Interior Trim Engineer

Hyundai Motor Company • Ann Arbor, 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 supports the design, development, and release of interior trim components—including pillar trim, carpet, door trim, and headliners—for Hyundai North American vehicle programs. The role drives innovation in cost, mass, technology, performance, and quality, leading engineering development from early concept through mass production and contributing to advanced development projects for future vehicles. The position involves collaboration with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and global counterparts, and travel of up to 15% domestically and internationally.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering-related discipline.
• At least 3 years of professional experience with interior trim design and release responsibilities.
• Sound understanding of interior trim components, such as pillar trim, carpet, door trim, and headliners.
• Experience with cradle-to-grave product development best practices and processes.
• Knowledge of U.S. regulations applicable to automotive products.
• Familiarity with design, manufacturing, and assembly processes for interior trim components.
• Proficiency with CAD software such as CATIA V6, NX, or Solidworks.
• Ability to explain technical topics to 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.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire.

Nice To Haves

• CATIA V5 experience is highly preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and release interior trim components for North American vehicle programs.
• Lead engineering development from early concept through mass production using cradle-to-grave product development best practices.
• Develop engineering solutions to improve 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 North American vehicles.
• Assess current designs and perform competitor benchmarking to recommend engineering improvements.
• Create, analyze, and present technical reports communicating project status, risks, and results to internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and global counterparts to support successful program execution.
• Travel up to 15% of the time, both domestically and internationally.

Benefits

• Zero-dollar employee premiums on medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee and family.
• 100% employer-paid disability and life insurance.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and 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