Powertrain Resident Engineer, Senior Engineer

Hyundai Motor Company; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero dollar employee premiums on Medical, Dental, and Vision

100% employer-paid disability and life insurance

Generous paid time off including vacation and holidays

Retirement savings and planning benefits

Job summary

Hyundai Motor Company is looking for a Senior Engineer to join the Montgomery, Alabama location. This role involves optimizing North American produced vehicles with a focus on quality, warranty, and cost efficiency.

The ideal candidate should have over 8 years of engineering design experience, a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, and strong knowledge of the automotive industry.

Additional skills include project management and data analysis, as well as proficiency with DAQ tools. Hyundai offers attractive employee benefits including zero premiums for medical coverage.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Engineering Design for responsible functional area.
• Experience working in culturally diverse team environments.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate integrity.

Responsibilities

• Apply expertise to improve concepts for Hyundai, Genesis, and KIA vehicles.
• Collaborate with various teams as an onsite technical design liaison.
• Confirm manufacturability and focus on warranty claim prevention.
• Utilize DAQ tools for developing improvement recommendations.
• Oversee component testing and summarize investigation results.
• Manage suppliers in the design improvement process.
• Generate reports and present technical findings.
• Prepare detailed project plans and manage timelines.

Skills

Automotive industry engineering design knowledge

Manufacturing methods knowledge

Project Management skills

Data Analysis skills

MS Office proficiency

Communication networks knowledge

Time management skills

Oral and written communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

ETAS INCA

Intrepid VehicleSpy

Vector CAN and 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.

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
• 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. VEVRAAFederal contractor.