Manager, Cost Engineering - Body & Exterior
Date: Sep 6, 2024
Location: Montgomery, AL, US, 36105
Company: Hyundai Motor America
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Location
Purpose
- Overseeing the coordination engineering activities related to Technical Cost Reduction of selected vehicles in support of the Cost Optimization Committee.
Major Responsibilities
- Represent the Hyundai Motor North America (HMNA) Cost Optimization Committee in technical decisions required for cost management during the entire Product Development Process.
- Led cross-functional teams across Hyundai including R&D, Design, Manufacturing, Quality, Product Planning, Marketing, Logistics, and others.
- Engineer and design improvements to current vehicles to reduce cost, while improving quality, reliability, and durability.
- Self-generate ideas, develop concepts, prove concepts, and follow through to production.
- Develop innovative solutions to improve profitability by considering specifications, cost, mass, performance, and quality perspectives.
- Create and present technical reports to communicate project status and results.
- Track and report the status of all ideas every week.
Major Responsibilities (continued)
Authority
- Conduct, as needed, cross-functional quality and engineering meetings with the HMG.
- Document and manage incoming cost optimization ideas, create validation plans, and ensure execution.
- Represent the Cost Optimization Organization in VA/VE related activities.
- Responsible to meet technical Cost reduction targets.
Education
Related Experience
- Six or more years of technical experience in automotive OEM or Supplier roles.
- Experience in Design, Engineering, Purchasing, or Finance in the Automotive industry is desirable.
- Knowledge of US vehicle homologation requirements is a plus.
- Knowledge of the design, manufacturing, and assembly of core components is required.
- Working experience in one or more areas of the vehicle is required: body, closures, mechanisms, exterior trim, interior trim, seats, etc.
- The ideal candidate is skilled at and enjoys technical problem-solving.
Skills/Knowledge
- Proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Strong analytical/problem solving ability.
- Strong data management, general and statistical analysis and reporting.
- Experience utilizing Computer Aided Design tools (capability in CATIA V5 ideal, but not required)
- Experience interpreting technical drawings
- Ability to use standard automotive assembly tools
Certification
- Valid driver's license is required.
- Satisfactory driving record is required.
Physical Requirements
Work Model
Affiliate
Compensation
Benefits
- Monthly Hyundai/Genesis vehicle lease allowance (including insurance and maintenance)
- Holiday Pay - the company shuts down with pay between Christmas and New Years.
- Vacation and sick time off
- Healthcare insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
- 401(K) company match
- Additional 401(K) Employer Enhanced Contribution program – eligible after 1 year of employment, in addition to the regular employer matching contribution
- Basic life insurance, short- and long-term disability
- Mental health, wellbeing, and employee assistance program
- Health advocate (coordinate care and services, assistance with claim and billing issues, understanding Hyundai benefits)
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Nearest Major Market: Montgomery
