North America Quality Center (MI) – Chassis Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description:

Hyundai Kia America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is currently looking for a Chassis Engineer for our Michigan location to support our Superior Township, MI location that will:

• Investigate/support testing of chassis quality issues on Hyundai, Genesis or Kia vehicles responding to requests from Hyundai Motor Group, sales affiliates, vehicle assembly plants, and sudden increases in warranty claims.
• Conduct field or on-site investigations to collect subjective and objective data during driving to identify concern condition.
• Gather driving condition, record and analyze data to diagnose root cause.
• Knowledge of Chassis Fundamental (NVH, steering, brakes, vibration, ADAS etc.) and HVAC
• Experience with in vehicle sensors (LiDAR, radar, etc.), motor driven steering system, collision avoidance system, adaptive control, lane departure, tire monitor system, etc.
• Familiarity with LMS, using service manual, experience with shop equipment (tire balancer/charger, lift, etc.) & knowledge of other chassis engineering test equipment
• Support new model quality evaluation activities related to chassis and schedule N.A. pre-launch activities for HMC , GMC and KMC new models.
• Mentor junior engineers on best practices and facilitate learning on the job
• Provide support in collaboration with other groups/affiliates of test plans for the various quality tests done for new models including Ride & Handling, NVH, Hot and Cold weather tests
• Manage schedules and advise outsourced companies to assure all deliverable's are met as per contract.
• Assist vendors and triage issues that may arise to maintain schedule.
• Provide weekly management progress report(s).
• Lead identification of major chassis quality concerns for New vehicle models and provide Engineering analysis and research results for 'lessons learned' on current and future models.
• Benchmark competitive vehicles to research differences and improve Hyundai/Kia vehicle systems.
• Research, procure and maintain new technology, tools, and methods for data acquisition or analysis.
• Conduct vehicle audits for Hyundai & Kia models during developmental stages and after vehicle launch.
• Create and present technical reports as assigned.
• Perform additional projects as assigned.
• Travel up to 50% of time domestically and internationally.

Required Experience:

* Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.

* 5+ Years Experience in automotive engineering, preferably chassis experience strongly desired

* Knowledge of Quality Assurance and Quality Control principles and practices.

* Project management experience preferred.

* Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.

Candidates applying for positions with Hyundai 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

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