Raposo will be responsible for engine, transmission and electrification development for Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Motors Corp. starting Monday.
Raposo served in the R&D division involving powertrain, electric vehicle and battery development at Renault S.A., Nissan Motor Co. and Peugeot carmaker Groupe PSA for 30 years.
Hyundai Motor Group has hired former BMW designer Peter Schreyer and other foreign experts who worked for leading global carmakers.