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Kia America · 5 hours ago

Data Analytics Specialist

Kia America is redefining value in the automotive industry and is seeking a Data Analytics Specialist to support the North America Ownership Experience - Product Quality team. The role involves analyzing and reporting on vehicle quality concerns, collaborating with engineering teams, and facilitating meetings to address quality issues.

Automotive

Responsibilities

Supporting all aspects related to the analysis and reporting of quality concerns of specific Kia models, such as monthly top issues review, quarterly comeback analysis, monthly PQ operation reporting, and monthly quality information report reviews
Initiating proactive reviews of potential quality concerns
Supporting Service Engineer Team with data to initiate investigations on potential quality concerns, in collaboration with Korean/North American engineering teams
Facilitating monthly recurring collaborative meetings with North American engineering teams
Prepare department reports, including collecting data (contact team and manage process), completing analysis and drafting final reports
Perform detail reviews to support Service Engineering team in identifying potential quality concerns and escalate top concerns through monthly and quarterly reporting
Provide research and statistical analysis for investigating quality related issues and business decisions
Facilitate monthly recurring PQ meetings related to quality concerns

Qualification

Data managementSAS programmingStatistical analysisExcel proficiencyAutomotive backgroundAnalytical skillsIndependent judgmentProblem solvingCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required
5-7 years of experience in an engineering environment
2 years of data management and analysis (including SAS)
Proficiency with Excel, Word and PowerPoint required
Knowledge of SAS programing language required
Knowledge of statistical/hypothesis testing, sampling theory required
Exceptional analytical skills and ability to develop concise and effective stories that are supported by data
High level of independent and rational judgment needed
Strong technical acumen with excellent analytical and problem solving skills
Must be self initiating; able to work under minimal supervision and under high pressure and stress with multiple same time deadlines

Preferred

Automotive background a plus
Knowledge of SAS Visual Analytics a plus

Benefits

Premium paid medical, dental and vision coverage for you and your dependents
401(k) plan matching of 100% up to 6% of the salary deferral
Paid time off
Company lease and purchase programs
Company-wide holiday shutdown
Paid volunteer hours
Premium lifestyle amenities at our corporate campus in Irvine, California

Company

Kia America

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Kia America is headquartered in Irvine, California and is a subsidiary of Kia Corporation.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Seungkyu Yoon
President & CEO
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John Yoon
Executive Vice President and General Counsel
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