EV Manager (North America Quality Center - NAQC)
About The Position
EV ManagerHyundai's North America Quality Center (NAQC) is looking for a Manager for the Electric Vehicle (EV) Team The Team: NAQC is the quality arm for Hyundai Motor Group (HMG)'s North American vehicle models. NAQC seeks to further Hyundai's goal of becoming the leading automotive manufacturer in North America by delivering uncompromising quality and exceeding consumer expectations. The Position: The EV Manager would oversee the development and enhancement of electric vehicle propulsion systems for Hyundai, Genesis, and Kia vehicles by supporting the EV Team with resolving propulsion-related issuesWhat You Will Do: Collaborate closely with affiliates and partners (i.e., HMA, HMGMA, KUS, HAC, KCA, HATCI, HMC, HMMA, KaGA, KMX, and suppliers) to align quality initiatives and share best practices Build and lead a high-performing team, fostering strong morale and a collaborative work culture Review, coach, and support team members to ensure the delivery of high-quality reports and technical outputs Mentor engineers in best practices and promote continuous on-the-job learning and development Support the development and achievement of divisional KPIs through strategic planning and execution Represent the team and NAQC at affiliate governance and HKMC quality meetings, providing insight and direction Oversee budgeting, resource allocation, and forecasting to optimize efficiency and meet operational goals Establish and maintain effective communication with stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status, milestones, and deliverables Drive continuous improvement of engineering capabilities through targeted development initiatives Investigate and identify root causes and conditions by translating subjective customer complaints with repeatable objective data & validate countermeasure effectiveness Travel up to 30% of the time, both domestically and internationally
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, automotive, or a related field of engineering
- 10+ years of experience working with EV propulsion systems
- Extensive QA/QC/QI experience
- Knowledge of EV propulsion systems and fundamentals (e.g., HV batteries, inverters, electric motors, AC/DC charging, etc.)
- Familiarity with vehicle instrumentation and data acquisition tools (e.g., thermal loggers, CAN tools, various gauges, etc.), service manuals, shop equipment, and EV-related test equipment
- Root cause analysis skills
- Proven experience in managing technical investigations
- Familiarity with performing testing, validation, research, and benchmarking activities/tasks concerning EV systems
- Excellent time management, self-management, and organization skills
- Exceptional project management skills, with a focus on delivering timely and cost-effective solutions
- Strong written, oral, interpersonal, and leadership skills
- Resilience, flexibility, and the ability to adapt to rapidly changing business requirements
- Ability to explain technical topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Valid Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in mechanical, electrical, automotive, or a related field of engineering
Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with affiliates and partners (i.e., HMA, HMGMA, KUS, HAC, KCA, HATCI, HMC, HMMA, KaGA, KMX, and suppliers) to align quality initiatives and share best practices
- Build and lead a high-performing team, fostering strong morale and a collaborative work culture
- Review, coach, and support team members to ensure the delivery of high-quality reports and technical outputs
- Mentor engineers in best practices and promote continuous on-the-job learning and development
- Support the development and achievement of divisional KPIs through strategic planning and execution
- Represent the team and NAQC at affiliate governance and HKMC quality meetings, providing insight and direction
- Oversee budgeting, resource allocation, and forecasting to optimize efficiency and meet operational goals
- Establish and maintain effective communication with stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status, milestones, and deliverables
- Drive continuous improvement of engineering capabilities through targeted development initiatives
- Investigate and identify root causes and conditions by translating subjective customer complaints with repeatable objective data & validate countermeasure effectiveness
- Travel up to 30% of the time, both domestically and internationally
Benefits
- Zero-dollar Employee Premiums on Medical, Dental, and Vision for You and Your Family
- 100% Employer-paid Disability and Life Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off, Including Vacation, Sick, and Abundant Holidays
- Competitive Salaries
- A Global Environment that Fosters Diversity
- Retirement Savings and Planning Benefits
- Access to Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Flexible Work Hours
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
