Interior Aircraft Assembly Manager jobs in Ann Arbor, MI

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is looking for an Interior Trim Manager for our Superior Township, MI facility. This individual will lead our diverse and growing Interior Engineering Design Team in development of upcoming vehicles and technologies related to Interior Trim: Pillar Trim, Headliner, Carpet, etc.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities, including but not limited to:

• Manage Interior Trim team and deliverables in support of overall program deliverables. Develop goals and objectives for all direct reports. Assign tasks and projects to support the related team’s work plan. Ensure all goals and key performance metrics are met for your team.
• Be a subject matter expert in relation to Automotive Interior Trim, especially for our focused efforts with Electrified Vehicles and Light Duty Trucks
• Ensure Vehicle Development process is followed from concept to post production, satisfying all customer requirements along the way. Conducting competitive benchmarking, detailed engineering cost/weight analysis, performing drawing release, executing engineering orders, meeting safety/regulatory targets, etc.
• Manage and direct Engineers in daily activities for work projects relating to team activities in support of our three brands: Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis
• Manage new technology development: Generate ideas and strategies with the goal of implementation to the production vehicle
• Support affiliate requests for Engineering studies and market research for North American customers.
• Review progress to work plan and quality of work. Provide technical direction and guidance. Accurately maintain and update project status reports and review with upper management routinely.
• Create and present bi-weekly team reports summarizing the activities of the past 2 weeks and detailing the planned activities of the upcoming weeks
• Create and present technical reports for presentation to upper Management, affiliates and others
• Interface and co-work with other teams within VE, HATCI and its affiliates - Project Management, Product Planning, Materials Development, Safety Integration, Regulation & Certification, Sales and Marketing, Manufacturing - provide support as required with testing, development, vehicle clinics, etc.
• Ensure administrative functions such as purchasing requests, timecard, vacation requests, travel requests, etc., are followed on a timely basis
• Perform additional projects as assigned
• Travel up to 20% of time domestically and internationally.

Managerial Responsibilities:

• Manage, train, evaluate, discipline and make recommendations for hire, pay changes, promotions or terminations.
• Assign or distribute work to co-workers.
• Instruct and/or train in methods or procedures.
• Respond to complaints or grievances.
• Write and execute performance and competency evaluations.
• Make recommendations for hiring or regarding unsatisfactory performance.

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

• Bachelor in Engineering (minimum) with MBA or Master’s Degree Preferred
• 10 years in automotive vehicle design and development with increasing levels of project and team management
• 3 years mentoring/leading/managing other engineers
• Expert in Vehicle Design and Solving Development and Quality Issues (Warranty, IQS, Plant Issues, Field Issues)
• Significant experience and expertise in Automotive areas of Interior Trim
• Experience working and accepting culturally diverse team environment and willingness to learn new ways of interacting
• Valid Driver's License & 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

Required Skills

• Expert oral and written communication skills
• Experience in CATIA or similar CAD systems
• Expert Project Management skills
• Flexible in program and process changes. Hyundai/Kia/Genesis is willing to make late changes to satisfy customer needs.
• Expert skills in MS Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Proficient time management and organization skills
• Proficient self-management skills

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Office Environment - no specific or unusual physical or environmental demands.
• Shop Environment - exposure to fuel, compressed air/gas, emissions and exhaust fumes; pinching, tripping, electrical, and chemical hazards; bending and stooping required; must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and work safely with hand power tools. May work in outdoors or indoors in extremes of weather and temperature. Safety glasses required.
• Laboratory Environment - exposure to fuel, compressed air/gas, emissions and exhaust fumes. May be exposed to hazardous conditions; must have clear understanding of safety; may have to lift up to 50 lbs. Safety glasses required.

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From: Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI)