Powertrain Resident Engineer, Senior Engineer

Hyundai Motor Company • Montgomery, AL

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is seeking a Senior Engineer for the Production Vehicle Optimization (PVO) Team. The PVO Team is a part of the Vehicle Engineering Department, which focuses on optimizing North American produced vehicles for Initial Quality, Warranty Claim (Durability) and Cost Efficiency by Engineering Design.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field of study
• 8+ years of experience in Engineering Design for responsible functional area
• Strong knowledge of automotive industry engineering design and related manufacturing methods
• Strong knowledge of functional area components and related parts
• Strong knowledge of communication networks and DAQ tools (e.g., ETAS INCA, Intrepid VehicleSpy, Vector CAN and Ethernet Suites) to evaluate and develop improvement recommendations.
• Knowledge of vehicle safety standards and testing methods/requirements
• Strong Project Management skills
• Strong Data Analysis skills
• Proficient skills in MS Office – Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Strong time management and organization skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Experience working in culturally diverse team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate integrity and ethical behavior.

Responsibilities

• Apply Functional Area expertise to continuously develop (Sample → Mass Production Application) improvement concepts for Genesis, Hyundai, and KIA vehicles.
• Collaborate with HMMA, KaGA, HMGMA, KMX, Suppliers, HMG R&D and other HATCI teams by serving as an onsite technical design liaison for North American production vehicles.
• Confirm design for manufacturability, focus on warranty claim prevention and overall design for quality customer products utilizing knowledge of Engine / Transmission Sub-Systems and Control Units.
• Utilize vehicle communication networks and DAQ tools (e.g., ETAS INCA, Intrepid VehicleSpy, Vector CAN and Ethernet Suites) to evaluate and develop improvement recommendations.
• Oversee component testing on design concepts to assess their feasibility and manufacturability for production implementation.
• Summarize investigation results and apply to current products where applicable to improve quality, reduce warranty claims and improve vehicle J.D. Power IQS results.
• Provide technical design support for current production and new vehicle launch builds as assigned.
• Generate issue lists, propose countermeasures, validate improvement recommendations, and issue engineering changes as required.
• Review 2D drawings and 3D data from suppliers to ensure that components meet design specifications, make recommendations for changes and obtain appropriate management approvals.
• Benchmark competitor best in class vehicles to better understand design methodologies and customer preferences.
• Develop strong supplier contact base within commodity area of responsibility.
• Understand component manufacturing processes and capabilities that influence design improvement direction.
• Manage suppliers as part of design improvement process by leading cross functionally: Share design information, lead testing, review output and enforce timelines.
• Respond to special requests from HMG R&D: Investigations, reports on plant or supplier quality trends, Task Force Team participation, new concept evaluation, part testing and other topics as requested.
• Develop and present technical reports as assigned.
• Prepare detailed project plans, develop supporting budget, and prepare reports for management as required.
• Travel up to 25% 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: Senior