Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) ยท 1 day ago
Chassis Manager
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $160K/yr
10+ years expHyundai America Technical Center, Inc. is seeking a Chassis Manager for its Investigation Team in Irvine, CA. The Chassis Manager will lead efforts to improve vehicle quality, conduct investigations, and collaborate with various stakeholders to resolve quality issues in the North American market.
Automotive
Responsibilities
Lead the NAQC Chassis Group to improve overall quality, enhance customer perception, and ensure stable deployment of new vehicles
Monitor quality trends and lead chassis-related quality projects, including pre/post-launch evaluations and supplier/service quality improvements, to reduce warranty costs
Collaborate with North American affiliates to review field issues, develop containment plans, and support HMG investigations by coordinating affiliate involvement and sharing findings
Maintain effective communication among N.A. affiliates, Korean counterparts, and suppliers
Set group goals aligned with corporate direction and manage strategies, operational plans, staffing, and budgets; mentor direct reports
Plan and execute initiatives to strengthen engineering capability within the team
Prepare weekly plans, activity reports, and executive summaries to track performance and progress
Review external safety and product feedback databases to identify potential quality concerns
Report quality issues with accurate test conditions and duplication details for proper countermeasure development
Perform administrative tasks such as purchase orders, vacation requests, travel requests, and performance evaluations
Candidate should have broad vehicle system knowledge with strong expertise in chassis systems
Provide performance updates, key challenges, and proposed solutions to the CHAS/TRIM Sr. Manager
Qualification
Required
Have bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Automotive Engineering, or a related field
Have 10+ years of experience in the area of QA/QC, Quality Improvement, or Vehicle Quality Investigation & Root Cause Analysis
Strong knowledge of automotive chassis systems and solid troubleshooting skills
Familiarity with vehicle instrumentation and data acquisition tools (e.g., NVH/CAN/thermal loggers, oscilloscope, various gauges, etc.), service manuals, shop equipment, and chassis-related test equipment
Be proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Superior verbal and written communication skills
Valid Driver's License and satisfactory driving record
Preferred
Previous team management experience is preferred
Travel up to 20% of time (domestic & international)
Be willing to support initiatives that may fall outside the day-to-day activities listed above
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, and Abundant Holidays
Retirement Savings and Planning Benefits
Access to Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
Flexible Work Hours
Company
Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI)
Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc.
501-1000 employees
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