Interior Trim Engineer

Hyundai Motor Company • Ypsilanti Charter Township, MI

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About The Position

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is seeking an engineer to join the Interior Trim Team of the Interior Engineering Design Department. The Interior Trim Engineer would support design, development, and release efforts concerning interior trim components, such as pillar trim, carpet, door trim, and headliners, for Hyundai's North American (NA) vehicle programs, while driving innovation in cost, mass, technology, performance, and quality.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering-related discipline
• 3+ years of professional experience with interior trim design and release responsibilities
• Sound understanding of interior trim components (e.g., pillar trim, carpet, door trim, headliners, etc.)
• Experience in cradle-to-grave product development best practices and processes
• Knowledge of US regulations applicable to automotive products
• Familiarity with design, manufacturing, and assembly processes concerning interior trim components
• Proficiency with CAD software (e.g., CATIA V6, NX, Solidworks, etc.)
• Ability to explain technical topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Excellent time management, self-management, and organization skills
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal skills
• Valid Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record

Nice To Haves

• CATIA V5 experience highly preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and release interior trim components (e.g., pillar trim, carpet, door trim, headliners, etc.) for NA programs
• Lead engineering development from early concept through mass production using cradle-to-grave product development best practices
• Develop innovative engineering solutions to improve the cost, weight, performance, quality, and manufacturing of interior trim components
• Generate and complete advanced development projects focused on part and system-level improvements for future NA vehicles
• Assess current designs and perform competitor benchmarking to recommend engineering improvements
• Create, analyze, and present technical reports to communicate project status, risks, and results to internal and external stakeholders
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and global counterparts to ensure successful program execution
• Travel up to 15% 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level