Mid-to-Large Structures Manager

About the Role Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is seeking a Mid-to-Large Structures Manager/Engineering Design Lead to direct the Structures Engineering Design Team and shape the vision, strategy, and business plan for body structures and testing across Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis. The role combines technical leadership with program management to deliver designs, testing, cost/weight targets, and compliant processes from concept through post-production.

What You'll Do

• Develop project work plans and budgets for the Structures Engineering Design Team (SED) vision.
• Set goals/objectives for direct reports; assign tasks to support the team’s work plan.
• Be SME in automotive body structures design (roof, side aperture, cowl, FEM, bumper beam, fender, etc.), development, and testing.
• Ensure Vehicle Development process is followed from concept to post-production, satisfying internal & external customer requirements.
• Conduct competitive benchmarking, detailed engineering cost/weight analysis, drawing release, engineering orders, meeting safety/regulatory targets, etc.
• Manage and direct engineers in daily activities for work projects relating to team activities in support of Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis.
• Lead new technology development: develop technical road maps and strategies with the goal of implementation to the production vehicle.
• Support Plant and lifecycle activities: quality improvement, continuous vehicle improvement, cost and mass reductions.
• Review progress to work plan and quality of work; provide technical direction and guidance.
• Accurately maintain and update project status reports and review with upper management.
• Create and present technical reports for presentations to Management, affiliates and others.
• Interface and co-work with other teams within VE, HATCI and its affiliates – Project Management, Product Planning, Materials Development, Safety Integration, Regulation & Certification, Sales and Marketing, Manufacturing – provide support as required with testing, development, vehicle clinics, etc.
• Ensure administrative functions such as timecards, vacation requests, travel requests, etc., are followed on a timely basis.
• Perform additional projects as required; Travel up to 20% of time domestically and internationally.

What We're Looking For

• Educational Requirements: Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering (minimum) with MBA or Master’s Degree Preferred.
• Related Industry Experience Requirements: 8-12 years in automotive vehicle design and development with increasing levels of project and team management.
• 3+ years managing a multi-functional engineering department.
• Expert in Vehicle Design and Solving Development and Quality Issues (Warranty, IQS, Plant Issues, Field Issues, Root Cause Analysis).
• Significant experience and expertise in Automotive body structures, testing, and cross-functional collaboration.

Nice to Have

• MBA or Master’s Degree Preferred.
• Experience with Hyundai, Kia, Genesis or VE/HATCI programs and processes.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary and benefits not disclosed in the posting.