SQ Chassis Specialist

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

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Responsible for reviewing current internal and external quality indicators and ensuring quality of parts provided by suppliers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and ensure the quality of supplied parts through collaborative partnerships within the company and with suppliers, including: Supplier Process Audits, Initial Sample Inspection Report (ISIR) review and approvals, Good Part Teardowns, Daily Quality Management part checks, etc…
• Production Support - Ensure the resolution of production related issues between areas, support daily review of Non-Conforming Product (NCP), retro-fits, yard campaigns and material checks as needed.
• Monitor, and investigate concerns related to Internal (FTTQ, On-Line Repairs, VPC Issues, Customer Audit, etc…) and External (Dealer Claim, 3MIS, JD Power IQS, etc) quality indicators and drive continuous improvement through root cause and short-term / long-term counter measures.
• Work within cross functional teams, assist teams when / where needed for the good of the company.
• Strive continually for improvements and customer satisfaction in all facets of the business.
• Prepare detailed plans, reports, and schedules for the Quality Department.
• Implement and enforce all policies and standards.

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 Mechanical, Industrial, Electronic, Mechatronic Engineering or related field along with two (2) to five (5) years of experience in the supplier quality engineering field within a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong self-responsibility, 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 perform multi-tasks with multiple priorities within a designated time frame.
• Broad understanding and application of the automotive industry standards.
• Ability to understand and meet diverse backgrounds of customers’ needs and global business.
• 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.
• Possess technical skills and knowledge of quality control systems in a fast paced manufacturing environment.
• Understand Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).
• High level of knowledge and Manufacturing experience of chassis components such as Automatic Transmission, ICE Engines, Suspension, Drive Shafts, Gas lines, Shifters, Carbon canisters, Mufflers, HECUs, Brake system, AC systems etc.
• Preferred experience in Chassis components manufacturing processes, parts tier down and problem solving.