About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Chassis Frame Engineer </b></H2> </div><div><p>Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is looking for a design and release engineer to join the Structures Engineering Design Team and support current and future body-on-frame design and development efforts. Additionally, the Chassis Frame Engineer could support with Body/BIW (body-in-white) structure development efforts concerning current and future product development.</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What You Will Do:</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li>Design and develop frame structure(s), components, and systems for new vehicles, including Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis vehicles, with a focus on lightweight, high-strength steel and aluminum materials</li> <li>Conduct research and analysis to identify key design requirements and develop innovative solutions for electric vehicle platforms</li> <li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure integration of body-on-frame structure systems with other vehicle subsystems, including battery systems and electric powertrains</li> <li>Support and interface with manufacturing teams and design studios on vehicle development efforts</li> <li>Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and validation reports</li> <li>Study and interpret vehicle performance and test results (e.g., FMVSS, IIHS, NVH, R&H, Body Torsional Stiffness, etc.)</li> <li>Create and manage a bill of materials, with updated weights at each stage of the vehicle development process</li> <li>Provide technical guidance and support to other engineers and team members</li> <li>Participate in benchmarking activities to study competitive OEMs' structural strategies</li> <li>Create and modify 3D data and 2D drawings via CATIA V5 and other engineering tools</li> <li>Liaise between North American affiliates and Korean headquarters</li> <li>Update Management throughout the product lifecycle</li> <li>Travel up to 25% of the time, both domestically and internationally</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What You Will Bring to the Role:</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering</li> <li>Minimum 3 years of experience in body-on-frame design and development</li> <li>Experience in meeting structural requirements concerning impact, NVH, and durability focuses</li> <li>Good working knowledge of vehicle structure design, material properties, and assembly processes</li> <li>Knowledge of mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering design and processes</li> <li>Knowledge of tooling design variables and processes, along with related materials</li> <li>Innovative thinking and proactive approaches to the technical direction of structural components</li> <li>Familiarity with CAD and 3D design tools <ul> <li>CATIA V5 experience highly preferred, but not required</li> </ul> </li> <li>Ability to explain technical topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders</li> <li>Adept in Microsoft programs, such as Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word</li> <li>Excellent time management, self-management, and organization skills</li> <li>Strong written, oral, and interpersonal skills</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What Hyundai Can Offer You:</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li>Zero-dollar Employee Premiums on Medical, Dental, and Vision for You and Your Family</li> <li>100% Employer-paid Disability and Life Insurance</li> <li>Generous Paid Time Off, Including Vacation, Sick, and Abundant Holidays</li> <li>Competitive Salaries</li> <li>A Global Environment that Fosters Diversity</li> <li>Retirement Savings and Planning Benefits</li> <li>Access to Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts </li> <li>Flexible Work Hours</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Other Details:</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li>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. <ul> <li>HATCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled and Veteran. VEVRAA Federal contractor.</li> </ul> </li> </ul></div></div></div>