Monthly Management of IATF Supplier Status
• Other duties as assigned.

The above typical duties are characteristic of this job and demonstrate a level of difficulty and are not intended to list or limit the duties that may be required or assigned to a team member in this classification.

Qualifications & Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or related field along with two (2) to five (5) years of progressive experience in the quality control, quality assurance, or development field in a manufacturing environment preferably in the automotive industry, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• OEM or parts components supplier experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, analytical and organizational skills a must.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion in both exercising company decisions and carrying out essential job duties that affect efficient business operations and its objectives, policies, practices, and conditions.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to those who are able to perform the essential duties of the job.

Specialized Skills and Knowledge Required

• Experience using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Access.
• Experience with SAP system preferred.
• Knowledge of supply chain and accounting processes and practices
• In depth knowledge of Quality Systems such as PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA, SIX SIGMA, TPS, APQP, ISIR, SPC, 8D and ISO is preferred