Systems/DC Assistant Manager

Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia
West Point, GA, United States
about 1 month ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
2 years minimum
Compensation
$145,725.0 - $150,269.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Statistical Process Control (SPC) Visual Systems

Job description

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field; foreign equivalents accepted; and 2 year experience in an automotive supplier quality engineering occupation within a manufacturing environment.

OR

4 years experience ONLY in an automotive supplier quality engineering occupation within a manufacturing environment.

Must include some experience with:

  • 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.

Benefits & conditions

SALARY: $145,725.00 - $150,269.00 per year

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