South Korean automotive supplier will establish larger 400,000-square-foot manufacturing operation in Chesterfield Township
CHESTERFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (September 15, 2026) — Hansae Mobility USA Manufacturing LLC, the U.S. subsidiary of South Korean automotive components manufacturer Hansae Mobility Co. Ltd., plans to invest more than $93.2 million to expand its Michigan operations in Macomb County.
The project will create 102 new jobs and support the retention of 171 existing positions as the company establishes a larger 400,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Chesterfield Township.
Hansae Mobility specializes in driveline systems and other automotive components serving major global vehicle manufacturers. The expansion will bring additional assembly and machining operations under one roof while shifting some manufacturing activities currently performed by suppliers in South Korea to Michigan.
Hansae Mobility Expands Automotive Manufacturing in Macomb County
The larger Chesterfield Township operation will accommodate Hansae Mobility’s growing final-assembly business while adding integrated machining capabilities.
Combining those processes within one facility is expected to reduce transportation costs, improve production efficiency and increase supply-chain responsiveness.
The expansion will also allow Hansae Mobility to insource certain manufacturing activities that are currently performed overseas, adding domestic production capacity to Michigan’s automotive supply chain.
Hansae Mobility already has an established Michigan presence, with trade records identifying its U.S. manufacturing operations in Pontiac and ongoing shipments of automotive components from South Korea.
“We are pleased to become part of the Chesterfield Township community and to expand Hansae Mobility’s manufacturing presence in Michigan,” said Roy (Taein) Kim, president of Hansae Mobility USA Manufacturing LLC.
Kim said the investment represents the company’s next stage of U.S. growth after nearly a decade of American operations.
“By bringing expanded assembly and machining capabilities together, we will strengthen our ability to serve customers while creating meaningful career opportunities and building a long-term partnership with the region,” Kim said.
Project Will Create 102 Jobs and Retain 171 Positions
The expansion is expected to create approximately 102 new jobs while retaining 171 existing positions.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said the project adds to Michigan’s automotive manufacturing and supply-chain activity.
“Today’s announcement will create 102 new good-paying jobs and help cement Michigan as the best place to chase the next big idea,” Whitmer said.
Michigan continues to prioritize mobility, automotive manufacturing and supply-chain localization as part of its economic-development strategy. State programs have also focused on workforce training for automotive, mobility, battery and advanced-manufacturing employers.
Michigan Approves Incentives for $93.2 Million Project
The project is being supported by a $625,000 Michigan Business Development Program performance-based grantthrough the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.
Total anticipated capital investment is $93,214,535.
Michigan Works! has also developed a workforce-support proposal valued at approximately $702,413, including an estimated $582,000 from the Going PRO Talent Fund.
The Going PRO program supports employer-based workforce training, including on-the-job instruction, apprenticeships and classroom training leading to industry-recognized credentials.
MEDC CEO Quentin L. Messer Jr. said the project reflects Michigan’s continuing efforts to attract international automotive investment and localize supply chains.
“Today’s announcement is a testament to the state’s ongoing leadership in the automotive industry and the strengths of our workforce, mobility ecosystem, and supply chain capabilities,” Messer said.
Macomb County Builds on Advanced Automotive Manufacturing Base
Macomb County officials said the project will provide additional employment opportunities while strengthening the region’s automotive manufacturing cluster.
“This project represents more than a major investment in a new facility. It is an investment in our workforce and our community,” said Vicky Rowinski, director of Planning and Economic Development for Macomb County.
Rowinski noted that retaining 171 jobs while adding approximately 102 positions will further strengthen Macomb County’s advanced automotive manufacturing sector.
Detroit Regional Partnership President and CEO Justin Robinson said Hansae Mobility’s continued investment underscores Southeast Michigan’s attractiveness to global mobility companies.
Chesterfield Township Supervisor Bradley Kersten also welcomed the company’s decision to establish the expanded operation in the community, citing the project’s employment and economic-development impact.
Expansion Brings More Automotive Supply Chain Activity to Michigan
Hansae Mobility’s project reflects a broader movement among automotive suppliers to place production closer to their North American customers.
By combining machining and assembly operations in Chesterfield Township, the company expects to shorten supply chains, reduce transportation requirements and expand its U.S. production capabilities.
With more than $93.2 million in capital investment, a 400,000-square-foot manufacturing facility, 102 new jobs and 171 retained positions, the project represents a significant addition to Macomb County’s automotive manufacturing sector and Michigan’s broader mobility supply chain.
