Material science engineering

Materials Engineer

HATCI) is seeking an engineer to join the Strategic Materials Team of the Material Development Department to support development efforts concerning new flexible material technologies for North and South American production vehicles through collaborative work withengineering design, design studio, manufacturing, and purchasing teams
Validate new soft trim material technologies and production polymeric materials (e.g., leather, flexible PVC/PU/TPU, foam, fabric, fiber composites, etc.) Work scope would include R&D projects, production material quality improvements, patent submissions, and collaboration with internal HMG (Hyundai Motor Group) teams, suppliers,and the Hyundai R&D center in South Korea
Identify new materials technology projects with high potential (focusing on quality improvement, cost reduction, and/or sustainability) and oversee said projects from concept to production
Manage budget allocation and proposal requests, project management of materials testing and development, and transfer(s) to related teams upon successful completion
Perform root cause analysis on field claim quality-related issues, in addition to collaborating with assembly plants, engineering design teams, and suppliers to implement engineering improvements and countermeasures
Conduct periodic audit testing of material performance (in relation to specification requirements) and competitor benchmarking
Direct lab technicians when conducting material testing and evaluating material performance
Improve the quality of current Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis production parts
Support administrative tasks, such as purchasing requests, vacation requests, travel requests, etc.
Travel up to 20% of the time, both domestically and internationally
Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, material science, plastics engineering technology, polymer science/engineering, rubber engineering technology, or a related field
Professional experience inpolymeric materials, with an emphasis on flexible materials
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
• Retirement Savings and Planning Benefits
• Access to Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Flexible Work Hours