Quality Control Body & Paint Engineering Specialist

Socket.dev; Ellabell (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Competitive pay

Benefits

Job summary

Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) is seeking a Quality Control Body Paint Specialist to strengthen paint quality across materials and production. You will inspect raw materials, analyze defects, and implement countermeasures in collaboration with engineering and production teams.

You will drive supplier quality improvements through audits, support BIP audits, and ensure processes meet specifications and safety requirements in a fast-paced EV manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Valid driver’s license required
• Quality-focused with effort to minimize errors and maintain quality
• Prompt judgement and action based on professionalism and experience
• Complex problem solving and evaluating options to implement solutions
• Monitoring & feedback to ensure ongoing process quality

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming raw materials and perform online appearance checks
• Investigate and analyze defective products and develop countermeasures
• Establish short- and long-term countermeasures for smooth production
• Collaborate with Engineering and Production on quality improvements
• Enhance supplier quality through Supplier Process Audits (SPA) and reviews
• Lead/participate in BIP audits and discuss improvement plans with suppliers
• Manage assigned products to meet customer requirements
• Improve quality control systems by adopting new tech and methods
• Ensure procedures and systems meet specifications and legal requirements

Skills

Quality control

Problem solving

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Documentation

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SPA audits

Job description

JOB TITLE

Quality Control Body Paint Specialist

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Paint quality control engineering position shall have an understanding of the automotive paint process, to enhance paint quality while meeting internal and external customer requirements.

• Inspect incoming raw material properties and perform online appearance checks
• Investigate and analyze defective products and develop effective countermeasures
• Establish short-term/long-term counter measures to ensure smooth production
• Collaborate with Engineering and Production on quality improvements during current production and during new project development stage
• Enhance suppliers quality level by conducting Supplier Process Audit (SPA) and reviewing their products, tools, and systems periodically
• Participate/lead BIP audit and Color Harmony sharing inspection results with suppliers, engineering and production to request and discuss improvement plan
• Manage assigned products to meet internal/external customer requirements
• Improve efficiency of quality control management system by learning and applying new technology, knowledge, and equipment
• Ensure the adequacy of relevant procedures and systems in accordance to specification and applicable legal requirements
• Meet all other requirements as assigned

HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT

HMGMA is the abbreviation of Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America. It is Hyundai Motor Group's first dedicated EV mass-production plant and is an innovative plant with cutting-edge production technology applied.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Valid driver’s license required
• Concern for Quality Demonstrate effort to minimize job performance errors; maintain optimal quality through quick revision and immediate corrections
• Prompt Judgement and Action Use prompt judgements and actions based on professionalism and experiences to find concrete and clear solution
• Complex Problem Solving Identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement
• Monitoring & Feedback Efficiently execute tasks and maintain quality by continuously monitoring processes and parts; provide immediate feedback with alternative options as necessary

Preferred:

• Chemical Engineering major preferred or advanced degree in a related field
• Domestic / International travel required.

WHAT HYUNDAI CAN OFFER YOU

• HMGMA offers opportunities for growth, work flexibility, competitive pay, and benefits.
• HMGMA benefits include competitive Medical / Vision / Dental insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, and competitive 401k plan.

OTHER DETAILS

Language Proficiency:

Strong command of the English language (written and spoken) is essential for safety, communication, documentation, and collaboration across the organization.

Physical Demands

While in Office:

This position is primarily sedentary and requires working at a desk and computer for extended periods. Responsibilities may include:

• Occasional lifting of office supplies (up to 15 pounds)
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing and handling documents
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk within the office environment as needed

When in Production Area (if applicable):

• Standing, walking, bending, and reaching for extended durations
• Repeated lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of materials and products (up to 25–30 pounds)
• Manual dexterity for handling power tools, machinery, or production equipment
• Working in environments that may be noisy, hot, or require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Ability to climb ladders or stairs and operate equipment safely and effectively
• Capability to learn and work on multiple production processes, as required
• Adequate visual and auditory abilities to identify safety hazards and communicate clearly
• Consistent and punctual attendance
• Ability to collaborate and perform effectively in a team-oriented environment

• FLSA Classification: Exempt/Salary
• When submitting a resume for this position, I understand that this information may be used to create a registration with the Georgia Department of Labor on Employ Georgia.

HMGMA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances