Interior Trim Engineer

Hyundai Motor Company; Superior Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-premium medical

Employer-paid disability & life

Generous PTO & holidays

Flexible work hours

Job summary

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) seeks an Interior Trim Engineer to join the Interior Engineering Design Department, supporting NA vehicle programs with pillar trim, carpet, door trim, headliners, and related components to optimize cost, mass, and quality.

You will lead cradle-to-grave development, collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers, and present technical status and risks to stakeholders. A bachelor's in engineering and 3+ years' experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering-related discipline.
• 3+ years of professional experience with interior trim design and release responsibilities.
• Familiarity with interior trim components (pillar trim, carpet, door trim, headliners).
• Experience with cradle-to-grave product development processes and best practices.
• Knowledge of US regulations applicable to automotive products.
• Proficiency with CAD software (CATIA V6, NX, SolidWorks).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and release interior trim components for NA programs.
• Lead engineering development from concept through mass production using cradle-to-grave practices.
• Develop innovative engineering solutions to improve cost, weight, performance, quality, and manufacturability.
• Generate and complete advanced development projects focused on part and system-level improvements for future NA vehicles.
• Assess current designs and perform competitor benchmarking to recommend improvements.
• Create, analyze, and present technical reports communicating project status, risks, and results.

Skills

Interior trim design

Cradle-to-grave development

Cross-functional collaboration

Project communication

Education

Bachelors in Engineering

Tools

CATIA V6

NX

SolidWorks

CATIA V5

Job description

Interior Trim Engineer

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is seeking an engineer to join the Interior Trim Team of the Interior Engineering Design Department

The Position:

The Interior Trim Engineer would support design, development, and release efforts concerning interior trim components, such as pillar trim, carpet, door trim, and headliners, for Hyundai's North American (NA) vehicle programs, while driving innovation in cost, mass, technology, performance, and quality

What You Will Do:

• Design, develop, and release interior trim components (e.g., pillar trim, carpet, door trim, headliners, etc.) for NA programs
• Lead engineering development from early concept through mass production using cradle-to-grave product development best practices
• Develop innovative engineering solutions to improve the cost, weight, performance, quality, and manufacturing of interior trim components
• Generate and complete advanced development projects focused on part and system-level improvements for future NA vehicles
• Assess current designs and perform competitor benchmarking to recommend engineering improvements
• Create, analyze, and present technical reports to communicate project status, risks, and results to internal and external stakeholders
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and global counterparts to ensure successful program execution
• Travel up to 15% of the time, both domestically and internationally

What You Will Bring to the Role:

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering-related discipline
• 3+ years of professional experience with interior trim design and release responsibilities
• Sound understanding of interior trim components (e.g., pillar trim, carpet, door trim, headliners, etc.)
• Experience in cradle-to-grave product development best practices and processes
• Knowledge of US regulations applicable to automotive products
• Familiarity with design, manufacturing, and assembly processes concerning interior trim components
• Proficiency with CAD software (e.g., CATIA V6, NX, Solidworks, etc.)
• CATIA V5 experience highly preferred, but not required
• Ability to explain technical topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Excellent time management, self-management, and organization skills
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal skills
• Valid Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record

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
• Competitive Salaries
• A Global Environment that Fosters Diversity
• Retirement Savings and Planning Benefits
• Access to Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Flexible Work Hours

Other Details:

• 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.
• HATCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled and Veteran. VEVRAA Federal contractor.