Parts Development Supplier Quality Development Specialist

Hyundai Motor Company • GA

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About The Position

The Parts Development SQD SPEC role involves developing, implementing, and controlling procedures and tools to improve the Supplier Quality Management System efficiency. The position requires fostering strong relationships with suppliers for effective communication and collaboration, as well as collaborating with them to establish and maintain quality standards. Regular audits of supplier facilities will be conducted, and findings will be documented. The role also includes supporting suppliers in implementing best practices and quality control processes, monitoring and enhancing quality assurance processes throughout the supply chain, and working closely with internal teams to ensure quality alignment. Investigating and resolving supplier quality issues promptly, implementing and monitoring corrective and preventive actions, and tracking and analyzing key performance indicators (KPIs) for supplier quality are also key responsibilities. The position requires preparing and presenting reports on supplier performance and quality improvements, driving continuous improvement efforts, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations, maintaining accurate documentation, and supporting internal and external audits. Additionally, the role involves identifying and mitigating potential risks in the supply chain and contributing to strategic initiatives for supplier quality improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Management, Supply Chain, Finance or Accounting or related field from accredited university.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 5 years of related job experience.
• Years of experience from Automotive industry in Purchasing, APQP, PPAP, Supplier Development/Engineering, IATF 16949, Launch, Program Management, or related fields strongly preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing process including, but not limited to, injection molding, press, stamping, die casting, welding, assembly, paint, chroming and other surface treatments, foaming, SMC, extrusion, SMT, various raw materials, and more.
• Experience with Six Sigma or other quality improvement methodologies.
• Experience from OEM or major commodity suppliers strongly preferred.
• Bilingual preferred – Ability to read, write, and speak any two combinations of English, Korean, and/or Spanish fluently.
• Multicultural – Openness to embrace and work with different sets of cultural values.
• Willingness to learn and adapt.
• Flexibility in working hours to include weekends, holidays, and off shifts.
• Domestic / International travel required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and control procedures and tools to improve Supplier Quality Management System efficiency.
• Foster strong relationships with suppliers for effective communication and collaboration.
• 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 enhance quality assurance processes throughout the supply chain.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure quality alignment.
• Investigate and resolve supplier quality issues promptly.
• Implement and monitor corrective and preventive actions.
• Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) for supplier quality.
• Prepare and present reports on supplier performance and quality improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts 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 risks in the supply chain.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives for supplier quality improvement.
• Monitor and support preventing disruptions in supply chain to avoid impact to HMGMA.
• Work collaboratively with Engineering (R&D), Quality, and Production Planners.
• Plan, organize and disseminate information related to production/potential suppliers.
• Maintain up-to-date supply base information database.
• Meet all other requirements as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Medical / Vision / Dental insurance.
• 15 paid holidays.
• Paid time off.
• Competitive 401k plan.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree