Job Description

HYUNDAI AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER (HATCI) IS CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR COMMERCIAL VEHICLE PRODUCT PLANNING ENGINEER FOR OUR COMMERCIAL VEHICLE TEAM IN CHINO, CA LOCATION:

SUMMARY

Analyze CV Industry & Product, such as Vehicle, Technology and Market/Consumer & Regulation trends for NA market, with focus on providing input and recommendations to support development of Hyundai/Kia Medium-duty and Heavy-duty Commercial Vehicles, with supplemental Light Commercial Vehicle support as-needed. Initial focus will be on creating reports and recommendations for Senior Management based on market findings with subsequent work becoming more specific as it relates to customer identification, product positioning, brand identity, and vehicle specifications. Position reports within the CV Product Planning Organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Study the CV industry/Product/Market trends, especially New Regulations and Policies for CV
  • Monitor & report on New regulations and Federal/State policies, especially for Eco-friendly CVs
  • Monitor & report on competitor’s strategy/actions in multiple segments and Benchmark key vehicle entries and issue summary reports
  • Attend auto shows throughout the world as applicable and submit cohesive reports that identify industry and vehicle trends, including key technologies and strategies
  • Develop industry and competitor sales analyses and market trends
• Conduct outsourcing projects, such as Customer/Product/Market survey projects
  • Coordinate any necessary research & survey projects with specialized 3rd parties
  • Periodical meeting with external experts & Reports
• Create product recommendations for future Hyundai and Kia Commercial vehicles, such as MD/HD trucks & buses and Commercial vans
• Support New CV business Exploration and Assess market “White Space” opportunities
  • Meetings with other partners and Discussion on Technical issues and feasibility study
• Co-work with HATCI departments, Hyundai Motor Group (R&D, Headquarters), and other companies
• Others as needed
  • Mine data and analyze the results to create reports with recommendations that support organization decision-making
  • Handle administrative functions such as purchasing requests, meeting schedules, etc.
  • Support reviews with engineering groups in Korea
  • Provide status reports, usually written, to senior management
  • Purchase and manage 3rd party resources (reports, consulting, etc.) in support of vehicle trends

Occasional domestic travel may be expected for vehicle manufacturer & trade shows up to 20% of the time.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Proficient knowledge of Automotive products, ideally CV-related products

• Automotive regulation & certification-related experience desired

• Product Planning, Automotive industry analysis or similar experience desired

• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate integrity and ethical behavior

• Demonstrated ability to adapt to rapidly changing business requirements.

• Flexible, organized and able to work effectively with all levels of employees.

• Fluency with English language (Bilingual Korean language skill preferred, but not necessary)

• Market survey experience (including interviews with customers, dealers and fleets) preferred

• Experience in performing Internet-based desk research

• Experience in summarizing Industry news articles or papers in a report format

Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate integrity and ethical behavior

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or Product Development (Mechanical or Automotive engineering major preferred)

Master’s degree or MBA preferred, but not required

2-3 years of experience with OEM, supplier or consulting company preferred but not necessary, ideally in Commercial Vehicle Product Planning or similar full vehicle consideration

Automotive industry-related research experience preferred

Experience working in a culturally diverse team environment

• 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