BIW & Mixed Materials Manager

BIW & Mixed Materials Manager

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is seeking a Manager for the BIW (Body-In-White) & Mixed Materials Team of the Closures Engineering Design Department, one who would have a wide breadth of automotive experience with the ability to lead the design and development of numerous vehicles that meet or exceed our local customer requirements from concept through lifecycle production while simultaneously developing new technologies and adhering to the highest safety standards.

The BIW & Mixed Materials Manager would support and execute a strong vision, strategy, and business plan for a growing and diverse team, lead seven direct reports, and provide an expansion plan by the end of the year, 2025.

Core Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Create, communicate, and execute the Closures Engineering Design Department's plan, laid out by the department's Senior Manager, which supports the visions, goals, and business objectives set for HATCI, Hyundai Motor Group (HMG), and the VE (Vehicle Engineering) Division
• Business Management: Successfully meet all KPIs concerning the following areas: program timing, cost and quality improvement, intellectual property, budget, personnel development, corporate culture, etc. Lead tasks and projects to support the team's work plan, ensuring all goals and budget spending are met for the BIW & Mixed Materials' R&D budget.
• Team Management: Develop goals and objectives for all direct reports. Manage/direct Engineers in daily activities that affect the over-arching team-related goals concerning the Hyundai brand(s). Ensure the section's plan and budget align with the vision of the VE Division. Ensure administrative functions, such as purchasing requests, timecards, vacation requests, travel requests, etc., are met on a timely basis.
• Vehicle Development: Be a subject matter expert on automotive closure BIW design, processes regarding manufacturing and proto/production, and testing procedures for closure BIW system designs, especially concerning the department's focused efforts surrounding EVs and light-duty trucks. Ensure vehicle development processes are followed from concept to post-production, satisfying all customer requirements. Lead competitive benchmarking, conduct detailed engineering cost/weight analysis, perform drawing release, execute engineering orders, meet safety/regulatory targets, etc. Also, the BIW & Mixed Materials Manager would lead their team on releasing responsibilities concerning 2D & 3D drawings released via the Closures Engineering Design Department, using the checker approval status in the Hyundai EO (Engineering Order) system.
• Life Cycle Support: Support manufacturing-related and production life cycle activities concerning Hyundai's Americas' 5 plants (located in Georgia, Alabama, Mexico, and Brazil), including assessing product-launch metrics, seeking continuous vehicle improvement, and suggesting cost and mass reductions
• Collaboration and Stakeholder Management: Advocate for internal and external customers. Support collaboration with regional affiliates (e.g., sales and marketing, manufacturing, quality, etc.) and Korean counterpart(s). Actively engaging with all levels, including Engineers, Managers, Presidents, and C-Suite, building effective relationships with all. Interface and co-work with other teams within VE, HATCI (i.e., Project Management, Product Planning, Materials Development, Safety Integration, and Regulation & Certification), and its affiliates (e.g., sales and marketing and manufacturing) to provide necessary support with vehicle testing, development, clinics, etc.
• Technology Assessment and Development: Support new technology assessment and development by contributing to technical road maps and strategies with the goal of implementation to vehicle production, liaising with multiple testing and development labs, and assisting with new technology research and adoption projects
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Travel up to 20% of the time, both domestically and internationally

What You Will Bring to the Role:

• Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering-related field
  • 12-15 years in automotive vehicle design and development with increasing levels of project and team management
  • Knowledgeable about vehicle design and solving development and quality issues (i.e., warranty, IQS, and plant and field Issues)
  • Demonstrated experience and expertise in automotive areas, such as closures moving, closures mechanisms, CAE, testing, quality, and production launch
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Familiarity in CATIA, ENOVIA V6, 3d Experience, CAE, or similar systems
  • Excellent project management skills
  • Flexible in program and process changes; Hyundai/Kia/Genesis is willing to make late changes to satisfy customer needs
  • Proficient in MS Office (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
  • Exceptional self-management, time-management, and organization skills
  • Ability to work in a culturally diverse team environment
  • Show a willingness to learn new ways of interacting and program processing
  • Valid Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record

• Preferred Qualifications: 
  • Master's degree in an engineering-related field
  • 3+ years managing an engineering department or section

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
• Competitive Salaries
• A Global Environment that Fosters Diversity
• Retirement Savings and Planning Benefits
• Access to Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts 
• Flexible Work Hours

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. VEVRM Federal contractor.