Supplier Quality Development Engineer

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.

• 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

• 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.