Powertrain Parts Development Lead – Sourcing & Launch

Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA); Ellabell (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Vision / Dental insurance

15 paid holidays

401k plan

Job summary

Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America seeks a Parts Development Powertrain Assistant Manager to lead supplier selection, cost management, and launch readiness across powertrain commodities. You will collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Production to secure a robust supplier base and drive value.

The role requires strong experience in purchasing, NPAP/PPAP processes, and a track record of delivering cost-effective, high-quality parts on schedule. Domestic/international travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Management, Supply Chain, Finance or Accounting or related field
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites, especially Excel and PowerPoint, required
• Minimum 5 years of related job experience in automotive purchasing, APQP, PPAP, or supplier development

Responsibilities

• Understand program sourcing and key milestone in launch
• Identify potential suppliers, analyze capabilities, determine price, and select suppliers with Engineering teams
• Prepare RFIs/RFPs/RFQs for multi-year production volumes
• Prepare bid packages, conduct bidder conferences, evaluate proposals, negotiate and administer contracts
• Negotiate long-term agreements and maintain best-in-class pricing
• Lead cost reduction activities
• Develop commodities with suppliers meeting specs and timing
• Guide suppliers through HMG's cradle-to-grave process
• Ensure target quality at milestones and implement improvement plans
• Drive flawless launches at supplier sites with ISIR/PPAP
• Hold effective supplier meetings for issue closure and relationship development
• Negotiate pricing and tooling costs to achieve target vehicle cost
• Develop purchasing strategies with Engineering, Quality, Production, and other teams
• Monitor supply disruptions and collaborate with Engineering/Quality/Production
• Maintain supply base information database
• Hire, develop, train, and manage Buyers
• Meet all other requirements as assigned

Skills

Supplier development

Program management

Cost reduction

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Purchasing

Project management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Business/Supply Chain/Finance or Accounting

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America seeks a Parts Development Powertrain Assistant Manager to lead supplier selection, cost management, and launch readiness across powertrain commodities. You will collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Production to secure a robust supplier base and drive value.

The role requires strong experience in purchasing, NPAP/PPAP processes, and a track record of delivering cost-effective, high-quality parts on schedule. Domestic/international travel is expected.