QE Chassis Specialist

Kia; West Point (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kia in the United States is seeking a Chassis Quality Engineer to ensure chassis systems meet quality standards. You will assess components such as motors, transmissions, suspensions, and brakes, document concerns, and coordinate countermeasures across departments.

Required are a engineering degree with 2–5 years in manufacturing (auto preferred), strong planning, and the ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
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Responsibilities

• Review drawings and specifications to understand chassis features.
• Evaluate chassis components including motors, transmissions, suspensions, brakes for ride, handling, noise, and shift quality.
• Audit assembly processes to identify root causes and propose countermeasures.
• Collaborate with teams to investigate quality issues and implement solutions.
• Maintain records of concerns and update countermeasure data for review.
• Generate reports identifying trends and assist in addressing requests for further analysis.

Skills

Analytical problem solving

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Planning & organization

Automotive knowledge

ICE Engines

EV Motors

Drive Train AWD

Brakes ABS

Suspension systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Spreadsheets

Databases

Presentation software

Project management

Job description

General Summary

Ensure Chassis systems meet quality standards. Perform detailed evaluations of chassis systems, identify concerns, coordinate countermeasures, summarize and present results.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Review drawings and technical information to understand features and specifications of chassis components.
• Perform chassis evaluations of components including motors, transmissions, suspensions, brakes, including ride, handling, noise, vibration, and shift quality. Document concerns that do not achieve company specification or may not achieve customer expectations.
• Audit assembly processes to identify root causes of known, emerging, or new concerns. Communicate findings directly to responsible persons, work with stakeholders to develop countermeasures, and report findings.
• Collaborate with teams to investigate root causes of quality issues as they arise. Develop effective countermeasures based on investigation outcomes. Provide support in implementing solutions across relevant departments
• Maintain comprehensive records of concerns found during testing and auditing. Regularly update countermeasure data to reflect the latest findings and resolutions. Ensure that all documentation is easily accessible for review by relevant stakeholders.
• Generate detailed reports which identify trends and potential issues. Conduct in-depth analyses to uncover root causes of recurring problems. Distribute findings to relevant departments and assist in addressing requests for further analysis.

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 engineering or related field along with two (2) to five (5) years of progressive experience in a manufacturing environment (preferably within the automotive industry), or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong planning, and organizational skills.
• Flexible schedule to work overtime, holidays and weekends as required.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
• Analytical problem solving and effective decision-making skills.
• Ability to multi-task and accomplish priorities within a designated time frame.
• Ability to work calmly and with a sense of urgency in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to communicate well and work well with others.
• Broad understanding of automobile parts, assembly, and design and how these interrelate to the complete car and customer experience is desirable.
• Ability to exercise independent judgement 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.

THIS POSITION IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR A VISA SPONSORSHIP

Specialized Skills and Knowledge Required

• Experience working with spreadsheets, databases, and presentation applications and/or software.
• Experience with managing programs and projects
• Vehicle experience in the following areas is preferred (including on vehicle troubleshooting experience):
• ICE Engines and EV Motors
• Transmissions / Hybrid and EV power modules
• Drive Train, including AWD systems, axles and differentials
• Suspension systems and experience in high volume vehicle alignment processes
• Brakes, foundation brake and ABS systems
• Exhaust and Fuel Systems