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.
• Take part in/provide inputs into market research.
• 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.
• Commercial Vehicle fleet & operator requirements/unmet needs, identifying opportunities for Hyundai market entry.
• OEM Competitors’ actions in Commercial Vehicle markets.

Detailed essential Duties and Responsibilities, including but not limited to:

• Study CV Industry /Market/Product trends and make recommendations or proposals.
• Monitor & report on competitors’ strategy/actions relative to Market/Technical trends.
• Attend truck & trade shows, as applicable, and submit concise analytical reports that identify industry and vehicle trends, including key technologies and strategies.
• Develop industry and competitor sales analyses and market trends.
• Track/distribute information on competitive/market trends, technologies & upcoming requirements to related R&D staff through syndicated resources, meetings, presentations, and other media.
• Prepare bi-weekly, quarterly, and yearly summaries of competitive/market activity.
• Periodic meetings with external experts, with concise reports on key findings.
• Conduct market research, such as Customer/Product/Market survey projects.
• Access and conduct desk research, utilizing 3rd party/syndicated & industry association resources.
• Coordinate proprietary/customized research with specialized research vendors.
• Identify (& conduct periodic meetings with) appropriate external experts.
• Analyze results/author concise reports & recommendations.
• Provide input and recommendations to support the development of Commercial Vehicle strategy & tactical plan.
• Support new CV business exploration and assess market "White Space" opportunities, across all classes & vehicle types.
• Create product recommendations for future Hyundai Commercial Vehicles, identifying key customer requirements/unmet needs, product positioning, brand requirements, and vehicle specifications.
• Meetings with other partners/discussion on market opportunities/requirements, technical issues, and feasibility study.
• Co-work with HATCI departments, Hyundai Motor Group (R&D, Headquarters), and other companies.
• 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.
• Occasional domestic & international travel may be expected up to 20% of the time.
• Attend trade shows & conferences related to Market/Industry trends, submitting concise reports & early identification of emerging issues.
• 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:

• Product Planning, Automotive industry analysis, or similar experience required
• Proficient knowledge of Automotive products, ideally CV-related products
• Motor Vehicle (preferably CV) regulation & certification knowledge desired, but not required
• Proficient Project Planning/Management skills
• Proficient skills in coordinating Market Research (including negotiation with vendors)
• Proficient skills in MS Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate integrity & 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 the English language (Bilingual Korean language skill desired, but not necessary).

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
Required Experience:


Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, or other analytical/technical fields
• 5 years of automotive market analysis/research & product planning experience
• Valid Drivers License and satisfactory Driving Record
• 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.
• HATCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled and Veteran. VEVRAA Federal contractor

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or MBA preferred, but not required
• R&D organization experience preferred but not necessary
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is preferred but not necessary for consideration
• Market survey experience (including interviews with customers, dealers and fleets) preferred, but not necessary.
• Experience in performing Internet-based desk research.
• Experience in summarizing Industry news articles or papers in a report format.
• Experience working in a culturally diverse team environment
From: Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI)