Parts Development Supplier Quality Development Specialist

Hyundai Motor Company•Ellabell, GA

About The Position

The Parts Development Supplier Quality Development Specialist develops, implements, and controls procedures and tools to improve Supplier Quality Management System efficiency. The role builds collaborative relationships with suppliers, supports the establishment and maintenance of quality standards, conducts supplier facility audits, and helps suppliers implement best practices and quality-control processes. It monitors quality assurance across the supply chain, investigates supplier quality issues, implements corrective and preventive actions, tracks supplier-quality KPIs, and reports on supplier performance and improvements. The position also drives continuous improvement, supports compliance with industry standards and regulations, maintains documentation for audits, identifies supply-chain risks, and contributes to strategic supplier-quality initiatives. Additional responsibilities include monitoring and helping prevent supply-chain disruptions that could affect HMGMA; working with Engineering (R&D), Quality, and Production Planners; planning and sharing information related to production and potential suppliers; and maintaining an up-to-date supply-base information database. HMGMA is Hyundai Motor Group's first dedicated EV mass-production plant, using cutting-edge production technology. The position requires strong written and spoken English for safety, communication, documentation, and collaboration. It is primarily sedentary when performed in an office, with possible production-area work involving extended standing and walking, material handling, equipment, and PPE. Domestic and international travel is required, and working-hour flexibility may include weekends, holidays, and off shifts.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Management, Supply Chain, Finance, Accounting, or a related field from an accredited university.
High proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
Strong command of written and spoken English.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
Flexibility in working hours, including weekends, holidays, and off shifts.

Nice To Haves

Minimum five years of related job experience.
Automotive-industry experience in Purchasing, APQP, PPAP, Supplier Development/Engineering, IATF 16949, Launch, Program Management, or related fields.
Experience with manufacturing processes such as injection molding, press, stamping, die casting, welding, assembly, paint, chroming and other surface treatments, foaming, SMC, extrusion, SMT, and various raw materials.
Experience with Six Sigma or other quality-improvement methodologies.
Experience with an OEM or major commodity supplier.
Fluency in any two of English, Korean, and Spanish.
Openness to working with different cultural values.
Willingness to learn and adapt.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and control procedures and tools to improve Supplier Quality Management System efficiency.
Build strong supplier relationships and collaborate with suppliers to establish and maintain quality standards.
Conduct regular audits of supplier facilities and document findings.
Support suppliers in implementing best practices and quality-control processes.
Monitor and improve quality assurance processes throughout the supply chain.
Work with internal teams to ensure quality alignment.
Investigate and promptly resolve supplier quality issues.
Implement and monitor corrective and preventive actions.
Track and analyze supplier-quality KPIs and prepare and present reports on supplier performance and quality improvements.
Drive continuous improvement and promote a culture of quality among suppliers.
Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Maintain accurate documentation and support internal and external audits.
Identify and mitigate potential supply-chain risks.
Contribute to strategic supplier-quality improvement initiatives.
Monitor and support efforts to prevent supply-chain disruptions that could affect HMGMA.
Work collaboratively with Engineering (R&D), Quality, and Production Planners.
Plan, organize, and disseminate information related to production and potential suppliers.
Maintain an up-to-date supply-base information database.
Meet other requirements as assigned.