Engineering Manager

4 weeks ago

Ypsilanti, United States Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Our Team

Advanced Engineering Lab. (AEL) is an engineering group at HATCI that focuses on advanced technology research and development that can be applied to current/future production vehicles and future mobility. AEL covers a wide range of areas from the development of new vehicle concepts to CAE and vehicle energy analysis and management.

The Position

HATCI is currently seeking an Engineering Manager - EV Battery System Research and Development (BSD) for our Superior Township, MI facility (near Ann Arbor). The BSD is an Engineering Department within AEL, which was established to undertake projects related to EV high voltage Battery system research and development. This position reports to Senior Manager of BSD.

Core Responsibilities

There are multiple openings at the Manager level within the BSD team. Actual responsibilities will depend on final placement, but will include a subset of the following:

  • Establish and build section's resources, capabilities, and a project portfolio for production vehicle support and new technology development.
  • Understand and follow department's business model, strategic direction, purpose, and mission and continually communicate them with direct reports.
  • Set up section's goals and objectives aligned with department's direction, and drive execution, engagement, and results to accomplish them.
  • Develop and manage section's plan, strategy, and budget allocation & usage.
  • Assign tasks and evaluate performance of direct reports.
  • Work with the Director and Senior Manager to participate in department's resource planning, goal setting, and technology road map creation.
  • Facilitate inter-team collaboration and knowledge sharing through transparent communication.
  • Produce and deliver executive presentations on key project milestones and achievements.
  • Remain current with new technology and competitive products as a means to drive innovation.
  • Provide technical guidance and support for EV battery system related concerns for both pre-production and post-production issues.
  • Lead and oversee engineering projects to identify and develop new high voltage battery system technologies, strategies, and methods to support current and future Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis production hybrid and battery electric vehicles.
    • Support the North American electric vehicle plant including localized production parts verification and technical support.
    • Respond to EV quality issues in NA by performing quality data acquisition, root cause analysis, and/or improvement verification.
    • Conduct feasibility analyses of new battery system technologies through simulation, lab tests, and on-road evaluations.
    • Communicate selected battery technologies Korean R&D Headquarters to introduce them to current or next generation production programs.
    • Manage research activities with external partners including national labs, universities, and tech suppliers.
    • Investigate industry trends through competitive benchmarking, applying that information to set development directions and guide performance target settings.
    • Investigate industry trends by monitoring publication of technical papers and reports internally/externally.
  • Travel both domestically and internationally (up to 20%)

What We Offer:

  • 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
  • A Global Environment that fosters diversity
  • Competitive Salaries
  • Retirement savings and planning benefits
  • Flexible work hours, and hybrid work schedule options
  • Access to Health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts


Basic Qualifications

  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering or other related fields
  • 6+ years of automotive engineering experience
  • 2+ years of people & project management experience (as an engineering manager)
  • Excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication and leadership & people management skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work collegially with others with the highest standards of integrity.
  • Strong working knowledge and experience in xEV components, principles, operation, and vehicle electrification technology
  • Proven track record of engineering projects related to testing or simulation of xEVs and their systems & components such as batteries, and/or charging systems.
  • Must be able to work with many different departments within HATCI and with its affiliates (e.g., Korea R&D Center, Hyundai Motor North America, Kia US, etc.) with a demonstrated ability to create relationships and facilitate work across company functions.
  • Knowledge in vehicle or vehicle component test procedures
  • Good written communication and interpersonal skills
  • Valid Driver's License with satisfactory driving record
  • Candidates applying for positions with Hyundai and KIA must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
  • HATCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled and Veteran. VEVRAA Federal contractor

Preferred Qualifications

  • M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or other related fields
  • Experience with energy storage system and/or thermal management system development including test equipment, test processes, and system design processes.
  • Experience with organization building and growth.

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