Exterior Trim Mechanical Design Engineer

About the role

The PVO Team is a part of the Vehicle Engineering Department, focusing on optimizing North American produced vehicles for Initial Quality, Warranty Claim (Durability), and Cost Efficiency through Engineering Design.

Responsibilities

• Apply Functional Area expertise to continuously develop (Sample → Mass Production Application) improvement concepts for Genesis, Hyundai, and KIA vehicles.
• Collaborate with HMMA, KaGA, HMGMA, KMX, Suppliers, HMG R&D and other HATCI teams by serving as an onsite technical design liaison for North American production vehicles.
• Confirm design for manufacturability, focus on warranty claim prevention and overall design for quality customer products.
• Oversee component testing on design concepts to assess their feasibility and manufacturability for production implementation.
• Summarize investigation results and apply to current products where applicable to improve quality, reduce warranty claims and improve vehicle J.D. Power IQS results.
• Provide technical design support for current production and new vehicle launch builds as assigned.
• Generate issue lists, propose countermeasures, validate improvement recommendations, and issue engineering changes as required.
• Modify and/or create assembly structure utilizing the Bill of Material (BOM) system.
• Modify/Create 2D engineering drawings and associated 3D geometry (surface/solid) based on design change (as applicable) for non-supplier sourced systems.
• Review 2D drawings and 3D data from suppliers to ensure that components meet design specifications, make recommendations for changes and obtain appropriate management approvals.
• Utilize CAE as required.
• Benchmark competitor best in class vehicles to better understand design methodologies and customer preferences.
• Develop strong supplier contact base within commodity area of responsibility.
• Understand component manufacturing processes and capabilities that influence design improvement direction.
• Manage suppliers as part of design improvement process by leading cross functionally: Share design information, lead testing, review output and enforce timelines.
• Respond to special requests from HMG R&D: Investigations, reports on plant or supplier quality trends, Task Force Team participation, new concept evaluation, part testing and other topics as requested.
• Develop and present technical reports as assigned.
• Prepare detailed project plans, develop supporting budget, and prepare reports for management as required.
• Travel up to 25% of time domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of automotive industry engineering design and related manufacturing methods
• Basic knowledge of functional area components and related parts
• Knowledge of vehicle safety standards and testing methods/requirements
• Experience using CATIA V5 or similar system software
• Strong Project Management skills
• Strong Data Analysis skills
• Strong skills in MS Office – Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Proficient time management and organization skills
• Proficient oral and written communication skills

Additional Requirements

• Experience working in culturally diverse team environment
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate integrity and ethical behavior

Skills

• Experience working in responsible functional area
• Valid Driver's License & satisfactory driving record

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
Retirement savings and planning benefits
Flexible work hours, and hybrid work schedule options
Access to health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts