SQ Chassis Specialist (West Point, GA, US, 31833)

Kia; West Point (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kia in West Point, GA is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer focused on reviewing quality indicators for parts from suppliers and ensuring compliant, high-quality components for production. You will conduct supplier process audits, ISIR reviews and participate in part teardowns and daily quality checks.

The role requires a mechanical/industrial engineering background with 2–5 years in supplier quality within manufacturing, plus strong problem-solving and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, industrial, electronic or mechatronic engineering with 2–5 years in supplier quality in manufacturing.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Willing to travel domestically and internationally.
• Analytical problem solving and decision making.
• Understanding of automotive industry standards.
• Ability to work overtime, holidays and weekends as required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and ensure the quality of supplied parts through partnerships with within the company and with suppliers.
• Production support: resolve production issues, review Non-Conforming Product (NCP), retro-fits, yard campaigns and material checks.
• Monitor and investigate internal and external quality indicators; drive continuous improvement with root-cause analysis.
• Work with cross-functional teams to support company goals.
• Strive for continuous improvements and customer satisfaction in all facets of the business.
• Prepare detailed plans, reports and schedules for the Quality Department.
• Enforce policies and standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Multi-tasking

Planning skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Electronic/Mechatronic Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Access

SAP

Job description

General Summary

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.