Quality Manager

Hyundai MOBIS Alabama, LLC - Georgia Plant; West Point (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyundai MOBIS Alabama, LLC - Georgia Plant is seeking a seasoned quality professional to join the Quality Control team. The role reports to the Quality Control Senior Manager and focuses on implementing quality systems, driving improvements, and ensuring OEM requirements are met.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in manufacturing/automotive quality, 3-5 years of managerial experience, and a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.

Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years in manufacturing/automotive settings.
• Managerial experience: 3-5 years.
• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Engineering or related field.
• Equivalent experience/education: 10+ years in manufacturing/automotive with managerial responsibilities.
• Advanced communication skills.
• Mathematical skills: Intermediate.
• IATF 16949 management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of quality systems, ensuring product compliance with OEM requirements and driving continuous improvement.
• Supervise the Quality Control Team and coordinate quality improvements.
• Oversee control plans, PFMEAs, and standard operating procedures.
• Monitor KPIs and drive improvements to meet Kia OEM targets.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action processes for quality issues.
• Present quality improvement plans to MOBIS and OEM senior management.

Skills

Quality control

Root cause analysis

Management

Statistical analysis

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hyundai MOBIS is one of the largest leading auto parts specialist companies in the world. Hyundai MOBIS forms the parts and service arm for South Korean automakers Kia Motors Georgia. Hyundai MOBIS Georgia Plant wields its cutting-edge vehicle modularization technology to manufacture and supply chassis modules, cockpit modules and front-end modules to the KIA Georgia factory. In addition to the three major modules, our Team Members assemble front and rear bumpers in a just-in-sequence manufacturing environment. Hyundai MOBIS is growing quickly and looking for passionate and engaged Professionals to join our team to help build a better future together!

In this role you will join the Quality Control Team and report to Quality Control Senior Manager.

You will accomplish day to day tactical objectives in support of the company and the department goals. Demonstrates adherence to company policies and procedures in support of safety, quality, delivery, cost and morale (SQDCM) initiatives. Embraces and promotes company core values to establish and maintain a culture committed to ethical practices, legal compliance and a union-free environment. Takes initiative to participate in training and developing opportunities to prepare for current and future challenges.

Responsibilities

Role(s) - Lead the implementation of quality systems, ensure product compliance with OEM requirements, and foster a culture of continuous improvement, with a focus on safety, durability, and fitment.

Supports the Quality Control Team through managing and leading subordinates, coordinating quality improvements, analyzing data and reporting.

• Ensure strict adherence to HKQS standards and specific Kia quality expectations throughout the assembly process.
• Serve as the key contact for Kia SQEs and customer quality teams, managing issues and reporting through KAS (Kia Assurance System).
• Oversee control plans, PFMEAs, and standard operating procedures.
• Monitor KPIs and drive improvements to meet or exceed Kia targets.
• Analyze, review, and generate Reports for the OEM related Quality claims.
• Generate Daily, Weekly and Monthly Reports to MOBIS Senior Management.
• Analyze defects trends and implement Process/Supplier improvement plans to eliminate repeat defects.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to identify and eliminate quality issues.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action processes using continuous improvement tools for Kia customer complaints and internal rejections.
• Understand the OEM assembly process related to MOBIS Georgia Module processes.
• Practice 5S in the assigned work area. Keep the workstations, tools, and gages clean and organized.
• Lead the Process Quality Team to achieve goals and objectives.
• Present Quality Improvement plans and countermeasures to MOBIS and the OEM senior management.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Experience: 5+ years of experience

Managerial Experience: 3-5 years

Education: Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS)

Degree Field: Engineering, or related field

Equivalent Experience/Education : 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing/automotive field and in a managerial role.

Communication Skills: Advanced

Foreign Language Required: No . If yes, what language? N/A

Foreign Language Skill Level: NA

Mathematical Skills: Intermediate

Certified/Technical Skills

• N/A

Additional/Other Requirements

• PC literate, including Microsoft Office Product
• Intermediate Statistic Skills
• Modern Quality Principles and Applications Experience

IATF 16949 Management Experience