Strategic Supplier Quality Engineer

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

Job summary

Kia Georgia, Inc. in West Point, GA, seeks a detail-oriented supplier quality engineer to lead development and improvement activities with Kia Georgia suppliers and internal teams.

You will drive on-site validation of supplier changes and ensure timely milestone reporting for ongoing projects. You will coordinate supplier improvement projects, support new model initiatives, and maintain clear communication across cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality control or development in a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in decisions affecting operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier improvement projects using internal/external data.
• On-site validation of supplier change points and regular management reports.
• Support new model projects and coordinate with the model project leader.
• Summarize and track supplier progress with milestone reports and point validation.
• Oversee weekly EO change assignments within the department.
• Monthly management of IATF supplier status.

Skills

Supplier management

Quality assurance

Data analysis

Project coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Kia Georgia, Inc. in West Point, GA, seeks a detail-oriented supplier quality engineer to lead development and improvement activities with Kia Georgia suppliers and internal teams.

You will drive on-site validation of supplier changes and ensure timely milestone reporting for ongoing projects. You will coordinate supplier improvement projects, support new model initiatives, and maintain clear communication across cross-functional teams.