Assembly QC Assistant Manager

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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.

This position is responsible for reviewing current internal and external quality indicators and ensuring quality of parts provided by suppliers.

Lead special projects as defined by management team, with emphasis on achieving results that positively impact the Quality KPIs. Initiate supplier development activities to ensure the quality of supplied parts. Provide support for resolution of production related issues such as non-conforming product, retrofits, etc. Lead problem-solving investigations related to internal and external quality indicators and drive continuous improvement through root cause and short-term / long-term counter measures.

Establish process control methods to drive production stability. Lead cross functional teams, coordinate quality inspectors and assist other teams when needed, lead improvement initiatives related to department practices, to ensure both internal and external customer satisfaction. Prepare plans and reports for the Quality Department.

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field; foreign equivalents accepted. Foreign equivalents accepted.

2 years’ experience in an automotive supplier quality engineering occupation within a manufacturing environment.

Or 4 years experience (no Bachelor’s degree required), in an automotive supplier quality engineering occupation within a manufacturing environment.

Up to 20% domestic travel, and 10% international travel required.

• Management of a supplier quality department and inspection teams.
• Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
• Supplier audits based on compliance with ISO 9001
• Supplier audits based on compliance with IATF 16949
• Six Sigma SPC analysis and improvement (Ford)
• 5S/Visual Management (JCI)
• Leather cutting/sewing, automated welding processes and tests, plastics molding
• Use of 8D, 5-Why, PDCA and Kaizen in manufacturing
• Preparation of written and verbal reports to upper management.