Powertrain Resident Engineer, Senior Engineer

About the role

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is seeking a Senior Engineer for the Production Vehicle Optimization (PVO) Team, part of the Vehicle Engineering Department. The PVO Team focuses on optimizing North American-produced vehicles for Initial Quality, Warranty Claim (Durability), and Cost Efficiency through Engineering Design.

Responsibilities

• Apply Functional Area expertise to develop improvement concepts (Sample → Mass Production Application) for Genesis, Hyundai, and KIA vehicles.
• Collaborate with HMMA, KaGA, HMGMA, KMX, Suppliers, HMG R&D, and other HATCI teams as an onsite technical design liaison for North American production vehicles.
• Confirm design for manufacturability, focusing on warranty claim prevention and overall design for quality customer products using knowledge of Engine/Transmission Sub-Systems and Control Units.
• Utilize vehicle communication networks and DAQ tools (e.g., ETAS INCA, Intrepid VehicleSpy, Vector CAN and Ethernet Suites) to evaluate and develop improvement recommendations.
• Oversee component testing on design concepts to assess feasibility and manufacturability for production implementation.
• Summarize investigation results and apply them to current products to improve quality, reduce warranty claims, and enhance 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.
• Review 2D drawings and 3D data from suppliers to ensure components meet design specifications, recommend changes, and obtain management approvals.
• Benchmark competitor best-in-class vehicles to understand design methodologies and customer preferences.
• Develop a strong supplier contact base within the commodity area of responsibility.
• Understand component manufacturing processes and capabilities influencing design improvement direction.
• Manage suppliers as part of the design improvement process by leading cross-functional efforts: share design information, lead testing, review output, and enforce timelines.
• Respond to special requests from HMG R&D, including investigations, reports on plant or supplier quality trends, Task Force Team participation, new concept evaluation, part testing, and other topics.
• Develop and present technical reports as assigned.
• Prepare detailed project plans, develop supporting budgets, and prepare reports for management as required.
• Travel up to 25% of time domestically and internationally.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field of study.
• 8+ years of experience in Engineering Design for the responsible functional area.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of automotive industry engineering design and related manufacturing methods.
• Strong knowledge of functional area components and related parts.
• Strong knowledge of communication networks and DAQ tools (e.g., ETAS INCA, Intrepid VehicleSpy, Vector CAN and Ethernet Suites) to evaluate and develop improvement recommendations.
• Knowledge of vehicle safety standards and testing methods/requirements.
• Strong project management skills.
• Strong data analysis skills.
• Proficient in MS Office – Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Strong time management and organization skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience working in a culturally diverse team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exhibit integrity and ethical behavior.

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.
• A global environment that fosters diversity.
• Competitive salaries.
• Retirement savings and planning benefits.
• Access to health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.