Specialist of New Model Launch Engineer

Hyundai Motor Company; Alabama; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer is seeking a Technical Specialist to oversee the installation of new tooling in a production environment. The candidate will serve as the technical expert during vehicle launches, coordinating project activities and resolving quality issues. A Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of automotive engineering experience are preferred. The position may require occasional travel and flexibility in working hours, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in design or launch/sustaining engineering in automotive preferred.
• 0 – 10 years job related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical expert during new vehicle/tooling launches.
• Conduct feasibility studies and confirm new manufacturing processes.
• Coordinate launch schedules and report to senior management.
• Resolve safety, process, and quality issues on new model launches.

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Proficiency in CAD modeling

GD and T

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

CATIA V5/V6

Job description

Technical Specialist for installing new tooling for assigned area in an automotive manufacturing environment. Job requirements include the coordination of new model and tooling launches as well as improvement of current production processes.

Essential Functions:

• Serve as technical expert of assigned area during new vehicle and/or tooling launches.
• Conduct feasibility studies and detailed confirmations of new manufacturing processes.
• Coordinate and lead project activities, including design, supplier selection, and implementation phases.
• Coordinate launch schedules and report progress and issues to senior management.
• Support the launch of the new vehicle during initial production stage.
• Continually review technical developments in area of responsibility and propose new technology projects as appropriate.
• FMEA development and implementation.
• Resolve safety, process and quality issues on new model launches.
• Administer, coordinate, and comply with all Business Management System (BMS), Environmental Management System (EMS), and Safety Management System (SMS) requirements.
• Meet all other requirements as assigned.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred

Related Experience:

• 0 – 10 years job related experience preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a design or launch/sustaining engineer, preferably in automotive (high volume)
• Preferred experience with various manufacturing processes such as metal stamping, welding/brazing, and hemming

Skills / Knowledge:

• MS Word
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• Proficiency in CAD modeling. CATIA V5/V6 experience a plus but not mandatory.
• GD and T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing – Dimensional Control)

Additional Information:

Position may require occasional travel (domestic or foreign). Flexibility in working hours to include weekends, holidays, and off shift. Position may require on-call duty or overtime due to overall responsibility.