Senior Automotive Studio Engineer - Concept & Feasibility

Hyundai Motor Company; Irvine, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyundai Motor Company’s Kia Design Center in Irvine seeks a studio engineer to bridge design and engineering for innovative vehicle concepts. You will design and engineer body structures and packaging for concept programs, and translate requirements into 3D design guides for feasible execution.

The role requires 5+ years in automotive engineering, strong English and Korean communication, and proficiency in CATIA V5 and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering.
• 5+ years in automotive engineering; studio experience preferred.
• Deep understanding of vehicle architecture and production constraints.
• Excellent English and Korean communication skills.
• Proficient in CATIA V5 and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer body structures and packaging for concept programs.
• Create compelling technical concept proposals to drive design solutions.
• Interpret requirements into 3D design guides for feasible execution.
• Ensure proposals align with brand identity, feasibility, and regulations.
• Foster collaboration between Korea and US design teams.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

English communication

Korean communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Automotive Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

MS Office

Job description

Hyundai Motor Company’s Kia Design Center in Irvine seeks a studio engineer to bridge design and engineering for innovative vehicle concepts. You will design and engineer body structures and packaging for concept programs, and translate requirements into 3D design guides for feasible execution.

The role requires 5+ years in automotive engineering, strong English and Korean communication, and proficiency in CATIA V5 and MS Office.