Powertrain Resident Engineer, Senior Engineer

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI); Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-premium health

Disability & life insurance

Generous PTO

Global diverse environment

Competitive salaries

Retirement benefits

HSA/FSA options

Job summary

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) seeks a Senior Engineer for the Production Vehicle Optimization (PVO) Team within the Vehicle Engineering Department.

The role focuses on optimizing North American produced vehicles for Initial Quality, Warranty Claim (Durability) and Cost Efficiency by Engineering Design. The position requires 8+ years in engineering design, a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, and strong collaboration skills to coordinate with HMMA and other partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in Engineering Design.
• Experience with automotive engineering design and manufacturing methods.

Responsibilities

• Apply area expertise to develop production improvement concepts for Genesis, Hyundai, and KIA vehicles.
• Collaborate with North American partners and internal teams as onsite design liaison for NA production vehicles.
• Confirm manufacturability, focus on warranty claim prevention and overall design for quality.
• Utilize vehicle communication networks and DAQ tools to evaluate and develop improvement recommendations.
• Oversee component testing on design concepts to assess feasibility for production.
• Summarize investigation results and apply to current products to improve quality and JD Power IQS results.
• Provide technical design support for current production and new vehicle launches.
• Generate issue lists, propose countermeasures, validate improvements, and issue engineering changes.
• Review 2D drawings and 3D data from suppliers to ensure design specs meet requirements.
• Benchmark competitor best-in-class vehicles to inform design methodologies and customer preferences.
• Develop strong supplier contacts within responsibility area and manage cross-functional teams.
• Understand component manufacturing processes and capabilities that influence design improvements.
• Travel up to 25% domestically and internationally.

Skills

Automotive design

Project management

Data analysis

MS Office

Communication skills

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Testing & validation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ETAS INCA

Intrepid VehicleSpy

Vector CAN

Ethernet Suites

Job description

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is seeking a Senior Engineer for the Production Vehicle Optimization (PVO) Team. The PVO Team is a part of the Vehicle Engineering Department, which focuses on optimizing North American produced vehicles for Initial Quality, Warranty Claim (Durability) and Cost Efficiency by Engineering Design.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Apply Functional Area expertise to continuously develop (Sample → Mass Production Application) improvement concepts for Genesis, Hyundai, and KIA vehicles.
• Collaborate with HMMA, KaGA, HMGMA, KMX, Suppliers, HMG R&D and other HATCI teams by serving as an onsite technical design liaison for North American production vehicles.
• Confirm design for manufacturability, focus on warranty claim prevention and overall design for quality customer products utilizing knowledge of Engine / Transmission Sub-Systems and Control Units
• Utilize vehicle communication networks and DAQ tools (e.g., ETAS INCA, Intrepid VehicleSpy, Vector CAN and Ethernet Suites) to evaluate and develop improvement recommendations.
• Oversee component testing on design concepts to assess their feasibility and manufacturability for production implementation.
• Summarize investigation results and apply to current products where applicable to improve quality, reduce warranty claims and improve vehicle J.D. Power IQS results.
• Provide technical design support for current production and new vehicle launch builds as assigned.
• Generate issue lists, propose countermeasures, validate improvement recommendations, and issue engineering changes as required.
• Review 2D drawings and 3D data from suppliers to ensure that components meet design specifications, make recommendations for changes and obtain appropriate management approvals.
• Benchmark competitor best in class vehicles to better understand design methodologies and customer preferences.
• Develop strong supplier contact base within commodity area of responsibility.
• Understand component manufacturing processes and capabilities that influence design improvement direction.
• Manage suppliers as part of design improvement process by leading cross functionally: Share design information, lead testing, review output and enforce timelines.
• Respond to special requests from HMG R&D: Investigations, reports on plant or supplier quality trends, Task Force Team participation, new concept evaluation, part testing and other topics as requested.
• Develop and present technical reports as assigned.
• Prepare detailed project plans, develop supporting budget, and prepare reports for management as required.
• Travel up to 25% of time domestically and internationally.

You Will Do

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

• Educational Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field of study
• Related Industry Experience Requirements:
  • 8+ years of experience in Engineering Design for responsible functional area
• Required Skills and Knowledge:
  • Strong knowledge of automotive industry engineering design and related manufacturing methods
  • Strong knowledge of functional area components and related parts
  • Strong knowledge of communication networks and DAQ tools (e.g., ETAS INCA, Intrepid VehicleSpy, Vector CAN and Ethernet Suites) to evaluate and develop improvement recommendations.
  • Knowledge of vehicle safety standards and testing methods/requirements
  • Strong Project Management skills
  • Strong Data Analysis skills
  • Proficient skills in MS Office – Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
  • Strong time management and organization skills
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
• Additional Requirements:
  • Experience working in culturally diverse team environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate integrity and ethical behavior.

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
• Access to health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts

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.