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Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) · 11 hours ago

Chassis Engineering Team II Manager

Superior, MI

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is seeking an Engineering Design Manager for their Chassis Team 2. The successful candidate will lead the design and development of automotive chassis systems, ensuring they meet customer requirements while adhering to safety standards.

Automotive

No H1B

Responsibilities

Manage, train, evaluate, discipline and support recommendations for hire, pay changes, promotions or terminations

Assign or distribute work to co-workers

Instruct, train in methods or procedures

Respond to complaints or grievances

Write and execute performance and competency evaluations

Create, communicate, and execute the Chassis Engineering Design Team - vision laid out by Sr. Manager in support of VE, HATCI and Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) visions, goals, and business objectives

Successfully meet all KPI’s including: Program Timing, Cost & Quality Improvement, Intellectual Property, Budget, Personnel Development, Corporate Culture, etc

Develop goals and objectives for all direct reports

Lead tasks and projects to support the related team’s work plan, ensuring all goals and budget spending are met for Chassis Engineering Design R&D budget

Support annual team work plan and budget in support of the HATCI Vehicle Engineering (VE) vision

Lead tasks and projects to support the related team’s work plan

Manage and direct Engineers in daily activities for work projects relating to team activities in support of our three brands: Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis

Ensure administrative are followed on a timely basis

Be a subject matter expert in relation to Automotive Chassis Engineering for Vehicle Braking Systems, Vehicle Cooling Systems, Vehicle Steering Systems and Testing for Chassis designs especially for our focused efforts with Electrified Vehicles, SUV’s, Light Duty Trucks and Off-road vehicles

Ensure the Vehicle Development process is followed from concept to postproduction, satisfying all customer requirements along the way

Conduct competitive benchmarking, detailed engineering cost/weight analysis, performing drawing release, executing engineering orders, meeting safety/regulatory targets, etc

Lead releasing responsibilities of all drawings released by the Chassis Team 2 Engineers by Checker Approval status in Hyundai EO (Engineering Order) system

Support Manufacturing Plant and life cycle activities of 5 plants (located in Georgia, Alabama, Mexico, and Brazil) including: product launch metrics, continuous vehicle improvement, cost and mass reductions

Advocate for the internal and external customers

Support collaboration with regional affiliates: Sales and Marketing, Manufacturing, Quality, as well as corporate headquarters in Korea

Actively engaging with all levels, from Engineers, to Managers, to Presidents and C-Suite, building effective relationships with all

Interface and co-work with other teams within VE, HATCI and its affiliates – Project Management, Product Planning, Materials Development, Safety Integration, Regulation & Certification, Sales and Marketing, Manufacturing - provide support as required with testing, development, vehicle clinics, etc

Support new technology assessment and development: Support development of technical road maps and strategies with the goal of implementation to the production vehicle; Liaise with multiple testing and development labs; Provide support to new technology research and adoption projects

Support development of R&D budget, ensuring optimal utilization of resources

Monitor and be first line approver for expenses, identify savings opportunities, and support project/strategic investment decisions to support all R&D activities

Travel up to 20% of time domestically and internationally

Qualification

Chassis DesignBrake SystemsCooling SystemsSteering SystemsElectric Vehicle SystemsCAE ToolsVehicle DynamicsCAD SoftwareProfessional Engineer LicenseBudget ManagementTeam ManagementCollaboration SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field

10+ years of professional experience in chassis design, with a focus in Brake Systems, Cooling Systems and Steering Systems

Preferred

Experience specifically with pickup Trucks, SUVs, and off-road vehicles is highly preferred

Proven increasing levels of project and Team management, 2+ years managing an Engineering Department or Section is a plus

Experience working on electric or hybrid vehicle Chassis systems

Prior experience with pick-up trucks, SUVs or off-road vehicles and knowledge of their specific Brakes / Driveline / Mounts / durability / set up / articulation etc is a plus

Proficiency in CAE tools (e.g. ANSYS, Nastran, MATLAB/Simulink) for advanced Chassis modeling, dynamic simulations, or optimization is a plus

In-depth understanding of vehicle ride & handling, off-road performance, and NVH considerations specific to heavy-duty trucks and SUVs

Knowledge of solid axle and independent suspension systems in off-road conditions

Familiarity with CAD software (e.g. CATIA V6) and PDM (ENOVIA V6) or Windchill PLM systems

Professional Engineer (PE) license or Six Sigma certification, if applicable, are advantageous