Gene Ko

• Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones (ISIR, Color Harmony, Reliability Tests, Process Audit etc.), ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
• Created robust daily quality issue tracker (Heat-map), OS&D master list (Dashboard) to improve customer satisfaction and internal cost reduction. (Reduced overall defects at KIA and our daily quality cost significantly)
• Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution (Transferring manufacturing line).
• Worked closely with R&D engineers to implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimize project outcomes while maintaining cost-effectiveness.
• Coordinated cross-functional teams and resolved conflicts, executing deliverables on time, maintaining a positive work environment throughout the project lifecycle.

New vehicle highlights: Telluride PE, All new Sportage,

currently working on EV9 (All electric Midsize SUV)

• Enhanced product quality by proactively implementing lessons learned improvements from previous projects and conducting hands-on assembly simulation along the data validation.
• Reduced production defects, OS&D by designing and implementing assembly assist devices with Production Engineering team.
• Led regular New Development Meeting with customer(KIA) to go over project status and actively communicated to find resolution by delivering our action plans.
• Established robust documentation systems for tracking product validation status(test results) and new vehicle development issue master list
• Championed newly developed GPTIS (Global Part Traceability Information System) to manage detailed information of each product that we produced.
• Successfully launched following vehicles:

- Telluride (2019 "NACTOY" Utility Vehicle of the Year,

"Motor Trend" SUV of the Year and "Car and Driver" 10Best)

- Optima PE (IIHS Top Safety Pick+)

- Sorento PE (JD Power #1 Midsize SUV)

• Developed inspection plans based on design specifications, ensuring all critical dimensions and performance criteria were verified throughout the manufacturing process.
• Facilitated training sessions for team members on quality management principles for upcoming New Vehicle and created EOL inspection standards to ensure customer satisfaction
• Improved customer satisfaction levels with timely resolution of non-conformance issues and effective corrective actions in high-paced JIS manufacturing condition (68-72 UPH).
• Championed validation efforts for new F/Proof Vision System installations to improve soft-set or missed connection issues at OEM production
• Managed multiple suppliers of Cockpit Module to develop their product in time with comprehensive quality to meet the event schedules and mass production timeline.