Sr. Body Structures Engineer

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI); Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-dollar premiums on Medical,Dental

100% employer-paid Disability and Life

Generous Paid Time Off

Vehicle Fuel Allowance

Vehicle Lease Allowance

Health Savings Accounts and Flexible F

Flexible Work Hours

Job summary

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) seeks a Senior BIW Body Structures Engineer to join the Mid-to-Large Size Structures Team. You will design body components for Hyundai, Kia and Genesis, focusing on lightweight materials and valid CAE analysis across ICE, HEV and EV platforms.

You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing and design studios to ensure integration with subsystems, maintain design docs, and interpret test results. Global travel up to 20% is involved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline.
• 3+ years in automotive vehicle design and development.
• Experience in BIW (body-in-white) design and development.
• Experience in automotive structures, closures, and CAE.
• Proficiency with CAD software (CATIA V6, NX, SolidWorks); CATIA V5 preferred.
• Experience creating and modifying 2D and 3D drawings.
• Strong communication, leadership and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop body structural components and systems for Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis vehicles with lightweight, high-strength materials.
• Identify design requirements and develop solutions for ICE, HEV, and EV platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate body structure with subsystems including battery and powertrains.
• Support manufacturing teams and design studios during vehicle development.
• Maintain engineering docs: design specs, test plans, validation reports.
• Study vehicle performance and test results (FMVSS, IIHS, NVH, R&H, stiffness).
• Create and manage bill of materials and track weight/performance across development stages.
• Provide technical guidance to engineers and team members.
• Benchmark structural strategies of competitive OEMs, both domestically and internationally.
• Communicate between North American affiliates and Korean HQ.
• Travel up to 20% for development and pre-production activities.

Skills

BIW design

CAD tools

Automotive engineering

2D/3D drawings

Project management

Communication skills

Leadership

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA V6

NX

SolidWorks

CATIA V5

Job description

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

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.