Job Description:
Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is currently looking for a Commercial Vehicle Product Planning Engineer for our Commercial Vehicle Development team in Southern California:
Summary
HATCI’s Commercial Vehicle Development (CVD)-Product Planning team is responsible for being R&D experts in the North American CV Industry & Product (Vehicle, Technology, and Market/Consumer) trends.
The CVD-PP professional in this position will:
- Research & analyze the future industry, market & product/technical trends.
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Take part in/provide inputs into market research.
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Develop strategic product proposals and tactical plans.
In doing so, the CVD-PP professional will be an expert in:
- Commercial Vehicle classes, Vehicle types/usages & Technologies/Features.
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Commercial Vehicle fleet & operator requirements/unmet needs, identifying opportunities for Hyundai market entry.
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OEM Competitors’ actions in Commercial Vehicle markets.
Detailed essential Duties and Responsibilities, including but not limited to:
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Study CV Industry /Market/Product trends and make recommendations or proposals.
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Monitor & report on competitors’ strategy/actions relative to Market/Technical trends.
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Attend truck & trade shows, as applicable, and submit concise analytical reports that identify industry and vehicle trends, including key technologies and strategies.
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Develop industry and competitor sales analyses and market trends.
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Track/distribute information on competitive/market trends, technologies & upcoming requirements to related R&D staff through syndicated resources, meetings, presentations, and other media.
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Prepare bi-weekly, quarterly, and yearly summaries of competitive/market activity.
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Periodic meetings with external experts, with concise reports on key findings.
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Conduct market research, such as Customer/Product/Market survey projects.
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Access and conduct desk research, utilizing 3rd party/syndicated & industry association resources.
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Coordinate proprietary/customized research with specialized research vendors.
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Identify (& conduct periodic meetings with) appropriate external experts.
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Analyze results/author concise reports & recommendations.
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Provide input and recommendations to support the development of Commercial Vehicle strategy & tactical plan.
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Support new CV business exploration and assess market "White Space" opportunities, across all classes & vehicle types.
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Create product recommendations for future Hyundai Commercial Vehicles, identifying key customer requirements/unmet needs, product positioning, brand requirements, and vehicle specifications.
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Meetings with other partners/discussion on market opportunities/requirements, technical issues, and feasibility study.
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Co-work with HATCI departments, Hyundai Motor Group (R&D, Headquarters), and other companies.
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Collaborate with members from CVD-PP, Regulation & Certification, Safety Integration & various Engineering teams (both from HATCI and associated Hyundai Motor organizations) to develop product plan requirements.
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Occasional domestic & international travel may be expected up to 20% of the time.
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Attend trade shows & conferences related to Market/Industry trends, submitting concise reports & early identification of emerging issues.
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Attend collaboration meetings (domestic & internationally) with fellow HMC team members (HATCI departments, HMG R&D/HMG HQ, HMNA, etc.) to further develop consensed product direction.
Qualifications and Requirements:
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Product Planning, Automotive industry analysis, or similar experience required
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Proficient knowledge of Automotive products, ideally CV-related products
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Motor Vehicle (preferably CV) regulation & certification knowledge desired, but not required
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Proficient Project Planning/Management skills
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Proficient skills in coordinating Market Research (including negotiation with vendors)
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Proficient skills in MS Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project
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Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate integrity & ethical behavior
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Demonstrated ability to adapt to rapidly changing business requirements.
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Flexible, organized, and able to work effectively with all levels of employees.
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Fluency with the English language (Bilingual Korean language skill desired, but not necessary).
What We Offer:
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Zero dollar employee premiums on Medical, dental, and vision for you and your family
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100% employer-paid disability and Life insurance
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Generous paid Time Off including vacation, sick, and abundant holidays
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A Global Environment that fosters diversity
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Competitive Salaries
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Retirement savings and planning benefits
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Flexible work hours, and hybrid work schedule options
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Access to Health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts
Required Experience:
Basic Qualifications:
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Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, or other analytical/technical fields
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5 years of automotive market analysis/research & product planning experience
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Valid Drivers License and satisfactory Driving Record
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Candidates applying for positions with HATCI must be legally authorized to work in the United States.Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
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HATCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled and Veteran. VEVRAA Federal contractor
Preferred Qualifications:
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Master’s degree or MBA preferred, but not required
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R&D organization experience preferred but not necessary
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Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is preferred but not necessary for consideration
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Market survey experience (including interviews with customers, dealers and fleets) preferred, but not necessary.
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Experience in performing Internet-based desk research.
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Experience in summarizing Industry news articles or papers in a report format.
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Experience working in a culturally diverse team environment
From: Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI)