Lead Closures BIW Engineer — Flexible Hours

Hyundai Motor Company; United States; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is seeking a Closures BIW Engineer to support the development of advanced closure systems for Hyundai's next‑generation vehicles. The role requires hands‑on product development, leadership, and cross‑functional collaboration with designers, testers, and manufacturing engineers in the U.S.

SUV, pickup, and off‑road segments. The engineer will design and release closure components such as doors, hoods, tails, and hinges, while mentoring junior

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of work experience concerning sheet metal (i.e., steel and aluminum), polymers & elastomer design, forming, welding, joining, and production assembly techniques.
• 3+ years of professional experience with closure BIW and mixed material design and release responsibilities.
• Proficiency in Catia V5 for 3D modeling, including surface modeling, assemblies, and 2D drawing generation
• Good working knowledge of closure mechanisms
• Sound understanding of sealing design, assembly, and tooling
• Experience in cradle‑to‑grave product development best practices and processes
• OEM product launch experience
• Familiarity with part and assembly Datum schemes and dimensional tolerance application
• Experience with truck, SUV, off‑road, and electric vehicle BIW closures architecture
• Experience planning and executing vehicle or component tests (e.g., durability rigs, track testing, and NVH evaluations)
• Exposure to innovation concerning advanced technology development projects
• 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, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• Strong problem‑solving skills
• Willingness to attend training sessions, workshops, or conferences to enhance skills and knowledge
• Project management experience
• Valid Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record

Responsibilities

• Design and develop closure systems (i.e., side doors, hood, trunk lid, tailgate, liftgate, body side sealing flanges, hinges, and innovative advanced closures)
• Perform design‑releasing duties for North American‑based vehicle projects and manage system BOMs
• Create and modify 3D data and 2D drawings via CATIA V5 and other engineering tools
• Lead system cost/mass target reduction studies for components/parts
• Lead investigations into system quality, assembly obstacles, and durability issues, suggest engineering improvements, and mentor and guide junior engineers on best practices to mitigate future issues
• Lead cross‑functional team interface actions with other engineering design teams, suppliers, etc., both domestically and within Korea
• Lead design and issue resolution actions with US‑based Korean Coordinators
• Review and advise on part/system performance and regulatory testing
• Lead system benchmarking activities for future product development opportunities
• Liaise between North American affiliates and Korean headquarters
• Recommend engineering improvements for assessed field claims based on customer feedback and other sources
• Support the interpretation of regulations and crash performance requirements
• Support the advanced development of closure systems and components for future vehicles
• Remain current with new technology and best practices to drive innovation
• Travel up to 20% of the time, both domestically and internationally

Skills

Sheet metal design

Closure BIW design

Catia V5

3D modeling

Surface modeling

2D drawings

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Data analysis

MS Office

Durability testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or automotive engineering

Master’s degree in mechanical or automotive engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

Job description

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is seeking a Closures BIW Engineer to support the development of advanced closure systems for Hyundai's next‑generation vehicles. The role requires hands‑on product development, leadership, and cross‑functional collaboration with designers, testers, and manufacturing engineers in the U.S.

SUV, pickup, and off‑road segments. The engineer will design and release closure components such as doors, hoods, tails, and hinges, while mentoring junior