Senior Automotive Structures Design Lead

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI); Superior (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-premium Medical/Dental/Vision

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Benefits

HSA & FSA

Job summary

Hyundai America Technical center, Inc. (HATCI) seeks an Engineering Design Manager/Part Leader to guide the Structures Design Team in strategy, vision, and execution for body structures and testing.

The role spans Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis vehicles, driving project plans, budget, and team performance from concept through post-production. The ideal candidate brings 8–12 years in automotive design, strong CATIA/CAE skills, and a proven track record in multi-functional leadership, with MBA

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering required.
• MBA or Master’s Degree preferred.
• 8-12 years in automotive vehicle design and development with increasing levels of project and team management.
• 3+ years managing a multi-functional engineering department.
• Expert in Vehicle Design and solving development and quality issues (Warranty, IQS, Plant Issues, Field Issues, Root Cause Analysis).
• Significant experience and expertise in automotive areas of Structure, Closures, CAE.
• Experience supporting suppliers and assembly plants during significant program events.

Responsibilities

• Develop project work plans and budget in support of the Structures Engineering Design Team (SED) vision.
• Be a subject matter expert in relation to automotive body structures design, development, and testing.
• Ensure Vehicle Development process is followed from concept to post-production and meet customer requirements.
• Manage and direct Engineers in daily activities for work projects across Hyundai, Kia, Genesis brands.
• Lead new technology development and create technical road maps for production implementation.
• Support plant and lifecycle activities including quality improvements and cost/mass reductions.
• Review progress to work plans and provide technical direction; maintain status reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Time management

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

MBA or Master’s Degree Preferred

Tools

CATIA

CAE

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Hyundai America Technical center, Inc. (HATCI) seeks an Engineering Design Manager/Part Leader to guide the Structures Design Team in strategy, vision, and execution for body structures and testing.

The role spans Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis vehicles, driving project plans, budget, and team performance from concept through post-production. The ideal candidate brings 8–12 years in automotive design, strong CATIA/CAE skills, and a proven track record in multi-functional leadership, with MBA