Senior R&H Engineer

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI); Irvine (CA); Vor Ort; USD 115.000 - 155.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Zero-dollar Employee Premiums on Med/D

100% Employer-paid Disability and Life

Generous Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Zusammenfassung

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) seeks a Senior Engineer for the Ride and Handling (R&H) team in Irvine, CA. You will evaluate Hyundai, Kia, Genesis vehicles, lead objective/subjective tests, and drive root-cause analyses while coordinating tests and supplier activities.

You will mentor engineers, interface with global teams, and plan tire testing across development programs, with up to 30% travel.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 7+ years’ experience with EPS, damping, spring tuning, and tire development.
• Strong fundamentals of vehicle dynamics.
• Experience in data acquisition and analysis systems.
• Familiarity with MATLAB.
• Experience leading vehicle evaluations.
• Ability to work on R&H testing and benchmarking tasks.

Aufgaben

• Evaluate performance of Hyundai, Kia, Genesis vehicles for R&H and customer attributes.
• Lead vehicle evaluations and investigate root causes with countermeasures.
• Develop and execute test plans; coordinate test vehicles and suppliers.
• Ensure projects are completed on schedule with effective reporting.
• Benchmark competitive vehicles for trends and technology.
• Interface with counterparts in Korea; support NA plants with technical input.
• Plan tire testing and manage inventory between Irvine and CA City locations.
• Create and present technical reports for management review.
• Mentor junior engineers and facilitate on-the-job learning.
• Travel up to 30% domestically and internationally.

Kenntnisse

Electric power steering

Damper tuning

Spring/bar tuning

Tire development

Vehicle dynamics

Data acquisition

MATLAB

Vehicle evaluations

Testing & benchmarking

Root cause analysis

Microsoft Office

Time management

Leadership

Driver's license

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Word

Jobbeschreibung

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is seeking a highly motivated and proactive Sr. Engineer for the Ride and Handling (R&H) Team!

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Evaluate the performance of Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis prototype and production vehicles for R&H and other customer-related attributes
• Lead subjective and objective vehicle evaluations, identify potential customer complaint issues, investigate problem root causes, and propose countermeasures
• Develop and execute test plans, coordinate test vehicles, and manage supplier activities
• Ensure that all projects are completed efficiently and on schedule through effective project management and reporting
• Benchmark competitive vehicles for trends and technology
• Interface regularly with counterparts in Korea
• Organize resources in support of engineers from our global offices in their suspension development
• Keep an inventory of tires between our Irvine and California City, CA, locations
• Plan tire testing throughout the development of each vehicle
• Analyze customer feedback survey results (i.e., IQS, consumer reports, and internal clinics)
• Interface regularly with Hyundai and Kia affiliates in North America
• Provide the North American manufacturing plants for Hyundai and Kia with technical support
• Support development activities at our Proving Ground in California City, CA
• Create and present technical reports as assigned for management to review
• Mentor junior engineers on best practices and facilitate on-the-job learning
• Work in a team environment, as well as independently
• Travel up to 30%, both domestically and internationally

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field of study
• 7+ years of experience with electric power steering, damper and spring/bar tuning, and tire development
• Well-versed in the fundamentals of vehicle dynamics
• Knowledge of data acquisition and analysis systems
• Familiarity with MATLAB
• Experience performing and leading vehicle evaluations
• Familiarity with performing testing, validation, research, and benchmarking activities/tasks concerning R&H-related systems
• Root cause analysis skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft programs, such as Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word
• Flexibility with program and process changes, as Hyundai/Kia/Genesis is willing to make late changes to satisfy customer needs
• Excellent time management, self-management, and organization skills
• Strong written, oral, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• Ability to explain technical topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• 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
• Range of Position: $115,000 ~ $155,000/Year
• 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.