Kemp announces 320 new Hyundai Transys jobs in Georgia – FOX 5 Atlanta

Kemp announces 320 new Hyundai Transys jobs in Georgia  FOX 5 Atlanta

Gov. Brian Kemp announced Thursday that Hyundai Transys will invest nearly $560 million to expand its automotive manufacturing. ATLANTA – Gov. Brian Kemp announced Thursday that Hyundai Transys will invest nearly $560 million to expand its automotive manufacturing presence in West Point, bringing 320 new jobs to the area. Hyundai Transys plans to construct a third plant and upgrade its existing two facilities at 6801 Kia Parkway. The expansion will boost production capacity for electrified powertrains used in hybrid vehicles. The company currently employs about 1,250 workers at the West Point location. The new investment will create administrative, supervisory and production positions. Officials have not yet released a specific construction timeline or an exact opening date for the new third plant.

It is also unclear when hiring for the 320 new positions will officially begin. Hyundai Transys was founded in 1994 and has grown into a global supplier specializing in automotive powertrains and seating systems. The company operates 32 sites across 10 countries with more than 11,185 employees worldwide. In 2025, Automotive News ranked Hyundai Transys 27th among global auto parts manufacturers by sales revenue. The supplier has maintained operations in Georgia for over two decades. "As the automotive manufacturing industry continues to make historic investments in our state, this facility will further enhance the strength of that ecosystem," Kemp