Job Description
Job Description
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.
- Take part in/provide inputs into market research.
- Develop strategic product proposals and tactical plans.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Occasional domestic & international travel may be expected up to 20% of the time.
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)
- 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
Compensation
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, or other analytical/technical fields
- 5 years of automotive market analysis/research & product planning experience
- Valid Driver's 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.
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