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    Interior/Exterior Trim Manager - West Point, United States - Hyundai America Technical Center

    Hyundai America Technical Center
    Hyundai America Technical Center West Point, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc (HATCI) is looking for an Interior/Exterior Trim Manager at our KaGA Plant in West Point, GA.

    Summary

    The Manager for Engineering Design Improvement is responsible for leading a specified Functional Area based team of Design Engineers in the execution of the team's annual business plan.

    The primary scope of the team's business plan is related to Current North America produced Genesis / Hyundai / KIA vehicle Mass Production Quality, Warranty Claim, JD Power IQS and Cost Reduction design improvement activities.

    The successful candidate will have a wide breadth of automotive experience with the ability to lead the design improvement activity for all North American production vehicles to meet or exceed our local customer requirements.

    The primary focus is life-cycle production while simultaneously developing new technologies (i.e. Cost Reduction, Quality Improvement, etc) and adhering to the highest safety standards.

    Additionally, skillsets related to experience overseeing engineering personnel at multiple locations, managing technical budgets and understanding OEM and Tier Supplier production methodologies are recommended.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities, including but not limited to:

    Vehicle Life Cycle Design Improvement:

    Function as a subject matter expert in relation to Automotive Design Improvement Activity for Body Structure, Body Closures, Interior Trim, Exterior Trim or Seat functional areas.

    Lead competitor benchmarking activities for Mass Production, Warranty Claim, Cost Reduction and JDPA IQS improvements. Manage and Final Approve drawing release and executing engineering orders that meet all related safety/regulatory targets, etc.

    Function as the HATCI Engineering Design Lead in one of our four office locations (West Point GA, Savannah GA, Montgomery AL or Monterrey Mexico).


    Technology Assessment and Development:

    Provide vision and guidance to the Engineering Design Improvement staff engineers related to training and career development in the area of new technology research.

    Lead new technology concept adoption projects into current production vehicles where feasible and applicable to improve vehicle quality and to reduce vehicle cost.


    Business Management:

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

    Manage goals and objectives for all direct reports.

    Assign tasks and projects to support the related team's work plan, ensuring all goals and budget spending are met per the R&D budget.


    Team Management:
    Execute annual team work plan and budget in support of the HATCI Vehicle Engineering (VE) vision. Assign tasks and projects to support the related team's work plan. Ensure all goals and budget spending are met.

    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 functions such as purchasing requests, timecard, vacation requests, travel requests, etc., are followed on a timely basis

    Collaboration and Stakeholder Management:
    Advocate for the internal and external customers


    Collaborate with regional affiliates:
    Sales and Marketing, Manufacturing, Quality, as well as corporate headquarters in Korea. Actively engaging with all relevant levels from Engineers to Senior Management while building effective relationships with all. Interface and co-work with other teams within 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

    Communication:

    Interface and co-work with other teams within HATCI and its affiliates: Review progress to work plan and quality of work.

    Provide technical direction and guidance. Accurately maintain and update project status reports and review with senior management routinely.

    Budgeting and Resource Allocation:
    Manage an R&D budget, ensuring optimal utilization of resources. Monitor and approve expenses, identify savings opportunities, and make project/strategic investment decisions to support all R&D activities
    Other duties as assigned
    Travel up to 15% of time domestically and internationally.

    What we offer:
    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

    Education and Experience
    Bachelor in Engineering (minimum) with Mechanical Engineering or Electrical preferred
    12+ years in automotive vehicle design and development with increasing levels of project scope and responsibility level
    1+ years managing an automotive design engineering department
    Expert in Vehicle Design and resolving Development and Quality Issues (Warranty Claim JDPA IQS, Mass Production and Cost Reduction)
    Significant experience and expertise in Automotive Design methodologies (Multi-Functional Area, CATIA V5, Testing)
    Experience working and accepting culturally diverse team environment and willingness to learn new ways of interacting
    Valid Driver's License & satisfactory driving record
    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
    Required Skills
    Strong oral and written communication skills
    Strong knowledge of CATIA V5 or CAD systems
    Strong Project Management skills
    Flexibility and ability to quickly analyze and adapt in a fast paced Vehicle Production design support environment
    Strong skills in MS Office Suite - PowerPoint, Project Excel, Outlook, etc
    Proficient time management and organization skills
    Proficient self-management skills
    Physical Demands and Work Environment

    Main:
    Office Environment - no specific or unusual physical or environmental demands.

    Secondary:

    Shop Environment - exposure to fuel, compressed air/gas, emissions and exhaust fumes; pinching, tripping, electrical, and chemical hazards; bending and stooping required; must be able to lift up to 75 lbs.

    and work safely with hand power tools. May work in outdoors or indoors in extremes of weather and temperature. Safety glasses required.
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