EV BIW Structures Engineer (Lightweight, Flexible Hours)

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

Employer-paid disability

Paid time off

Competitive salaries

Global environment

Retirement planning

Health accounts

Flexible hours

Job summary

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

The role focuses on developing upper and under-body systems for Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis vehicles with emphasis on lightweight materials. The candidate will collaborate across functions to integrate body structure with battery systems and powertrains, create documentation, and support global development efforts,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline required.
• Professional experience in BIW (body-in-white) design and development.
• Experience meeting structural requirements for impact, NVH, and durability.
• Experience meeting vehicle-level targets for cost, weight, timing, and performance.
• Proficiency with CAD software (CATIA V6, NX, Solidworks). CATIA V5 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop body structure components and systems for new vehicles (Hyundai, Kia, Genesis).
• Focus on lightweight, high-strength steel and aluminum materials.
• Conduct research to identify design requirements and innovative EV solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate body structure with subsystems.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation and test plans.
• Study vehicle performance and test results (FMVSS, IIHS, NVH, R&H).
• Create and manage BOMs with updated weights.
• Provide guidance to other engineers and team members.
• Participate in benchmarking of competitive OEMs.
• Communicate with North American affiliates and Korean HQ.
• Travel up to 20% domestically and internationally (South Korea and NA plants).

Skills

BIW design

Structural analysis

CAD software

Technical communication

MS Office

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

CATIA V6

NX

SolidWorks

CATIA V5

Job description

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

The role focuses on developing upper and under-body systems for Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis vehicles with emphasis on lightweight materials. The candidate will collaborate across functions to integrate body structure with battery systems and powertrains, create documentation, and support global development efforts,