R&D Strategy Analyst

Hyundai America Technical Center Inc. (HATCI) is looking for an R&D Strategy Analyst to join the R&D Strategy Team at our Superior Township, MI location. HATCI, as a research and development organization, supports future product-related initiatives for the Hyundai, Genesis, and Kia brands in the North American market. HATCI's R&D Strategy Team is the binding, collaborative force for supporting HATCI within Hyundai Motor Group's industry-leading market position.

Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) has emerged as a leader in the global auto industry with Top 3 worldwide and Top 4 U.S. OEM positions. HATCI is the primary North and Central America R&D division within HMG and is expanding capability to support this leadership position. The recently formed HATCI R&D Strategy Team is at the center of this expansion, targeting best-in-industry engineering, research and testing roles. The newly created R&D Strategy Analyst position has a significant role in supporting the President of HATCI R&D in enhancing the strategic effectiveness of the company

The role of the R&D Strategy Analyst is to support engineering and business teams with planning and execution of technical priorities, assessments, as well as short- and long-term initiatives. The candidate is expected to have a team-oriented approach, be detail-oriented, and maintain a strategic mindset on all projects.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to, support on the following:

• R&D Strategy Forecasting & Planning
• Development of Strategic Roadmaps & Proposals
• Support Executive Strategy Initiatives
• Support Business Planning & Activity Evaluations
• Assessments of R&D Strategy Requests (e.g. risk evaluations, SWOT analysis, etc.)
• Strategic Plan Portfolio Development
• Year-End Reporting Support
• Occasional overtime is required dependent on workload and project deadlines
• Occasional domestic/overseas travel is possible up to 20% of the time

This position will also support various administrative activities, including communication and collaboration with Engineering, HR, and Finance teams to support analysis and presentation of technical strategy evaluations.

Candidates considered will have:

• Analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills
• Experience with data analysis
• Excellent communication skills, creative mindset, and problem-solving ability
• An ability to turn information into action
• Enthusiasm for proactively creating structure out of broad directives
• Proficient with MS Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Proficient skills in virtual conferencing, e.g. WebEx, MS Teams, or similar
• Comfortable working with multiple levels, from Freshman Engineers and Senior Management to Executive Leadership
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively under tight deadlines and ability to adapt to changing business requirements
• A willingness to embrace multi-cultural working environments and perform additional projects as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific, technical, or engineering discipline.
• ~1-10 years' experience in auto or other industry in Strategy, Project Management, or Technical Administration roles
• 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. Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

While not a requirement, candidates with English/Korean language skills should note that on their application (speaking, listening, reading, and writing).

• 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