Vehicle Safety Compliance Engineer

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc.; Superior Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero premium medical coverage for you

Employer-paid disability & life

Generous paid time off

Global environment and diversity

Competitive salaries

Retirement planning

Health savings accounts

Job summary

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) in Superior Township, MI is seeking a Vehicle Safety Compliance Engineer to support federal, state, and local safety regulations for Hyundai and Kia vehicles.

You will review FMVSS standards, participate in regulatory tests, and coordinate with agencies such as NHTSA; travel up to 20% and collaborate with engineering, legal, and product teams to ensure timely compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or other analytical/technical field.
• Pre-law, law, or public policy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review vehicle regulations and test procedures (FMVSS, state, and territories) for product applicability and draft clear conclusion documents.
• Represent the company during safety compliance or consumer information tests; investigate issues and propose solutions.
• Perform visual compliance audits on new products.
• Support vehicle homologation and self-certification efforts.
• Execute trend analysis and benchmarking.
• Prepare reports and responses to inquiries in a timely manner.
• Engage in cross-functional activities to support compliance efforts.
• Perform administrative functions such as purchasing and travel requests.
• Contribute to other activities related to motor vehicle safety regulations and technologies.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Data analysis

Communication skills

Networking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Pre-law / public policy preferred

Job description

Vehicle Safety Compliance Engineer

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI)'s Regulation & Certification Department is currently seeking a Vehicle Safety Regulatory Engineer for the Safety Certification & Regulation Team at our Superior Township, MI facility just east of Ann Arbor.

HATCI's Regulation & Certification Department helps support Hyundai and Kia vehicles to meet changing safety, environmental, and emissions standards at the federal, state, and local levels. Regulatory professionals research and analyze future regulatory trends to recommend internal action, guide the direction of company research, help to develop policy for public positions, and communicate with agencies such as National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), and Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

What you will do

• Review vehicle regulations and test procedures (FMVSS, state, & territories) from governmental entities (NHTSA, OVSC, NCAP, etc.) for product applicability and draft conclusion documents in clear and easily understandable language.
• Represent the company during various safety compliance or consumer information tests; investigate potential compliance issues and propose solutions.
• Perform visual compliance audits on new products.
• Support vehicle homologation and self-certification efforts.
• Execute trend analysis and benchmarking.
• Prepare reports and responses to inquiries in a timely manner.
• Engage in cross-functional activities to support compliance efforts.
• Perform administrative functions such as purchasing requests, travel requests, etc.
• Perform additional functions related to motor vehicle safety regulations and technologies as assigned.
• Other related activities as required.

What you will bring to the role

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or other analytical/technical fields
• Pre-law, law, or public policy preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

• 0-4 years related experience
• Experience with regulations and regulatory processes pertaining to motor vehicle safety at an automotive OEM, supplier, or government agency such as NHTSA
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Strong analytical skills
• Eagerness and capacity to learn
• Professional networking
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality, high integrity, and ethical behavior
• Exceptional organization and time management skills

Physical Demands, Work Environment, Travel Expectations:

Employee will have core compliance responsibilities but must be agile to support a dynamic landscape, both internally and externally. Domestic and international travel is associated with the position, not to exceed 20%.

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.