Mid Level Structure Engineer

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is looking for a mid-level Structure Engineer for our Superior Township, MI facility.

Summary

• Design and develop components for the vehicle structure (body-in-white/BIW Upperbody & Underbody)
• We need passionate engineers who want to be responsible for developing our future vehicles
• The parts you develop will be on vehicles you see on the road

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop body structure 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 studio for vehicle development
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and validation reports
• Study and interpret vehicle performance and test results (FMVSS, IIHS, NVH, R&H, Body Torsional Stiffness, etc)
• Create and manage a Bill of Materials, with 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 competitive OEM's structural strategies
• Experience using Computer-Aided Design Tools (ideally CATIA V5, but not required) and Engineering tools to create and modify 2D and 3D drawings
• Communicate and cooperate closely between North American affiliates and Korean headquarters
• Travel up to 20% of time domestically and/or internationally: South Korea travel for early development and North American plant travel for pre-production build support

What we offer:

• 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
• A global environment that fosters diversity
• Competitive salaries
• Retirement savings and planning benefits
• Flexible work hours, and hybrid work schedule options
• Access to health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts

Engineers should be able to demonstrate:

• Good working knowledge of vehicle structure design, material properties, and assembly process
• Good working knowledge of vehicle body performance and NVH performance
• Knowledge of mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering design and processes
• Knowledge of tooling design variables and processes along with related material
• Innovative thinking and proactive approaches to the technical direction of Structure components
• Good communication to enhance cooperation with other teams
• Familiarity with MS Office to prepare reports/spreadsheets as necessary to support project work
• Basic CAD and 3D design experience. CATIA V5 experience is preferred, but not required
• Self-motivated to learn more, do more, achieve more

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• Minimum of 3 years relevant work experience
• Valid Driver's License & satisfactory driving record
• 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

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