EV Body Structures Engineer: Lightweight Design

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

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-dollar medical premiums for you &

Employer-paid disability insurance

Employer-paid life insurance

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) seeks a Body Structures Engineer to join the MPV/Truck/Small Structures Team within Structures Engineering Design, focusing on lightweight, high-strength steel and aluminum structures.

You will design BIW components for Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis models, collaborating with cross-functional teams, supporting manufacturing, and reviewing tests and validation. Travel up to 20% domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
• BIW design and development experience.
• Experience meeting structural targets (cost, weight, durability).
• Proficiency with CAD tools CATIA V6/NX/SolidWorks.
• Experience creating and modifying 2D/3D drawings.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop body structures or frame components for new vehicles.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure integration with subsystems.
• Support manufacturing and manage engineering documentation.
• Analyze test results (FMVSS, IIHS, NVH, etc.) for design improvements.
• Maintain BOMs and update weights through development stages.
• Provide technical guidance to engineers and teams.

Skills

BIW design

CATIA V6

NX

SolidWorks

CATIA V5

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

CATIA V6

NX

SolidWorks

Job description

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) seeks a Body Structures Engineer to join the MPV/Truck/Small Structures Team within Structures Engineering Design, focusing on lightweight, high-strength steel and aluminum structures.

You will design BIW components for Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis models, collaborating with cross-functional teams, supporting manufacturing, and reviewing tests and validation. Travel up to 20% domestically and internationally.