Durability Evaluation Engineer

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc.; Maidenhead; On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive industry seeks a Durability Evaluation Engineer to oversee vehicle durability testing and support product quality. The role involves extensive data analysis, inspections, and collaboration with global teams to enhance customer satisfaction and product reliability.

Benefits

Culturally diverse team environment

Travel opportunities

Qualifications

• Two years' experience in vehicle testing and development preferred.
• Proficient in issue investigation and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Research and oversee full-vehicle durability testing.
• Monitor degradation of vehicle performance and handling.
• Coordinate inspections of used vehicles and collect data.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Microsoft Office

Job description

JOB TITLE

Durability Evaluation Engineer

WHAT YOU WILL DO

1. Research, develop, and oversee full-vehicle durability testing at an automotive proving ground.
2. The Durability Department is responsible for in-market durability and corrosion tests of all Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis models sold in the North American market, using internally-developed objective and subjective test modes aligned to the North American environment and customer expectations.
3. Durability test activities support corporate goals of maintaining safety, improving customer satisfaction, reducing warranty costs, and enhancing the public image of HMG products in the group's largest sales market.

HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT

1. Perform daily follow-up of vehicle incidents reported by test drivers and technicians. Make judgments regarding the level of follow-up required. Elevate important incident reports to issue status. Report, investigate, and follow-up issues to resolution. Communicate with global stakeholders and work together to establish effective countermeasures. Follow-up on countermeasure effectiveness.
2. Complete static and dynamic vehicle inspections periodically. Monitor degradation of vehicle performance, handling, NVH, etc. Quantify degradation using subjective scales or objective measurements where appropriate. Develop and refine inspection processes and metrics.
3. Coordinate and participate in inspections of used vehicles on-site and in the field. Collect and report data representing real-world customer conditions. Use survey data to inform the development of accelerated, proving ground test modes.
4. Monitor and track field durability issues from various data sources including warranty claims, port claims, FSE reports, customer surveys, automotive press, and social media.
5. Install and configure data acquisition equipment. Work with a wide range of data inputs including vehicle CAN bus, thermocouples, strain gauges, accelerometers, and more. Retrieve data, analyze, and provide high-level commentary on results.
6. Support third-party data collection requests for test mode development, CAE model correlation, research, market understanding, and setting design requirements.
7. Develop and write procedures to organize tasks and responsibilities for engineering, technician, or test driver staff. Communicate procedures clearly and professionally.
8. Complete administrative tasks such as purchasing requests, vacation requests, business travel plans, etc. Plan and oversee project work such as purchasing fixed assets or repairing facilities/equipment.

Serve as the voice of the North American customer by providing local experience and perspective on environment, usage, and expectations.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

1. Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Industrial, or Systems Engineering.
2. Two years' experience in vehicle testing and development preferred.
3. Two years' experience in an automotive proving ground environment preferred.
4. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
5. Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word.
6. Proficiency with data analysis tools such as MATLAB, R, Python, etc.
7. Proficient in automotive data acquisition tools and sensors.
8. Proficient in issue investigation and root cause analysis.
9. Proficient project management skills.
10. Proficient time management and organization skills.

WHAT HYUNDAI CAN OFFER YOU

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 hire. Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled and Veteran. VEVRAA Federal contractor.

Compensation: $80,000 - $95,000

OTHER DETAILS

• Able to work in a culturally diverse team environment.
• Travel up to 20% domestically or internationally for testing or evaluation.
• Work indoors and outdoors in harsh weather conditions (Winter -40F, Summer +120F, up to 14,000 ft altitude).
• Shop environment: Exposure to fuel, gases, emissions, exhaust fumes; hazards; bending, stooping; lifting up to 75 lbs; use of PPE required.
• May require bending, stooping, lifting, and vehicle operation for long distances.
• This is not a hybrid or remote role; full hands-on activity required.