Sr. Body Structures Engineer

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI); Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-dollar premiums for Medical, Dent

Employer-paid disability & life

Generous paid time off

Competitive salaries

Vehicle fuel & lease allowances

Health Savings & Flexible Spending

Flexible work hours

Job summary

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) in the United States seeks a Senior Engineer to join the Mid-to-Large Size Structures Team and advance body-in-white (BIW) and under-body designs for Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis programs.

You will design body components, conduct CAE analyses, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and document specs and test plans while supporting development and pre-production activities across global locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1+3 years of automotive vehicle design experience preferred.
• Experience in BIW design and development.
• Proficiency with CAD tools and drawing creation.
• Ability to communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop body structural components and systems for new vehicles (HYUNDAI, KIA, Genesis).
• Conduct research to identify design requirements for ICE, HEV, EV platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure integration with subsystems.
• Support manufacturing teams and design studios.
• Develop engineering documentation, specs, tests, and validation reports.
• Study vehicle performance and test results (FMVSS, IIHS, NVH, R&H).
• Create and manage bill of materials and track weight/performance.
• Provide technical guidance to engineers and teammates.
• Benchmark competitive OEM structural strategies.
• Communicate with North American affiliates and Korean HQ.
• Travel up to 20% domestically/internationally (Korea, NA plants).

Skills

BIW design

CAE

CAD software

2D/3D drawings

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related

Tools

CATIA V6

NX

SolidWorks

Job description

Job description:

Sr. Body Structures Engineer

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is looking for a Senior Engineer to join the Mid-to-Large Size Structures Team of the Structures Engineering Design Department, who would support current and future product development efforts concerning upper and under-body designs

What You Will Do:

• Design and develop body structural components and systems for new vehicles, including Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis vehicles, with a focus on lightweight, high-strength steel and aluminum materials
• Conduct research and analysis to identify key design requirements and develop innovative solutions for ICE, HEV, and EVplatforms
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure integration of body structure systems with other vehicle subsystems, including battery systems and electric powertrains
• Support and interface with manufacturing teams and design studios for vehicle development
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and validation reports
• Study and interpret vehicle performance and test results (e.g., FMVSS, IIHS, NVH, R&H, Body Torsional Stiffness, etc.)
• Create and manage a bill of materials, measuring weight and performance at each stage of the vehicle development
• Provide technical guidance and support to other engineers and team members
• Participate in benchmarking activities to study structural strategies of competitive OEMs
• Communicate and cooperate closely between North American affiliates and Korean headquarters
• Travel up to 20% of the time, both domestically and internationally
  • South Korea: Travel for early development
  • North American Plants: Travel for pre-production build support

What You Will Bring to the Role:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline
• 3+ years in automotive vehicle design and development with increasing levels of project and team management responsibilities
• Professional experience in BIW (body-in-white) design and development
• Experience and expertise in automotive areas, such as structures, closures, and CAE
• Proficiency with CAD software (e.g., CATIA V6, NX, Solidworks, etc.)
  • CATIA V5 experience highly preferred, but not required
• Experience using engineering tools to create and modify 2D and 3D drawings
• 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, project management, and organization skills
• Strong written, oral, interpersonal, presentation, and leadership skills
• Flexibility with program and process changes. Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis may make late changes to satisfy customer needs.

What Hyundai Can Offer You:

• Zero-dollar Employee Premiums on Medical, Dental, and Vision for You and Your Family
• 100% Employer-paid Disability and Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off, Including Vacation, Sick, and Abundant Holidays
• Competitive Salaries
• A Global Environment that Fosters Diversity
• Retirement Savings and Planning Benefits
• Vehicle Fuel Allowance
• Vehicle Lease Allowance
• Access to Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Flexible Work Hours

Other Details:

• Candidates applying for positions with Hyundai KIA must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

HATCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled and Veteran. VEVRAA Federal contractor.