The Advanced Engineering Lab (AEL) at Hyundai-Kia America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) focuses on advanced technology research and development for world-class vehicles, and currently is looking for a seasoned and motivated engineering Manager to lead our body Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) team. This Manager for Body CAE is responsible for leading a diverse and growing team of engineers for the development of upcoming Hyundai, KIA and Genesis vehicles and technologies related to performance in durability, stiffness, strength & NVH analysis for BIW and closures.

A successful candidate should have a wide breadth of automotive experience and will lead the CAE projects of different vehicles to meet or exceed our requirements from concept development through life-cycle production while simultaneously developing new technologies and adhering to the highest performance standards. Additional responsibilities include resource estimation for short-, mid-, and long-term planning and budget management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Team Management:
• Successfully meet your team's KPI's including Program Timing, Cost & Quality Improvement, Intellectual Property, Budget, Personnel Development, Corporate Culture, etc.
• Develop goals and objectives for all direct reports. Assign tasks and projects to support the related team's work plan, ensuring all goals are met.
• Manage and direct Body CAE Engineers in daily activities for work projects relating to team activities in support of our three brands: Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis.
• Ensure team deliverables are met.
• Vehicle Development:
• Be a subject matter expert in relation to structure CAE (Stiffness, Strength, Fatigue, NVH, Optimization).
• Ensure CAE cycle is followed from concept to post-production, satisfying all Body CAE requirements.
• Conduct competitive benchmarking, perform CAE analysis, prepare CAE technical reports, meet durability and NVH targets, etc.
• Collaboration and Stakeholder Management:
• Advocate for internal and external customers.
• Collaborate with regional affiliates: Manufacturing, Design, Testing, Materials team as well as corporate headquarters CAE teams in Korea.
• Actively engaging with all levels from Engineers to Manager, to executives, building effective relationships with all.
• Regularly create and present summaries of key activities and future plans to upper management teams. Review progress to work plan and quality of work. Provide technical direction and guidance.
• Technology Assessment and Development:
• Support development of technical road maps and strategies with the goal of implementation.
• Provide vision and guidance to new technology research and projects.
• Budgeting and Resource Allocation:
• Support development of Body CAE team budget.
• Monitor and approve expenses, identify savings opportunities, and make project/strategic investment decisions to support all R&D activities.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Travel up to 10% of time domestically and internationally.

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

Education and Experience:

• Master's Degree or PHD.
• Overall 10+ years of OEM automotive Body CAE experience with project and team management.
• Expert in resolving structure performance issues related to Body CAE durability, and body development and design issues.
• Experience in test to CAE correlation.
• Experience in root cause analysis & corrective action plans of Body CAE.
• Significant experience and expertise in automotive areas of body-in-white structure & closures
• Experience in vehicle structure CAE NVH.
• Expert in oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient time management and organization skills.
• Expert in project management 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 Skills/Experiences:

• Expert in relation to structure CAE in Stiffness, Strength, Fatigue, NVH, and Optimization.
• Experience in using HyperWorks, Ansa, Abaqus, FE-safe, Nastran and any MDO optimization tool.
• Battery CAE experience.
• Experience with multidisciplinary design optimization for structure.
• 5+ years of mentoring/leading/managing other engineers.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in Vehicle Structure CAE Durability.

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