Body Structures Engineer

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI); Superior (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-dollar premiums

Disability & Life Insurance

Paid time off

Competitive salary

Global environment

Retirement planning

Health savings accounts

Flexible work hours

Job summary

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) seeks a Body Structures Engineer to join the Mid-to-Large-Size Structures Team within the Structures Engineering Design Department.

You will design and develop body structure components for Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis vehicles, emphasizing lightweight, high-strength steel and aluminum. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure integration with battery systems and electric powertrains, support manufacturing and studios, and maintain

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline.
• Experience with BIW design and development.
• Ability to collaborate across functions and communicate to technical and non-technical teams.
• Proficiency in CAD tools: CATIA, NX, SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop body structure components and systems for new vehicles with focus on lightweight materials.
• Research design requirements and develop solutions for EV platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate body structures with subsystems including battery and powertrains.
• Support manufacturing and design studios throughout vehicle development.
• Maintain engineering documents, test plans, and validation reports.
• Interpret vehicle performance and test results (e.g., FMVSS, NVH).
• Create and manage BOMs with updated weights at each development stage.
• Provide technical guidance to engineers and team members.
• Benchmark competitors to study structural strategies.

Skills

BIW design

Cross-functional

CAD skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA V6

NX

SolidWorks

Job description

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is looking for an engineer to join the Mid-to-Large-Size Structures Team of the Structures Engineering Design Department, who would support current and future product development efforts concerning upper and under-body systems.

Body Structures Engineer

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 and interface with manufacturing teams and design studios for vehicle development
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and validation reports
• Study and interpret vehicle performance and test results (e.g., 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 structural strategies of competitive OEMs
• Communicate and cooperate closely between North American affiliates and Korean headquarters
• Travel up to 20% of the time, both domestically and internationally
  • South Korea: Travel for early development
  • North American Plants: Travel for pre-production build support

What You Will Bring to the Role:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline
• Professional experience in BIW (body-in-white) design and development
• Experience meeting structural requirements concerning impact, NVH, and durability
• Experience meeting vehicle-level targets concerning cost, weight, timing, and functional performance
• Proficiency with CAD software (e.g., CATIA V6, NX, Solidworks, etc.)
  • CATIA V5 experience highly preferred, but not required
• Experience using engineering tools to create and modify 2D and 3D drawings
• Ability to explain technical topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Adept in Microsoft programs, such as Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word
  • An ability to prepare reports/spreadsheets (when needed) to support project-related work
• Excellent time management, self-management, and organization skills
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal skills

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 Abundant Holidays
• Competitive Salaries
• A Global Environment that Fosters Diversity
• Retirement Savings and Planning Benefits
• Access to Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Flexible Work Hours

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.
  • HATCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled and Veteran. VEVRAA Federal contractor.