Chassis Engineering Manager II
Hyundai Motor America
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Superior Township • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United States
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About the role
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Requirements
- 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.
- 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.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or Six Sigma certification, if applicable, are advantageous.
Benefits
- 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.
- Flexible work hours, and hybrid work schedule options.
- Access to health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
chassis designbrake systemscooling systemssteering systemselectric vehicle systemshybrid vehicle systemsvehicle ride & handlingNVH considerationssolid axle systemsindependent suspension systems
Soft skills
project managementteam managementcommunicationcollaborationrelationship buildinggoal settingbudget managementproblem solvingadvocacyleadership
Certifications
Professional Engineer (PE) licenseSix Sigma certification