What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mid-level Ride and Handling Engineer position at Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI)?
Job Description
Job Description
Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is currently looking for a highly motivated and proactive entry to mid-level Ride and Handling (Vehicle Dynamics) Engineer at our Irvine, California facility.
Responsibilities :
- Evaluate the performance of Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis prototype and production vehicles for Ride & Handling, as well as other customer related attributes.
- Experience preferred, but interest in damper, electric power steering, spring / bar tuning, and tire development is necessary.
- Perform subjective and objective vehicle evaluations, identify potential customer complaint issues, investigate problem root causes, and propose countermeasures.
- Develop and execute test plans, coordinate test vehicles, and manage supplier activities. Ensure that all projects are completed efficiently and on schedule through effective project management and reporting.
- Benchmark competitive vehicles for trends and technology.
- Interface with counterparts in Korea on are regular basis.
- Organize resources in support of engineers from our global offices in their suspension development.
- Keep inventory of tires between our Irvine and California City locations.
- Plan tire testing throughout the development of each vehicle.
- Analyze customer feedback survey results (IQS, Consumer Report, and internal clinics).
- Interface regularly with Hyundai and Kia affiliates in North America.
- Provide technical support to Hyundai and Kia North American manufacturing plants.
- Support development activities at our Proving Ground in California City, CA.
- Create and present clear and concise technical reports.
- Work in a team environment as well as independently.
- Travel up to 30%, domestically and internationally.
What we offer :
Compensation :
Required Education :
Preferred Skills and Experience :
Salary : $70,000 - $100,000
