About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Sr. Ride and Handling Engineer</b></H2> </div><div><p><span>Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is seeking a highly motivated and proactive Sr. Engineer for the Ride and Handling (R&H) Team</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>WHAT YOU WILL DO</b></H2> </div><div><ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li>Evaluate the performance of Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis prototype and production vehicles for R&H and other customer-related attributes</li> <li>Lead subjective and objective vehicle evaluations, identify potential customer complaint issues, investigate problem root causes, and propose countermeasures</li> <li>Develop and execute test plans, coordinate test vehicles, and manage supplier activities <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li>Ensure that all projects are completed efficiently and on schedule through effective project management and reporting</li> </ul> </li> <li>Benchmark competitive vehicles for trends and technology</li> <li>Interface regularly with counterparts in Korea</li> <li>Organize resources in support of engineers from our global offices in their suspension development</li> <li>Keep an inventory of tires between our Irvine and California City, CA, locations</li> <li>Plan tire testing throughout the development of each vehicle</li> <li>Analyze customer feedback survey results (i.e., IQS, consumer reports, and internal clinics)</li> <li>Interface regularly with Hyundai and Kia affiliates in North America</li> <li>Provide the North American manufacturing plants for Hyundai and Kia with technical support</li> <li>Support development activities at our Proving Ground in California City, CA</li> <li>Create and present technical reports as assigned for management to review</li> <li>Mentor junior engineers on best practices and facilitate on-the-job learning</li> <li>Work in a team environment, as well as independently</li> <li>Travel up to 30%, both domestically and internationally</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE</b></H2> </div><div><ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li>Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field of study</li> <li>7+ years of experience with electric power steering, damper and spring/bar tuning, and tire development</li> <li>Well-versed in the fundamentals of vehicle dynamics</li> <li>Knowledge of data acquisition and analysis systems</li> <li>Familiarity with MATLAB</li> <li>Experience performing and leading vehicle evaluations</li> <li>Familiarity with performing testing, validation, research, and benchmarking activities/tasks concerning R&H-related systems</li> <li>Root cause analysis skills</li> <li>Proficiency in Microsoft programs, such as Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word</li> <li>Flexibility with program and process changes, as Hyundai/Kia/Genesis is willing to make late changes to satisfy customer needs</li> <li>Excellent time management, self-management, and organization skills</li> <li>Project management experience</li> <li>Strong written, oral, interpersonal, and leadership skills</li> <li>Ability to explain technical topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders</li> <li>Valid Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>WHAT HYUNDAI CAN OFFER YOU</b></H2> </div><div><ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li>Zero-dollar Employee Premiums on Medical, Dental, and Vision for You and Your Family</li> <li>100% Employer-paid Disability and Life Insurance</li> <li>Hybrid Work Schedule</li> <li>Generous Paid Time Off, Including Vacation, Sick, and Abundant Holidays</li> <li>Competitive Salaries <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li>Range of Position: $98,000 ~ $125,000/Year</li> </ul> </li> <li>A Global Environment that Fosters Diversity</li> <li>Retirement Savings and Planning Benefits</li> <li>Access to Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts </li> <li>Flexible Work Hours</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>OTHER DETAILS</b></H2> </div><div><p>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.</p> <p>HATCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled and Veteran. VEVRAA Federal contractor.</p></div></div></div>