Senior Safety Compliance Engineer

Hyundai Motor Company • Ypsilanti Charter Township, MI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Senior Safety Compliance EngineerHyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI)’s Regulation & Certification Department is currently seeking a Vehicle Safety Regulatory Engineer for the Safety Certification & Regulation Team at our Superior Township, MI facility just east of Ann Arbor.
HATCI’s Regulation & Certification Department helps support Hyundai and Kia vehicles to meet changing safety, environmental, and emissions standards at the federal, state, and local levels. Regulatory professionals research & analyze future regulatory trends to recommend internal action; guide the direction of company research; help to develop policy for public positions; and communicate with agencies such as National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), and Federal Communications Commission (FCC).WHAT YOU WILL DO
Review vehicle regulations and test procedures (FMVSS, state, & territories) from governmental entities (NHTSA, OVSC, NCAP, etc.) for product applicability and draft conclusion documents in clear and easily understandable language.
Represent the company during various safety compliance or consumer information tests; investigate any potential compliance issues and propose solutions.
Perform visual compliance audits on new products.
Support vehicle homologation and self-certification efforts.
Prepare reports and responses to inquiries in a timely manner
Engage in cross-functional activities to support compliance efforts
Perform administrative functions such as purchasing requests, travel requests, etc
Perform additional functions related to motor vehicle safety regulations and technologies as assigned
Other activities as required
HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT
Experience with regulations and regulatory processes pertaining to motor vehicle safety at an automotive OEM, supplier, or government agency such as NHTSA is an asset but not necessary
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
Strong analytical skills
Eagerness and capacity to learn
Professional networking
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality, high integrity, and ethical behavior
Exceptional organization and time management skills
Proficiency in MS Office
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE
Bachelor’s degree in:

Engineering or other analytical/technical fields
Pre-law, law, or public policy

5+ years of experience
Employee will have core compliance responsibilities but must be agile to support a dynamic landscape, both internally and externally. Domestic and international travel is associated with the position, not to exceed 20%.
Candidates applying for positions with Hyundai KIA must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is an Equal Opportunity Employer included Disabled and Veteran. VEVRAA Federal contractor.
WHAT HYUNDAI CAN OFFER YOU
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
Flexible work hours, and hybrid work schedule options
Access to health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts
STILL INTERESTED? WHY NOT APPLY?

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in: Engineering or other analytical/technical fields Pre-law, law, or public policy
• 5+ years of experience
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Strong analytical skills
• Eagerness and capacity to learn
• Professional networking
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality, high integrity, and ethical behavior
• Exceptional organization and time management skills
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Candidates applying for positions with Hyundai KIA must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with regulations and regulatory processes pertaining to motor vehicle safety at an automotive OEM, supplier, or government agency such as NHTSA is an asset but not necessary

Responsibilities

• Review vehicle regulations and test procedures (FMVSS, state, & territories) from governmental entities (NHTSA, OVSC, NCAP, etc.) for product applicability and draft conclusion documents in clear and easily understandable language.
• Represent the company during various safety compliance or consumer information tests; investigate any potential compliance issues and propose solutions.
• Perform visual compliance audits on new products.
• Support vehicle homologation and self-certification efforts.
• Prepare reports and responses to inquiries in a timely manner
• Engage in cross-functional activities to support compliance efforts
• Perform administrative functions such as purchasing requests, travel requests, etc
• Perform additional functions related to motor vehicle safety regulations and technologies as assigned
• Other activities as required

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
• Flexible work hours, and hybrid work schedule options
• Access to health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts

What This Job Offers

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