Body Structures Engineer

Hyundai Motor Company; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero dollar employee premiums on medical, dental, and vision

100% employer-paid disability and life insurance

Generous paid time off

Flexible work hours and hybrid work schedule options

Job summary

Hyundai Motor Company in Superior Township, MI is seeking a Body Structures Design and Release Engineer to support product development for Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis vehicles. The role focuses on lightweight, high-strength materials and requires CAD experience, preferably with CATIA V5.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and at least 3 years of experience in Body-in-White design. Hyundai offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage at zero cost.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of Body-in-White design, development, and release experience.
• Ability to operate independently and communicate across functions in a global team.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop body structure components for various vehicles.
• Conduct research to define design requirements for electric vehicle platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for vehicle subsystem integration.
• Support documentation maintenance including design specifications.
• Analyze vehicle performance and test results as per industry standards.

Skills

Body-in-White design experience

Mechanical Engineering (B.S.)

CAD experience (CATIA V5 preferred)

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

Job description

Location: Superior Township, MI, US, 48198

The Structures Engineering Design team is looking for a Body Structures Design and Release Engineer who has experience with Body-in-White design and development. This role will support current and future product development for Upperbody and Underbody designs.

What You Will Do

• Design and develop body structure or frame components and systems for new vehicles, including Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis vehicles, with a focus on lightweight, high-strength steel and aluminum materials
• Conduct research and analysis to identify key design requirements and develop innovative solutions for electric vehicle platforms
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure integration of body structure systems with other vehicle subsystems, including battery systems and electric powertrains
• Support & interface with manufacturing teams and design studio for vehicle development
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and validation reports
• Study and interpret vehicle performance and test results (FMVSS, IIHS, NVH, R&H, body torsional stiffness, etc)
• Create and manage a Bill of Materials, with updated weights at each stage of the vehicle development
• Provide technical guidance and support to other engineers and team members
• Participate in benchmarking activities to study competitive OEMs structural strategies
• Experience using computer-aided design tools (preferred CATIA V5) and engineering tools to create and modify 2D and 3D drawings
• Communicate and cooperate closely between North American affiliates and Korean headquarters
• Travel up to 20% of time domestically and/or internationally: South Korea for early development and North American plant for pre‑production build support

What You Will Bring to the Role

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 3 years of Body-in-White design, development and release to achieve all vehicle-level targets for cost, weight, timing, and functional performance
• CAD experience, preferably CATIA V5
• Excellent communication skills and ability to operate independently and across functions in a global team environment

What Hyundai Can Offer You

• Zero dollar employee premiums on medical, dental, and vision for you and your family
• 100% employer-paid disability and life insurance
• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick and ample holidays
• A global environment that fosters diversity
• Retirement savings and planning benefits
• Flexible work hours and hybrid work schedule options
• Access to health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts

Other Details

Candidates applying for positions with Hyundai KIA must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled and Veteran. VEVRAA Federal contractor.