Product Quality Intern

At Kia, we are not just building award-winning cars; we’re shaping the future of mobility. With our bold designs, cutting-edge technology, and unwavering commitment to excellence, we’re redefining what it means to drive in the 21st century. As part of our team, you will be working alongside industry experts and visionary leaders who are driving change and making a difference every day.As an Intern, you will embark on a journey of discovery, learning, and growth. From day one, you will be immersed in real-world projects and initiatives that will challenge you to think creatively, problem-solve with agility, and unleash your full potential. Whether you are a student or graduate looking to kickstart your career or gain valuable hands-on experience, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey towards a brighter future.We are seeking ambitious and enthusiastic individuals who are eager to roll up their sleeves and dive into the world of automotive excellence. Apply now to be considered for Kia America’s Summer Internship Program. We will be accepting applications through March 20th.StatusNon-ExemptSummaryThe Product Quality Intern at Kia America, Inc. will support the Service Engineering team and work with key stakeholders in manufacturing, engineering, design, service and parts to help improve overall quality and meet customer expectations. The intern will contribute to the Kia America’s quality process to swiftly identify and resolve quality issues that affect Kia vehicles in North America. The intern will gain insight into the overall quality process by participating in operations with our stakeholders, field organization and dealer service partners.This internship is a 10-week, full-time opportunity at Kia America’s Irvine headquarters from June 2, 2025 through August 8, 2025. The position is hybrid with one remote day per week.Major Responsibilities

• Support in the testing and evaluation of Kia vehicles in order to:

• Ensure Kia production vehicles meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Confirm customer quality concerns reported through the field or internal data sources.
• Evaluate quality countermeasures and/or repairs to ensure effectiveness.
• Support in the investigation of part issues.

• Issue parts recovery requests and conduct part inspections.
• Develop investigative skills to evaluate parts to determine possible root cause.
• Understand and accurately describe part usage to document failure condition within a field quality report.
• Review data (Warranty, Tech Line cases and Customer Care).

• Identify emerging issues or trends that may be indicative of field concerns.
• Support and Issue Quality Reports.

• Develop the skills needed for technical writing and reporting.
• Understand communication tools and effective use of data reporting.
• Issue quality reports after review by supervisor and/or engineer.
• Any other duties assigned by the supervisor. This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented and changed, as necessary.

Education/Certification

• Enrollment in or graduation from a bachelor’s degree program required.
• Preferred majors include Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Automotive Technology.
• Must have a valid driver’s license. Position requires driving Kia and competitor vehicles to evaluate vehicles.

Overall Experience

• Must be available for the full duration of the internship from June 2, 2025 – August 8, 2025.

Directly Related Experience

• Experience working within an automotive repair environment preferred.
• SAE, ASE or other related organization membership/participation preferred.
• Exposure to writing within a technical environment a plus.
• Prior internship experience a plus.
• Interest in automobiles, repair or motorsports.

SkillsData analytics skills a plus.Technical engineering acumen preferred.Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.Time management / multi-tasking skills.Willingness to learn.CompetenciesCare for PeopleChase Excellence, Every DayDare to Push BoundariesEmpower People to ActMove Further, TogetherPay Rate:

$30 per hourEqual Employment OpportunitiesKUS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, including pregnancy and childbirth and related medical conditions, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, legally protected physical disability or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, protected veteran or military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. KUS complies with applicable law governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which KUS has offices. The KUS EEO policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment.Disclaimer: The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification and for this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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