Body Structures Engineer

The Structures Engineering Design team is looking for a Body Structures Design and Release Engineer who has experience with Body-in-White design and development. This role will support current and future product development for Upperbody and Underbody designs.

• 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 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 (preferred CATIA V5) 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

• Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 3 years of Body-in-white design, development and releasing to achieve all vehicle level targets for cost, weight, timing, & functional performance.
• CAD, preferably CATIA V5 experience 
• Excellent communication skills and able to effectively operate independently and across functions in a global team environment.

• 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

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.

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is an Equal Opportunity Employer included Disabled and Veteran. VEVRAA Federal contractor.