Quality Assurance Specialist (Electric)
Date: Nov 13, 2024
Location: Westpoint, GA, US, 31833
Company: Kia Georgia, Inc.
General Summary:
Develop broad understanding and application of the automotive industry standards and continually strive for improvements and excellence in all facets of the business.
Essential Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for field quality improvement and evaluation activities, particularly for the electrical system. (Technical solutions, claim cost reduction, customer complaint minimization, etc.).
Execute and implement quality activities in compliance with company goals. (JD Power Initial Quality Survey, Vehicle Dependability Survey, Plant Winner, Consumer Report data, etc.).
Drive and execute quality issue inspections in the field, production lines, and with vendors.
Execute special projects for production support activities.
Prepare detailed plans, reports, and schedules for the Quality Assurance team.
Ensure compliance of regulations, policies, and procedures.
Qualifications and Job Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Materials, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or Electronic Engineering or related field along with two (2) to five (5) years of progressive experience in the engineering field in a manufacturing environment preferably within the automotive industry, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Advanced degree in Business Management or related field preferred.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
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.
Specialized Skills and Knowledge Required
Experience using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Access.
Experience with SAP system preferred.
Possess a broad understanding and application of the automotive standards.
Competencies Required
- Compliance
- Concern for Quality
- Problem Solving
- Prompt Judgement & Action
Nearest Major Market: Lagrange