Mid-to-Large-Size Structures Manager

About the Role

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is seeking an Engineering Design Manager/Part Leader to lead our diverse and growing Engineering Design Structures Team in developing a vision, strategy, and business plan to meet internal and external customer objectives related to Structures and Testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop project work plans and budgets in support of the Structures Engineering Design Team (SED) vision.
• Set goals and objectives for all direct reports and assign tasks/projects to support the team’s work plan.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in Automotive Body Structures design (e.g., Roof, Side Aperture, Cowl, FEM, Bumper Beam, Fender), development, and testing.
• Ensure the Vehicle Development process is followed from concept to post-production, meeting all internal and external customer requirements.
• Conduct competitive benchmarking, detailed engineering cost/weight analysis, drawing release, engineering orders, and meet safety/regulatory targets.
• Manage and direct engineers in daily activities supporting Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis brands.
• Lead new technology development, including technical roadmaps and strategies for production vehicle implementation.
• Support plant and lifecycle activities, including quality improvement, continuous vehicle improvement, cost, and mass reductions.
• Review progress against work plans and quality of work, providing technical direction and guidance.
• Maintain and update project status reports, reviewing them routinely with upper management.
• Create bi-weekly team reports summarizing past and upcoming activities.
• Develop and present technical reports for management, affiliates, and other stakeholders.
• Interface and collaborate with other teams within VE, HATCI, and affiliates (e.g., Project Management, Product Planning, Materials Development, Safety Integration, Regulation & Certification, Sales and Marketing, Manufacturing).
• Provide support for testing, development, and vehicle clinics as required.
• Oversee administrative functions such as timecards, vacation requests, and travel requests.
• Perform additional projects as assigned.
• Travel up to 20% of the time domestically and internationally.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (minimum); MBA or Master’s degree preferred.
• 8–12 years of experience in automotive vehicle design and development with increasing project and team management responsibilities.
• 3+ years managing a multi-functional engineering department.
• Expertise in vehicle design and solving development/quality issues (e.g., warranty, IQS, plant issues, field issues, root cause analysis).
• Significant experience in automotive structures, closures, and CAE.
• Experience supporting suppliers and assembly plants during significant program events.

Skills

• Expert oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in CATIA, CAE, or similar systems.
• Expert project management skills with flexibility for program and process changes.
• Advanced skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong time management, organization, presentation, and self-management 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 leave, and holidays.
• Competitive salaries.
• Retirement savings and planning benefits.
• Access to health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts.

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disabled and Veteran. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.