Senior Wheels & Tires Engineer – Off‑Road & High‑Performance

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI); Superior (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-dollar Employee Premiums

100% Employer-paid Disability

Generous Paid Time Off

Competitive Salaries

Retirement Savings Benefits

Job summary

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is seeking a Senior Engineer for the Chassis Engineering Design Team. This role involves leading design, development, and validation for wheel and tire systems specifically for U.S.

SUVs, pickup trucks, and off-road vehicles. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in chassis design, proficiency in CATIA V5, and a strong focus on cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in chassis and suspension design.
• Strong understanding of vehicle ride and handling.
• In-depth understanding of off-road performance and NVH considerations.
• Experience with pickup trucks, SUVs, or off-road vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of wheel and tire systems.
• Define validation plans for durability and reliability testing.
• Ensure compliance with FMVSS and SAE standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Wheel and tire systems design

CATIA V5

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Mechanical engineering

Validation and testing

Supplier coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Master’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

PDM systems

CAE tools

Job description

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is seeking a Senior Engineer for the Chassis Engineering Design Team. This role involves leading design, development, and validation for wheel and tire systems specifically for U.S.

SUVs, pickup trucks, and off-road vehicles. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in chassis design, proficiency in CATIA V5, and a strong focus on cross-functional collaboration.