MPV/Truck/Small Structures Manager

Hyundai Motor Company • Ypsilanti Charter Township, MI

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About The Position

Hyundai America Technical center, Inc. (HATCI) is currently looking for an Engineering Design Manager/Part Leader who will lead our diverse and growing Engineering Design Structures Team in developing a vision, strategy, and business plan as it relates to meeting internal and external customer objectives related to Structures and Testing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering (minimum)
• 8-12 years in automotive vehicle design and development with increasing levels of project and team management
• 3+ years managing a multi-functional engineering department.
• Expert in Vehicle Design and Solving Development and Quality Issues (Warranty, IQS, Plant Issues, Field Issues, Root Cause Analysis)
• Significant experience and expertise in Automotive areas of Structure, Closures, CAE
• Experience supporting Suppliers and Assembly plants during significant program events.
• Expert oral and written communication skills
• Expert in CATIA, CAE or similar systems
• Expert Project Management skills
• Flexibility with program and process changes. Hyundai/Kia/Genesis is willing to make late changes to satisfy customer needs.
• Expert skills in MS Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Proficient time management, organization, and presentation skills
• Proficient self-management skills

Nice To Haves

• MBA or Master’s Degree Preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop project work plans and budget in support of the Structures Engineering Design Team (SED) vision.
• Develop goals and objectives for all direct reports.
• Assign tasks and projects to support the related team’s work plan.
• Be a subject matter expert in relation to Automotive Body Structures design (Ex. Roof, Side Aperture, Cowl, FEM, Bumper Beam, Fender, etc), development, and testing.
• Ensure Vehicle Development process is followed from concept to post-production, satisfying all internal & external customer requirements.
• Conduct competitive benchmarking, detailed engineering cost/weight analysis, performing drawing release, executing engineering orders, meeting safety/regulatory targets, etc.
• Manage and direct Engineers in daily activities for work projects relating to team activities in support of our three brands: Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis
• Lead new technology development: Develop technical road maps and strategies with the goal of implementation to the production vehicle
• Support Plant and life cycle activities: quality improvement, continuous vehicle improvement, cost and mass reductions
• Review progress to work plan and quality of work.
• Provide technical direction and guidance.
• Accurately maintain and update project status reports and review with upper management routinely
• Support the creation of bi-weekly team reports summarizing the activities of the past week and detailing the planned activities of the upcoming week
• Create and present technical reports for presentations to Management, affiliates and others
• Interface and co-work with other teams within VE, HATCI and its affiliates – Project Management, Product Planning, Materials Development, Safety Integration, Regulation & Certification, Sales and Marketing, Manufacturing – provide support as required with testing, development, vehicle clinics, etc.
• Ensure administrative functions such as timecards, vacation requests, travel requests, etc., are followed on a timely basis
• Perform additional projects as required/assigned
• Travel up to 20% of time 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
• A global environment that fosters diversity
• Competitive salaries
• Retirement savings and planning benefits
• Access to health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts

What This Job Offers

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