Senior Ride & Handling Engineer

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is currently looking for a Senior Ride and Handling Engineer at our Irvine, CA facility.

Responsibilities:

• Development includes vehicle dynamics subjective evaluations, tire testing, spring & bar selection, significant expertise in damper tuning, (electric) steering calibration, and countermeasure development of prototype vehicles at various stages of development.
• 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.
• Interface with counterparts in Korea on are regular basis.
• Support sales division activities and customer feedback research to understand customer requirements.
• Provide technical support to Hyundai and Kia North American manufacturing plants.
• Continuously improve vehicle dynamics development procedures. Implement Computer Aided Testing to improve development efficiencies.
• Support vehicle dynamics development activities at the Hyundai California Proving Ground.
• Create and present clear & concise status and technical reports.
• Execute additional special projects as assigned.
• Travel up to 30%, domestically and internationally to support product development and testing.

• 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

Compensation:

• $90,000 - $125,000

Required Education:

• Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering or a related field of study

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Master of Science degree in Engineering
• 7 or more years of relevant engineering experience in the automotive industry
• 7 or more years of in Ride & Handling tuning, & development experience
• Expert knowledge of Automotive Vehicle Dynamics and Automotive Chassis Damper systems
• Experienced tuning vehicle chassis systems, especially dampers (electronic/conventional) and electric power steering systems.
• Some experience with chassis simulation tools (CarMaker, CarSim, ...) preferred.
• Good understanding of chassis sub-systems and automotive manufacturing practices
• Proficient project management skills. Good technical writing skills
• Proficient in MS Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Flexibility in handling multiple projects and changing priorities
• Ability to work in a culturally diverse team environment and in all weather conditions
• Documented professional high performance vehicle driving experience
• Valid Driver's License and satisfactory driving record
• Candidates applying for positions with Hyundai 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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