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Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) · 1 week ago

Sr. Chassis/Trim/Body Engineer (North America Quality Center - NAQC)

Superior, MI

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is seeking a Senior Engineer (Chassis/Trim/Body) for its North America Quality Center (NAQC). The role focuses on enhancing product quality and customer satisfaction for Hyundai, Genesis, and Kia vehicles by investigating chassis quality issues and conducting various analyses and evaluations.

Automotive

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Investigate and support the testing of chassis quality issues in Hyundai, Genesis, or Kia vehicles by responding to requests from Hyundai Motor Group, sales affiliates, vehicle assembly plants, and in cases of sudden increases in warranty claims

Knowledge of Chassis Fundamental (NVH, brake systems, fuel systems, HVAC systems, steering systems, suspension, etc.)

Knowledge of Interior/Exterior/Seat/Moving Fundamental (headlamp, seat, window motor, wiper, etc.)

Familiarity with LMS, thermal loggers, Vector CANalyzer, service manuals, and experience with shop equipment (e.g., tire balancer, chargers, AC evac/fill, lifts), along with knowledge of chassis engineering test equipment

Conduct field or on-site investigations to collect both subjective and objective data, analyze the data to diagnose root causes, and validate the effectiveness of improvements

Benchmark competitive vehicle designs, diagnostic procedures, and technical service bulletins (TSBs) to research differences and enhance our systems and materials

Evaluate vehicle road/street handling and provide objective feedback for new model testing

Study various external indices (e.g., J.D. Power, Consumer Reports), customer forums, and other automotive syndicated studies to identify market trends and customer feedback

Research, procure, and maintain new technologies, tools, and methods for data acquisition and analysis

Manage schedules and coordinate with outsourced companies to ensure all deliverables are met according to contract requirements

Assist vendors and address issues that may arise to maintain project schedules

Create and present technical reports as assigned

Must be a self-starter with an automotive background, capable of solving various problems with minimal supervision

Mentor junior engineers on best practices and facilitate on-the-job learning

Knowledge of Quality Assurance and Quality Control principles and practices

Qualification

Chassis EngineeringQuality AssuranceRoot Cause AnalysisData Acquisition ToolsAutomotive EngineeringVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationMentoring

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Automotive Engineering, or a related field

7+ years of experience in QA/QC, Quality Improvement, or Vehicle Quality Investigation & Root Cause Analysis

Superior verbal and written communication skills

Travel up to 40% of the time, both domestically and internationally

Flexibility with travel (domestic and international) is required