Intern, Global Product Line Management (PLM)

Job Description

<h2>About Hyundai Motor America</h2>
<p>At Hyundai, we are not just building cars; we are crafting experiences that redefine performance, elevate quality, inspire design, and drive innovation forward. We’ve revolutionized our approach to mobility, creating vehicles that represent a complete package of excellence and lead the automotive landscape.</p>
<p>It’s time you rethink what you expect from an employer. We understand that you’re not just building a career – you’re building a life. We passionately believe in our people and recognize that our success is a direct result of our commitment to offering exceptional opportunities for your professional journey. If you are seeking a dynamic environment and aspire to become part of a stellar team of forward-thinking professionals, we invite you to explore this opportunity and apply online today.</p>

<h2>Intern, Global Product Line Management (PLM)</h2>
<p>Are you a driven analytical mind with a passion for the automotive industry and a global perspective? Hyundai Motor America invites you to join our prestigious Global Product Line Management (GPLM) team as an Intern. This isn’t just an internship; it’s an immersive experience where your insights will directly contribute to shaping the future product strategy for Hyundai and Genesis across multiple continents.</p>

<h3>About Global Product Line Management (GPLM)</h3>
<p>The Global Product Line Management (GPLM) division stands at the forefront of market intelligence, acting as the strategic compass for our product portfolio. Our core mission is to conduct rigorous industry and competitive analysis, pinpointing emerging opportunities and potential risks across critical regions including Canada, Mexico, South America, Europe, India, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific. We serve as the central hub for synthesizing market insights, working hand-in-hand with market-level PLM teams who delve into deep dive evaluations of the latest sector changes.</p>
<p>Your role within GPLM will be crucial in transforming this vast intelligence into comprehensive evaluations for Senior Leadership’s awareness and acceptance. A deep and comprehensive understanding of each Global Region’s industry landscape, specific segments, competitive sets, powertrain trends, and diverse consumer behaviors forms the bedrock of our analytical objectives for this internship.</p>

<h3>Major Responsibilities</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Strategic Forecasting Development:</strong&gt Spearhead the development and refinement of sophisticated forecasting methodologies for the Global Region’s Total Industry Volume (TIV), key vehicle segments, and competitor model lines, providing critical foresight for future planning.</li>
<li><strong>Data-Driven Storytelling:</strong&gt Apply advanced statistical techniques to complex, multi-source market data from various origins, aggregating insights into cohesive, executive-ready storyboards that illuminate market dynamics and inform strategic direction.</li>
<li><strong>Competitive Intelligence & Powertrain Strategy:</strong&gt Map the intricate evolution of competitive model lines by powertrain, leveraging your forecasts to prepare compelling proposals for future vehicle powertrain outlooks. Your analytical prowess will provide crucial support and rationale to influence leadership decisions on Hyundai and Genesis model portfolios by market.</li>
<li><strong>Visual Analytics & Critical Thinking:</strong&gt Conduct thorough analysis, apply critical thinking, and utilize coding skills to create impactful visualizations, ensuring market alignment and delivering logical, actionable insights through clear storytelling.</li>
<li><strong>Market Data Management & Collaboration:</strong&gt Systematically organize and categorize refreshed monthly market data into efficient clusters and tables for analysis. You’ll actively communicate with Global PLM teams across the globe to collect essential data and obtain feedback on emerging industry trends, legislative actions, and competitor strategies.</li>
<li><strong>Regional Market Deep Dive:</strong&gt Research unique country-level sales drivers, competitive factors, and regulatory impacts to determine crucial business implications that shape our global strategy.</li>
<li><strong>Global Team Collaboration:</strong&gt Cultivate strong professional relationships and collaborate effectively with over 70 PLM team members across headquarters and global regions, clearly communicating deliverables and thriving in multilingual environments.</li>
</ul>

<h3>Education & Qualifications</h3>
<p>To thrive in this impactful role, we are looking for a candidate who possesses:</p>
<ul>
<li>Must be a high school graduate.</li>
<li>Must be a currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student in a related functional field such as Business Analytics, Economics, Statistics, Marketing, or Engineering with a strong business focus.</li>
</ul>

<h3>Skills & Knowledge</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Exceptional Attention to Detail:</strong&gt A meticulous approach to data and analysis is paramount for accuracy and precision.</li>
<li><strong>Strong Analytical Background:</strong&gt A robust foundation in quantitative analysis and critical thinking is essential.</li>
<li><strong>Storytelling with Data:</strong&gt The capability to translate complex data into clear, concise, and compelling narratives for executive review.</li>
<li><strong>Statistical Techniques:</strong&gt Proficiency in various statistical techniques to extract meaningful insights from large datasets.</li>
<li><strong>Business Acumen:</strong&gt Agility to comprehend and navigate rapidly evolving business environments and market dynamics.</li>
<li><strong>Programming Proficiency:</strong&gt Experience with Python or R for data analysis is highly desired.</li>
<li><strong>Business Intelligence Tools:</strong&gt Familiarity with BI tools such as Tableau or PowerBI for data visualization is highly desired.</li>
</ul>

<h3>Important Internship Details</h3>
<ul>
<li>This is a full-time, paid internship opportunity available from <strong>June to August 2026</strong>.</li>
<li>The position is located in <strong>Fountain Valley, CA</strong>. Please note that relocation assistance or housing will not be offered.</li>
<li>You must be eligible to work up to 40 hours per week during the internship period.</li>
<li>Legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis throughout the internship is required. Visa sponsorship is <strong>not</strong> available for this role.</li>
<li>Standard work hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.</li>
</ul>

<h3>Compensation</h3>
<p>This position offers competitive compensation at <strong>$25.00 per hour</strong>.</p>

<h3>Equal Employment Opportunity</h3>
<p>Hyundai Motor America is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our Company adheres to the equal employment opportunity guidelines set forth by federal, state, and local laws. The information requested on this form is sought in good faith and will not be used to discriminate against the applicant based on race, religion or creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, marital status, sex or gender (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, or related circumstances), gender identity, gender expression, age, citizenship, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, military and veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local laws.</p>