Body Structures Engineer II

Body Structures Engineer II

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.

What You Will Do

• 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

What You Will Bring to the Role

• Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering
• 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.

What Hyundai Can Offer You

• 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

Other Details

• 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.