Senior Group Manager, Body & Chassis Systems Quality & Service Engineering

Hyundai Motor Company • Fountain Valley, CA

22d • $149,800 - $214,000 • Onsite

About The Position

At Hyundai, we’ve rethought our business and created cars that combine performance, quality, design and innovation into a complete package. It’s time you rethink what you expect from an employer. At Hyundai, we understand you're not just building a career – you're building a life. We believe in our people and realize that our success is a direct result of our commitment in offering you great opportunities for your career. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for a chance to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today.

Requirements

• Must be a high school graduate.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Ten plus years of experience of which at least eight years of directly related experience in OEM service.
• Three to five years of technical supervisory experience required.
• Thorough automotive technical knowledge required.
• Strong data management/general and statistical analysis/reporting.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access MS Office.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical/problem solving ability.
• Working knowledge of GD&T, dimensional management/tolerance stacks.
• Individual must be well organized yet flexible to accomplish objectives that are often subject to change.
• Must be able to work independently with a minimum of supervision and direction.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the activities of the Body & Chassis Systems engineering groups (Includes New Model and Current Model Quality Assurance Responsibility).
• Primary responsibility of department is to lead Body & Chassis System engineering group’s activities.
• Ensure that Hyundai and Genesis brands continue their respective segments leadership in vehicle quality as measured by Syndicated/Internal Customer Surveys, Media/Dealer Reviews and Warranty Performance.
• Responsibilities include cross functional coordination with HMC units including R&D, Quality, North America Quality Center (NAQC) and Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI). Also involves coordination within the Customer Satisfaction teams and other HMA groups such as Sales, D&I, Product Planning, Parts, etc.
• Activities include identifying and investigating field technical conditions and reporting to the appropriate organizations in the US and/or Korea to support countermeasure development and lead the in-market countermeasure implementation.
• Responsible for leading, prioritizing and integrate all activities of the group’s System Engineers in charge of reviewing and validating repair procedures/special tools, product complaints, recovery and analysis of warranty parts, analysis of Field Data (survey, Techline, FSE, other), reporting of any existing systematic product problems and the development of countermeasures for (a) field repairs and (b) production in coordination with HMC.
• Manage the timely distribution of all related Technical Service Bulletins, Campaigns and Recalls.
• Support the Model Line Engineering group in specialized vehicle preparation for HMA Public Relations media events for new car introductions, as well as other Public Relations and Marketing events.
• This role requires technical evaluation of Hyundai & Genesis (preproduction and production) and competitive vehicles for extended periods.
• Manage a staff; effectively coach, counsel, and develop staff. Utilize the diverse talents of the staff by efficiently managing staff’s time, materials and budget while focusing on the goals and vision of the company.
• Lead the development of all associated staff for the purpose of improved technical and problem-solving capability, career development and work group morale.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Supervise staff in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Responsible to meet department productivity and quality goals.
• Establish employee goals and conduct employee performance reviews.
• Responsible for Group’s Budget and justification for both Hyundai and Genesis support.
• Coach and provide career development advice to staff.
• Assist staff to resolve complex or out of policy operation problems.
• Responsible for staff scheduling to include work assignments/rotations, employee training, employee vacations, employee breaks, and back-up for absent employees.
• Final approval for assigned cost centers budget expenditures.
• Final approval for personnel expense reports.
• Conduct interviews, hire new staff, and provide employee orientation.

Benefits

• Monthly Hyundai/Genesis vehicle lease allowance (including insurance and maintenance)
• Holiday Pay - the company shuts down with pay between Christmas and New Years.
• Vacation and sick time off
• Healthcare insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
• 401(K) company match
• Additional 401(K) Employer Enhanced Contribution program – eligible after 1 year of employment, in addition to the regular employer matching contribution
• Basic life insurance, short- and long-term disability
• Mental health, wellbeing, and employee assistance program
• Health advocate (coordinate care and services, assistance with claim and billing issues, understanding Hyundai benefits)

What This Job Offers

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