Supplier Quality Assistant Manager

KIA Motors Group; West Point (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan matching up to 6%

Paid time off

Lease and purchase programs

Company holiday shutdown

Paid volunteer hours

Campus amenities (Irvine CA)

Job summary

Kia Georgia in West Point, GA is seeking an Assistant Manager, Supplier Quality Engineer, Assembly QC to reinforce our commitment to quality in the automotive industry. The role focuses on reviewing quality indicators and ensuring supplier parts meet standards while driving improvement across the supply base.

The candidate will lead supplier quality projects, collaborate with internal teams, and support new model launches with root cause analysis and robust corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Industrial or Electrical Engineering, Quality Engineering and Management, or related field.
• 3 years’ progressive experience (or 5 years with Bachelor’s degree) in a quality assurance role in the automotive industry.
• Travel to supplier sites required; travel at least 2 times per month and up to about 4 times per year abroad.

Responsibilities

• Review internal/external quality indicators and ensure supplier part quality.
• Lead supplier quality projects to improve KPI performance.
• Investigate quality concerns and perform root cause analysis.
• Develop short- and long-term countermeasures with suppliers and internal teams.
• Support forecasting and planning for supplier changes and new model launches.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Supplier process improvement

Coordination of corrective actions

Quality assurance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Industrial or Electrical Engineering, Quality Engineering and Management, or related field.

Tools

SAP or ERP systems

Six Sigma methodology

PPAP/APQP

PFMEA review

Geometrical Dimensions & Tolerance

Building Management Systems in automotive manufacturing

Job description

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Assistant Manager, Supplier Quality Engineer, Assembly QC

Company: Kia Georgia

Location: West Point, GA, 31833

At Kia, we’re creating award-winning products and redefining what value means in the automotive industry. It takes a special group of individuals to do what we do, and we do it together. Our culture is fast-paced, collaborative, and innovative. Our people thrive on thinking differently and challenging the status quo. We are creating something special here, a culture of learning and opportunity, where you can help Kia achieve big things and most importantly, feel passionate and connected to your work every day. Kia provides team members with competitive benefits including premium paid medical, dental and vision coverage for you and your dependents, 401(k) plan matching of 100% up to 6% of the salary deferral, and paid time off. Kia also offers company lease and purchase programs, company-wide holiday shutdown, paid volunteer hours, and premium lifestyle amenities at our corporate campus in Irvine, California.

General Summary

This position is responsible for reviewing current internal and external quality indicators and ensuring the quality of parts provided by suppliers, lead special projects with suppliers to achieve positive results to Quality Key Performance Indicators.

Essential duties and Responsibilities

Manage quality and related practices in supplier quality management and new model process development to meet company goals. Monitor and investigate concerns related to internal and external quality indicators and drive continuous improvement through root cause analysis of concerns and develop short-term and long term countermeasures. Communicate internal and external quality concerns to other departments and improve the inspection process of those concerns. Initiate and complete reports tracking Key Performance Indicators as required. Provide feedback on quality concerns to suppliers as well as internally, in order to improve part and vehicle quality levels. Participate in forecasting and forward planning activities for supplier changes, part changes and management of new model launches.

Qualifications/Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Industrial or Electrical Engineering, Quality Engineering and Management, or related field. Foreign equivalents accepted.

Job Requirement

3 years’ progressive experience (or 5 years with Bachelor’s degree) in a quality assurance role in the automotive industry.

Position requires travel to different suppliers to review process and apply supplier quality audits to their process, travel at least 2 times per month and sometimes need to travel outside the country on average 4 times per year.

Specialized Skills and Knowledge Required

Must include some experience with:

• Root cause analysis of quality concerns
• Supplier process improvement through statistical analysis.
• Coordination of internal/external corrective actions for processes or part quality concerns
• SAP or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
• Implementation of Six sigma methodology
• Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)/Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
• Control Plan and Process Failure Modes and Effect Analysis (PFMEA) review and approval.
• Geometrical Dimensions & Tolerance
• Building Management Systems as implemented in automotive manufacturing