Parts Development Powertrain Assistant Manager

About the Role Hyundai's Parts Development Powertrain Assistant Manager role at Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) in Ellabell, GA, will drive supplier development, sourcing strategy, and flawless launches for powertrain components from development through mass production. You will partner with Engineering, Quality, Production and cross-functional teams to meet cost, quality, and delivery targets for a critical EV mass-production program.

What You'll Do

• Understand program sourcing and key milestones in support of launch.
• Identify potential suppliers, analyze capabilities, determine price, and select suppliers with Engineering and/or other relevant teams.
• Select, develop, and manage supply base of assigned commodities by: preparing and owning RFIs, RFPs and RFQs for multi-year full production volume; preparing bid packages, conducting bidder conferences, analyzing proposals, negotiating with suppliers, and administering contracts; negotiating long-term agreements and maintaining best-in-class pricing; leading cost reduction activities.
• Develop all assigned commodities with sourced suppliers meeting all required specifications and timing.
• Evaluate and provide guidance on final selection of suppliers; assess supplier core competencies and cost competitiveness using HKMC and industry should-cost models.
• Direct, manage and guide suppliers from cradle to grave through Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America’s (HMGMA) established Parts Development process and activities.
• Develop and achieve target quality level at each milestone from development to mass production; establish improvement plans/countermeasures for problematic parts/suppliers or issues impacting Quality and Delivery.
• Drive flawless launches at assigned supplier sites, collaborating with cross-functional teams; adherence to ISIR (PPAP); proactively detecting and addressing significant issues related to Quality, Cost, and Delivery.
• Hold effective working-level meetings with suppliers/partners for fast issue closure and relationship development.
• Continuously negotiate with suppliers for best-in-class piece price and tooling cost to achieve target vehicle cost.
• Develop purchasing strategies with Engineering, Quality, Production, and other relevant teams.
• Monitor and support preventing disruptions in supply chain to avoid impact to HMGMA.
• Work collaboratively with Engineering (R&D), Quality, and Production Planners.
• Plan, organize and disseminate information related to production/potential suppliers.
• Maintain up-to-date supply base information database.
• Hire, develop, train, and manage a number of Buyers (Specialists).
• Meet all other requirements as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Management, Supply Chain, Finance or Accounting or related field from accredited university.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Preferred: Intermediate – Minimum 5 years of related job experience.

Nice to Have

• 5+ years of related job experience (preferred).