Engineer, Vehicle Development
Date: Nov 9, 2019
Location: Irvine, California, US
Company: KIA Motors America
At Kia, we’re creating award-winning products and redefining what value means in the automotive industry. It takes a special group of individuals to do what we do, and we do it together. Our culture is fast-paced, collaborative, and innovative. Our people thrive on thinking differently and challenging the status quo. We are creating something special here, a culture of learning and opportunity, where you can help Kia achieve big things and most importantly, feel passionate and connected to your work every day.
Kia provides team members with competitive benefits including 100% premium paid medical, dental and vision coverage for you and your dependents, 401(k) plan matching of 100% up to 6% of the salary deferral, and time off starting at 14 days per year. Kia also offers company lease and purchase programs, company-wide holiday shutdown, paid volunteer hours, and premium lifestyle amenities at our corporate campus in Irvine, California.
The Vehicle Development Engineer will support the Forward Model Engineering team’s development of new vehicles and operates to strengthen the Kia brand through continuing to elevate Kia quality and brand reputation.
To support these objectives, the KMNA Product Quality and Customer Experience Department require an engineer with strong vehicle evaluation skills, technical knowledge, and excellent communication skills to represent the voice of the North American customer. The purpose of this position is to support vehicle development of Kia vehicles from the conceptual stages to production to ensure the product fulfills the expectations of the North American customer.
Since this role possesses the ability to strongly influence Kia’s future product offerings, competence and mastery of existing multiple vehicle systems and emerging technologies is required. This role will be heavily relied on as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for new technologies like ADAS, EV, Hybrid Systems, and alternative fuel systems. A strong foundation in conventional automotive disciplines such as vehicle dynamics (ride/steering/handling), NVH, powertrain systems, HVAC, and others must also be heavily relied upon to ensure success.
Priority 1st - 30%
Support development and launch processes for new models through evaluation and testing in the field. This includes ride/handling/steering and nvh evaluation work. Also provide input on interior feature execution and usage. Identify and report development issues to the respective engineering and planning teams for resolution.
Priority 2nd - 25%
Manage the evaluation and verification process of Powertrain and ADAS related features on new models and support service engineering team as required
Priority 3rd - 10%
Interface for KMNA new product development with KCI and KMM
Priority 4th - 10%
Conduct advanced research and benchmarking to identify quality risk and trends in the industry as new technologies emerge
Priority 5th - 10%
Correlate KIA DNA spefific requirements to customer perception and set/develop meausreable targets
Priority 6th - 10%
Documentation Review
Priority 7th - 5%
Training / Administration responsibilities
- Minimum BS Mechanical/Electrical/Automotive Engineering degree from an accredited institution
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in automotive development
- Preferred 5 years’ experience in engineering and product development
- Strong working knowledge of automobiles with ability to perform hands-on diagnostic assessments along with automotive system mechanical and electrical work
- Must have deep understanding of vehicle development process from design stage all the way through manufacturing and start of production
- Strong vehicle driving skills needed, involvement with auto racing preferred
- Desired experience in vehicle instrumentation and trouble shooting
- Experience with vehicle computer systems calibration a plus
- Experience with ADAS and other newly emerging technologies a plus
- Experience with vehicle dynamics and suspension tuning/evaluation desired
Equal Employment Opportunities
KMA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, including pregnancy and childbirth and related medical conditions, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, legally protected physical disability or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, protected veteran or military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. KMA complies with applicable law governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which KMA has offices. The KMA EEO policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment.
Disclaimer: The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification and for this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
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