About the role
10891-Manager, Platform Engineering Location: Joliet, IL (5 days on-site)
Company Overview Hyundai Autoever America (HAEA) is the dynamic IT powerhouse behind Hyundai Motor Corporation, a Fortune 500 global leader in the automotive industry. As a key affiliate, we provide cutting-edge IT services and Managed Services Provider support to top brands including Kia, Genesis, Hyundai Translead, Hyundai Mobis, Hyundai Capital, and Glovis. HAEA offers a truly global and collaborative environment. Here, you'll drive innovation, boost operational efficiency, and help shape the future of mobility for the Hyundai Motor Group. At HAEA, we understand that IT is the cornerstone of today's fast-evolving digital world. By uniting all IT resources under one roof, we deliver consistent, top-quality solutions while serving as the crucial information link between Hyundai's Global Headquarters and North American operations. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make a real impact at a world-class company, Hyundai AutoEver America is the place to grow your career. Join us and be part of the transformation that's driving the future of automotive innovation. Website: http://www.haeaus.com
About the Role
We are looking for a collaborative and technically skilled Manager, Platform Engineering to lead our platform infrastructure team supporting critical manufacturing and business operations at our Joliet facility. In this role, you will help shape the technology foundation that enables reliable, secure, and efficient plant operations.
You will work closely with IT teams, business stakeholders, and plant leadership to ensure our infrastructure, storage, backup, and network environments remain resilient, scalable, and aligned with business needs. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on technology leader who enjoys mentoring teams, driving operational excellence, and modernizing enterprise infrastructure.
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What You'll Do
Team Leadership & Collaboration
* Lead, mentor, and develop a team of platform and infrastructure engineers. * Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and operational excellence. * Partner with business and plant stakeholders to understand technology needs and deliver effective solutions. * Support and coordinate the work of both onshore and offshore engineering resources.
Infrastructure & Platform Operations
* Oversee the daily operation of the Joliet plant's server, storage, backup, and network environments. * Help ensure the availability, performance, and reliability of critical infrastructure supporting manufacturing operations. * Guide the installation, maintenance, monitoring, and optimization of Windows and Linux server environments. * Support virtualization and compute platforms to enable business growth and operational efficiency.
Storage, Backup & Data Protection
* Lead capacity planning and performance optimization for enterprise storage platforms. * Help maintain reliable data protection and recovery capabilities through backup and disaster recovery solutions. * Continuously evaluate opportunities to improve system performance, resiliency, and operational effectiveness.
Network & Security
* Oversee the support and management of network infrastructure, including routing, switching, and security technologies. * Ensure secure, stable, and efficient connectivity across plant operations and business systems. * Work with security and infrastructure teams to maintain compliance with company standards and best practices.
Service Excellence & Process Improvement
* Lead incident, problem, and change management activities to support stable operations. * Drive continuous improvement initiatives aligned with IT service management best practices. * Help identify, prioritize, and resolve technical issues affecting users and business operations. * Establish processes and standards that improve service quality and operational efficiency.
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What Will Make You Successful
* Strong leadership skills with a passion for developing and empowering technical teams. * Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on operational support. * Experience managing enterprise infrastructure environments, including servers, storage, virtualization, backup, and networking technologies. * Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make informed decisions in complex technical environments. * Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. * A customer-focused mindset with a commitment to reliability, service quality, and continuous improvement.
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Leadership Responsibilities
* Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management for team members. * Participate in recruiting, onboarding, and talent development activities. * Establish team priorities aligned with organizational objectives. * Support a positive, inclusive, and high-performing work environment.
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Working Environment
This role supports a 24x7 manufacturing operation. The Platform Engineering Manager participates in an on-call leadership rotation and provides support during major incidents when needed. We are committed to maintaining a healthy balance between operational responsibilities and team well-being while ensuring critical business systems remain available.
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Why Join Us?
You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a critical manufacturing operation while leading a talented team and influencing the future direction of our infrastructure environment. If you enjoy solving complex technical challenges, developing people, and driving operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.
What we require from you: * Bachelor of Science degree preferred or equivalent work experience (including 6+ years experience in Information Technology). * 10 Years managing a technical support or infrastructure team. * Experience leading a team in the integration and support of Windows and Linux (RedHat/CentOS) server environments and virtualization platforms. * Hands-on experience managing HPE Nimble/Alletra storage and Veeam Backup & Replication. * Strong working knowledge of Cisco network devices (routing, switching, and firewalls). * 7+ years of experience in managing compute, storage, backup, and network infrastructure. * 2+ years management experience * Prior experience supporting a manufacturing or plant environment strongly preferred. * ITIL certification preferred. * AWS and/or Azure certification preferred.
Team Culture:
Our team thrives on collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. We foster a supportive environment where every member is encouraged to share ideas and contribute to problem-solving. We value: * Passion for Technology: We are enthusiastic about emerging technologies and their potential to transform the automotive industry. * Agility: We work in an agile environment, adapting quickly to changes and continuously improving our processes. * Teamwork: We believe in the power of teamwork and collaboration, supporting each other to achieve common goals. * Growth: We prioritize personal and professional growth, offering opportunities for learning and development. * Inclusivity: We maintain an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives are valued and everyone feels welcome.
Salary Range: $110,000 - $135,000
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.