Body Structure / BIW Design Engineer II

Body Structure / BIW Design Engineer II

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is seeking a passionateEngineer II for the Mid to Large-size Structures Team, who would assist in designing and developing components for the vehicle structures (i.e., body-in-white (BIW) upper body & underbody / body on frame) of Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis vehicles.

What You Will Do :

• Design and develop body structure or frame 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 electric vehicle platforms
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure integration of body structure systems with other vehicle subsystems, including battery systems and electric powertrains
• Support & 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 (i.e., FMVSS, IIHS, NVH, R&H, Body Torsional Stiffness, etc.)
• Create and manage a bill of materialswith updated weights 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

What You Will Bring to the Role :

Capability in CATIA V5 is ideal, but not required

What Hyundai Can Offer You :

Other Details :

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