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Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc.

Mid Level Structure Engineer

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc., Superior, Michigan, United States,


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 vehiclesThe 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 materialsConduct research and analysis to identify key design requirements and develop innovative solutions for electric vehicle platformsCollaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure integration of body structure systems with other vehicle subsystems, including battery systems and electric powertrainsSupport & Interface with manufacturing teams and design studio for vehicle developmentDevelop and maintain engineering documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and validation reportsStudy 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 developmentProvide technical guidance and support to other engineers and team membersParticipate in benchmarking activities to study competitive OEM's structural strategiesExperience using Computer-Aided Design Tools (ideally CATIA V5, but not required) and Engineering tools to create and modify 2D and 3D drawingsCommunicate and cooperate closely between North American affiliates and Korean headquartersTravel 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 family100% employer-paid disability and life insuranceGenerous paid time off including vacation, sick and abundant holidaysA global environment that fosters diversityCompetitive salariesRetirement savings and planning benefitsFlexible work hours, and hybrid work schedule optionsAccess 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 processGood working knowledge of vehicle body performance and NVH performanceKnowledge of mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering design and processesKnowledge of tooling design variables and processes along with related materialInnovative thinking and proactive approaches to the technical direction of Structure componentsGood communication to enhance cooperation with other teamsFamiliarity with MS Office to prepare reports/spreadsheets as necessary to support project workBasic CAD and 3D design experience. CATIA V5 experience is preferred, but not requiredSelf-motivated to learn more, do more, achieve more

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related disciplineMinimum of 3 years relevant work experienceValid Driver's License & satisfactory driving recordCandidates 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 hireHATCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled and Veteran. VEVRAA Federal contractor

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