Supplier Quality Development 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

Direct supplier quality development and improvement activities as required with both KIA GEORGIA suppliers and internal departments. Direct suppliers on a regular basis in the areas of Development and Quality to help optimize processes, address concerns, and plan for future activities.

ESSENTIAL PRIMARY DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supplier Improvement Projects (Internal or External Data utilized for improvement)
• On Site validation of Supplier Change Points, Regular reports to management
• New Model Project management (Support to model project leader)
• Summarize and track supplier progress, milestone reports, supplier change point validation
• Weekly management of Department EO Change assignments
• Monthly Management of IATF Supplier Status

QUALIFICATIONS and JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field along with two (2) to five (5) years of progressive experience in the quality control, quality assurance, or development field in a manufacturing environment preferably in the automotive industry, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• OEM or parts components supplier experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, analytical and organizational skills a must.
• 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.

THIS POSITION IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR A VISA SPONSORSHIP