Quality Manager

About the role

Hyundai MOBIS is one of the largest leading auto parts specialist companies in the world, forming the parts and service arm for South Korean automakers Kia Motors Georgia. The Georgia Plant wields cutting-edge vehicle modularization technology to manufacture and supply chassis modules, cockpit modules and front-end modules to the KIA Georgia factory, as well as assemble front and rear bumpers in a just-in-sequence manufacturing environment.

In this role you will join the Quality Control Team and report to the Quality Control Senior Manager. You will accomplish day to day tactical objectives in support of the company and the department goals, demonstrating adherence to company policies and procedures in support of safety, quality, delivery, cost and morale (SQDCM) initiatives. You will embrace and promote company core values to establish and maintain a culture committed to ethical practices, legal compliance and a union-free environment, and take initiative to participate in training and developing opportunities to prepare for current and future challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of quality systems, ensure product compliance with OEM requirements, and foster a culture of continuous improvement with a focus on safety, durability, and fitment
• Support the Quality Control Team through managing and leading subordinates, coordinating quality improvements, analyzing data and reporting
• Ensure strict adherence to HKQS standards and specific Kia quality expectations throughout the assembly process
• Serve as the key contact for Kia SQEs and customer quality teams, managing issues and reporting through KAS (Kia Assurance System)
• Oversee control plans, PFMEAs, and standard operating procedures
• Monitor KPIs and drive improvements to meet or exceed Kia targets
• Analyze, review, and generate Reports for the OEM related Quality claims
• Generate Daily, Weekly and Monthly Reports to MOBIS Senior Management
• Analyze defects trends and implement Process/Supplier improvement plans to eliminate repeat defects
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to identify and eliminate quality issues
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action processes using continuous improvement tools for Kia customer complaints and internal rejections
• Understand the OEM assembly process related to MOBIS Georgia Module processes
• Practice 5S in the assigned work area; keep the workstations, tools, and gages clean and organized
• Lead the Process Quality Team to achieve goals and objectives
• Present Quality Improvement plans and countermeasures to MOBIS and the OEM senior management
• Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

Experience: 5+ years of experience

Managerial Experience: 3-5 years

Education: Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) in Engineering or related field

Equivalent Experience/Education: 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing/automotive field and in a managerial role

Communication Skills: Advanced

Mathematical Skills: Intermediate

Additional Requirements:

• PC literate, including Microsoft Office Products
• Intermediate Statistic Skills
• Modern Quality Principles and Applications Experience
• IATF 16949 Management Experience