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Engineer, New Model Lines

Hyundai Motor America
Fountain Valley, CA, US
$69.3K-$99K a year
Full-time

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Location

Purpose

  • Ensure Hyundai & Genesis brands (and accessories) continue in vehicle quality leadership as measured by Syndicated Customer Surveys, Media Reviews and Warranty Performance.
  • Provide HMNA / Voice of the Customer during New Model vehicle target and development activities.

Major Responsibilities

Lead and participate in cross functional new model coordination with Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) units (i.e., R&D / HATCI and Quality / NAQC) as well as HMA / GMA Service Teams and other HMA / GMA groups (i.

e., Distributions, Product Planning, Parts etc.).

  • Aid in the identification and investigation of new model vehicle technical conditions and reporting to the appropriate organization in the US and / or Korea for awareness and fast resolution.
  • Establish Clear knowledge of competitive set vehicle(s) and market / customer expectations for target / benchmark setting.
  • Maintain Preproduction fleet including sourcing, updating, testing, evaluation, benchmarking, troubleshooting, and diagnosing, including appropriate reporting / tracking methods (including vendor communication) for proper resolution prior to SOP.
  • Participate in market research / customer clinic activities, including establishment / submission of questions for appropriate feedback / insight.
  • Establish appropriate vehicle development contacts at HMC, Factories, and participate in vehicle build evaluations (P1, P2, Factory Tooling, M, SOP, etc.).
  • Develop appropriate reporting documentation in a timely manner. (Trip / Internal Reports, Design Information Reports (DIR), Once Voice, etc.).
  • Assist in the development of product and company branding strategies.

Major Responsibilities (continued)

  • Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
  • Drive engineering fleet vehicles to :
  • Monitor and clearly identify / define / validate, Hyundai & Genesis Vehicle Reviews (HVR / GVR), Customer Quality Index (CQI), CR Brand and Reliability, and JDPA VDS / IQS concerns to implement countermeasures to developing (New Model) vehicles.
  • Maintain product knowledge and gain customer / field issue complaint understanding.
  • Evaluate, Troubleshoot and Diagnose new model development vehicles and ensure proper documentation and communication to affiliates for proper resolution prior to mass production.
  • Identify, Develop, Evaluate, and Validate development vehicle countermeasures.

Authority

  • Author and publish complex technical documents / trip reports using PowerPoint and other similar tools.
  • Issue Benchmarking, Target setting, Master Car, Proto development / validation Reports.
  • Maintain accurate Master Issue list of all identified development items & proposed / developed C / M (NAQC NMQV) during complete vehicle development cycle.
  • Lead Formal ride and Drive events including target requirements, local road evaluation, competitive set analysis.
  • Lead One Voice development / submission on vehicle specific requirements (IQS / CR / CQI / Sales) in HMNA markets.
  • Provide HMNA voice of the customer during pre / final Chassis and PT evaluation events for SOP release.
  • Establish targets / implement emerging / innovative technology during vehicle development cycle to ensure implementation at Start of Production.

Education

Must be a high school graduate

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Applied Statistics / Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering or Automotive Engineering preferred.

Master’s degree a plus

Related Experience

  • Four or more years of directly related work experience or equivalent.
  • Automotive Retail and Wholesale experience preferred.

Skills / Knowledge

  • Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.
  • Thorough automotive technical knowledge required.
  • Strong written and oral communications skills.
  • Strong analytical / problem solving ability.
  • Strong data management / general and statistical analysis / reporting capabilities.
  • Strong organizational skills yet flexible to accomplish objectives that are often subject to change.
  • Able to work independently with minimal supervision and direction.

Certification

N / A.

Physical Requirements

Normal office duties

Occasional Lifting and / or vehicle mechanical assembly / disassembly

Work may require occasional weekend and / or evening work.

Overnight travel required

Travel : 25% - 50%

Work Model

LI-Hybrid (60% Onsite / 40% Remote)

Affiliate

Hyundai

Compensation

$69,300.00 - $99,000.00 Annual

Benefits

  • Monthly Hyundai / Genesis vehicle lease allowance (including insurance and maintenance)
  • Holiday Pay - the company shuts down with pay between Christmas and New Years.
  • Vacation and sick time off
  • Healthcare insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
  • 401(K) company match
  • Additional 401(K) Employer Enhanced Contribution program eligible after 1 year of employment, in addition to the regular employer matching contribution
  • Basic life insurance, short- and long-term disability
  • Mental health, wellbeing, and employee assistance program
  • Health advocate (coordinate care and services, assistance with claim and billing issues, understanding Hyundai benefits)
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