Safety Data Analysis Intern

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Date: Feb 26, 2025

Location: Irvine, California, US, 92606

Company: Kia America, Inc.

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.
 

Status

Non-Exempt

Summary

The Safety Data Analysis Intern at Kia America, Inc. (KUS) will support the Field Data Analysis Manager and Data Evaluation Team (DET) by identifying and evaluating potential safety issues (PSIs) and potential non-compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Duties will include analyzing aggregate data and individual review of customer complaints, warranty data and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) vehicle owner questionnaires (VOQs) to identify PSIs. The intern will gain exposure to the investigation and evaluation process for potential safety and non-compliance issues in the automotive industry. 

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

  • Analyze and summarize NHTSA Data (including vehicle owner questionnaires (VOQs), NHTSA investigations, recalls for all OEMs) to identify any trend and insights and present the results to the Safety Office leadership team.
  • Assist DET engineers by reviewing KUS field data, including customer complaints and warranty claim data, to identify emerging potential safety issues (PSIs) trends. Utilize data analytics to generate reports about PSIs and communicate these issues to the Field Data Analysis Manager at the earliest point in time.
  • Assist DET engineers with data analysis efforts related to PSI investigations, including: 
    • Individual review of KUS field data
    • Risk assessment
    • NHTSA precedent   analysis
    • Reliability/claim rate analysis
  • 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.
  • Business major preferred.
  • Coursework in engineering/automotive technology preferred.

Overall Experience

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

Directly Related Experience

  • Experience with SAE automotive projects desired.

Skills

Basic knowledge of automotive systems and components required. Intermediate knowledge of the same is preferred.
Critical thinking and attention to detail.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook required.
Strong verbal and written communication, presentation, interpersonal, and writing skills required.
Working knowledge of statistical analysis concepts and data analysis software required. Working knowledge of specific tools such as Microsoft Excel, SQL, SAS, R, Python, MATLAB preferred.
Works well in a team environment.

Competencies

Care for People
Chase Excellence, Every Day
Dare to Push Boundaries
Empower People to Act
Move Further, Together

Pay Rate:

$30 per hour

 

Equal Employment Opportunities

KUS 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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