Adhesives Engineer

About the role

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is seeking an experienced engineer to join the Total Vehicle Development Team of the Material Development Department to support adhesive development efforts for North and South American production vehicles through collaborative work with suppliers and engineering design, manufacturing, and plant purchasing teams.

Responsibilities

• Validate adhesives, sealers, and waxes for North and South American production sites, through collaboration with the coatings laboratory team, paint suppliers, plant purchasing and manufacturing teams, and the Hyundai R&D center in South Korea
• Perform adhesive and sealer-related development vehicle quality teardowns and evaluations on site at HMG (Hyundai Motor Group) production facilities, as well as quality audits of current production adhesives
• Consult with plant manufacturing locations and associated suppliers to support North and South American manufacturing locations in resolving quality-related issues concerning adhesives, sealers, waxes, etc.
• Analyze adhesive performance, determine root causes for quality concerns, and propose countermeasures to prevent issue recurrence for in-plant and in-field vehicles
• Support the development of new testing and material specifications, as well as testing methodologies related to adhesives and sealers
• Investigate new adhesive and sealer technologies (e.g., chemistries, application technology, benchmarking, etc.)
• May include patent idea submissions, R&D projects, and co-work with HMG suppliers and the Hyundai R&D center in South Korea
• Travel up to 15% of the time, both domestically and internationally

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in adhesives, chemical engineering, chemistry, material science, polymers and coatings technology, polymer science/engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of work experience in adhesives and/or sealer engineering, coatings, or materials
• Industry experience performing adhesive property evaluation and validation responsibilities
• Ability to explain technical topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Excellent time management, self-management, and organization skills
• Strong written, oral, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• Project management experience

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record

Skills

• Technical knowledge of adhesives, sealers, and waxes
• Experience with adhesive and sealer-related development and validation
• Ability to perform quality evaluations and audits
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Project management and organizational skills

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
• 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

Pay

Competitive salaries are offered based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Flexible work hours are available.