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>Body Structures Engineer</b></H2> </div><div><p>Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is looking for an 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 systems</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 style="list-style-type:disc"> <li>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</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 structure systems with other vehicle subsystems, including battery systems and electric powertrains</li> <li>Support and interface with manufacturing teams and design studios for vehicle development</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</li> <li>Provide technical guidance and support to other engineers and team members</li> <li>Participate in benchmarking activities to study structural strategies of competitive OEMs</li> <li>Communicate and cooperate closely between North American affiliates and Korean headquarters</li> <li>Travel up to 20% of the time, both domestically and internationally <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li>South Korea: Travel for early development</li> <li>North American Plants: Travel for pre-production build support</li> </ul> </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 style="list-style-type:disc"> <li>Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline</li> <li>Professional experience in BIW (body-in-white) design and development</li> <li>Experience meeting structural requirements concerning impact, NVH, and durability</li> <li>Experience meeting vehicle-level targets concerning cost, weight, timing, and functional performance</li> <li>Proficiency with CAD software (e.g., CATIA V6, NX, Solidworks, etc.) <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li>CATIA V5 experience highly preferred, but not required</li> </ul> </li> <li>Experience using engineering tools to create and modify 2D and 3D drawings</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 <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li>An ability to prepare reports/spreadsheets (when needed) to support project-related work</li> </ul> </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>