Quality Assurance Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Summary of Position:

Hyundai Transys Georgia Seating System, LLC is seeking a Quality Engineer responsible for managing supplier quality and laboratory quality activities to ensure product quality, compliance with customer requirements, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes. This role focuses on supplier quality management, incoming parts quality control, and laboratory testing management in alignment with automotive industry standards. The Quality Engineer will work closely with suppliers and internal cross‑functional teams to resolve quality issues, improve supplier performance, and maintain high quality standards.

• Monitor and Manage KPIs: Track and manage Parts Quality KPIs to ensure full compliance with internal and customer quality targets.
• Performance Management: Drive supplier quality performance and lead continuous improvement initiatives with the supply base.
• Claim Management: Handle OS&D (Overage, Shortage & Damage) and quality claims, coordinating robust corrective actions with suppliers.
• Material Control: Manage non‑conforming and quarantine materials to prevent production disruptions and ensure "zero-defect" flow.
• Inspection Standards: Establish and maintain incoming inspection standards, including AQL plans, boundary samples, and clear inspection criteria.
• Reporting: Develop and maintain standardized inspection reports for rigorous incoming parts quality control.
• PPAP Management: Review and approve supplier PPAP submissions in strict accordance with internal and customer requirements.
• Engineer change Control (4M): Manage supplier 4M changes (Man, Machine, Material, Method) to ensure proper validation, approval, and traceability.
• Supplier Audit: Conduct process audits and lead supplier quality performance meetings.
• Scorecards: Maintain supplier performance evaluations and updated quality scorecards.

Laboratory Quality

• Testing Execution: Plan and execute product performance and durability tests (current scope and future expansions).
• Equipment Management: Manage calibration and preventive maintenance schedules for all measurement and testing equipment.
• MSA Studies: Perform Gage R&R studies; analyze data and prepare comprehensive reports to ensure measurement reliability.
• System Validation: Conduct regular Process Tester and Tool Validation to ensure the integrity of production inspection systems.
• Data Analysis: Analyze test data and translate technical results into actionable quality improvements.
  

Support responsibility

• QMS Maintenance: Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) in compliance with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards.
• Standardization: Develop and standardize quality documentation, work instructions, and procedures.

Skill and knowledge required:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Technical Plus: Experience in welding, stamping, sewing, plastic, and polyol injection is highly preferred.
• Experience: 3+ years in Quality Engineering (Supplier or Manufacturing) within the automotive industry.
• Standards: Expertise in IATF 16949 and Core Tools ( APQP, PPAP, MSA, SPC, and FMEA ).
• Problem Solving: Proficiency in structured methodologies such as 8D, 5 Phase, or Drill Deep & Wide root cause analysis.
• Technical Literacy: Ability to interpret engineering drawings and GD strong application of measurement system concepts.
• Data Proficiency: Strong analytical skills with mastery of MS Office (specifically Excel) and statistical software.
• Communication: Strong collaboration skills in English (written and verbal) to work effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Demonstrated initiative, accountability, and problem‑solving capability in a high-pressure manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a Tier 1 automotive supplier environment supporting OEM customers
• Experience with supplier quality development and supplier audits
• Certification or training in Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher) or other continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience supporting APQP activities and new product launches (NPI)
• Familiarity with IATF 16949 internal audit processes
• Experience working with automotive seating systems, interior components, as plus.
• Bilingual (Spanish / English) to effectively collaborate with suppliers as plus.

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required to support supplier audits and on-site inspections.
• Travel primarily includes visits to supplier facilities located in the United States and Mexico.

Corporate Responsibility:

• Adheres to the HTGSS policies and procedures
• Learns, demonstrates and upholds HTGSS Core Values
• Complies with all HTGSS Certification standards; Management System (TS16949), Environmental ISO 14001-2015 and Health and Safety ISO 45001-2018 policies and procedures
• Treats all HTGSS team members with respect and professional courtesy
• Always strives to maintain a positive work environment
• Manages the department budget efficiently as per approved annual budget
• Performs additional assignments / duties as assigned

EHS Responsibility:

• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures
• Complies with all safety policies and 5S clean philosophy to maintain a safe, clean working environment
• Meets company safety goals

Authorization Level:

• Able to start or stop all productions of facility
• Able to discipline employees, hire and terminate employees with Human Resources approval.
• Able to schedule necessary changes with production, logistics, materials, etc.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• frequently required to sit, stand, squat, and bend at the knees and waist, and walk
• required to use hands to type, handle objects and paperwork
• required to reach and hold on to items at chest level or reach above the shoulder
• may be required to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• required to use close vision and be able to focus
• ability to work extended hours as needed
• ability to travel domestic US and/or international if needed

Position Requirements and Qualifications

• Must have at least 1 year experience working in an automotive manufacturing environment as a Quality Engineer.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering discipline (Mechanical, Industrial, Material, Chemical, etc.)

Reporting:

• Reports to: Quality Manager

Competency Requirements:

1. Confidentiality : Adheres to the upmost confidentiality; particularly in regard to handling employment/personal information. Works with the team to ensure that all information from within the department is kept private.
2. Multitasking : Must possess the ability to change from one task to another in quick manner based on company needs
3. Communication: Works to insure respectful, timely, accurate and appropriate communication across all levels of the organization.
4. Initiative : Identifies problems and takes action to address current or future problems. Proactively engages to solve issues verses simply thinking about future actions.
5. Engagement : Engages team members in developing goals, executing plans and delivering results (output). Motivates team members through clear and consistent communication. Models' adaptability. Uses collaboration and influence skills to achieve successful outcomes.
6. Leads by Example: Sets a good example for peers to follow.
7. Integrity : Performs in such a way as to inspire a high degree of trust and acceptance amongst co-workers across all departments
8. Customer Service Orientation: Focuses efforts on discovering and meeting the customer’s needs. Develops trust in all relationships internally and externally.
9. Organizational and Self Discipline : Efficiently organizes and executes assignments. Demonstrates self-discipline and reliability.
10. Analytical Skills / Problem Solving : Understands situations, problems, or issues by breaking them down into smaller pieces, or tracing the implications of a situation in a step-by-step way. Systematically organizes the parts of problems. Makes systematic comparisons of data or aspects, prioritizing, planning, and developing countermeasures.
11. Flexibility / Adaptability: Adapts and works effectively in a variety of situations and with various individuals or groups. Seeks and appreciates opposing perspectives on issues. Adapts approach as the requirements of the situation change. Changes or easily accepts change in organization or job requirements.
12. Works Safely: Strives for an accident-free workplace. Keeps safety at the “heart” of everything done. Treats safety as a personal responsibility and sees oneself as being responsible for the safety of others.
13. Teamwork : Contributes meaningfully to work group efforts by offering new ideas for improvement. Demonstrates a cooperative manner in dealing with supervisors and other team members. Does his/her part toward group effort

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Healthy Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid time off
  

The employee generally works in warehouse and indoor office environments but occasionally works out of doors, in all types of weather and on uneven terrain. Overtime may be required.