
Chassis Driveline Engineer
Hyundai Motor America
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Superior Charter Township • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Be engaged in the end-to-end design and engineering of driveline systems and components for 4WD and AWD vehicles
- Be engaged in the end-to-end design and develop of axle assemblies and shaft components
- Be engaged in the end-to-end design and develop of advanced differential systems to optimize traction, handling, and stability
- Support comprehensive DVP&R (Design Verification Plan & Report) test plans for driveline components
- Help troubleshoot driveline issues throughout the development cycle
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration
- Collaborate with suppliers for driveline components
- Ensure all designs comply with relevant regulatory and industry standards
- Create and maintain detailed engineering documentation
- Act as technical support within the chassis/suspension team, mentoring junior engineers
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field
- Experience in chassis and suspension design, with a focus on Driveline Systems
- Experience specifically with pickup trucks, SUVs, or off-road vehicles is highly preferred
- Experience working on electric or hybrid vehicle Suspension systems
- Advanced Analysis: Proficiency in CAE tools (e.g. ANSYS, Nastran, MATLAB/Simulink) for advanced suspension modeling, dynamic simulations, or optimization is a plus
- Vehicle Dynamics: In-depth understanding of vehicle ride & handling, off-road performance, and NVH considerations specific to heavy-duty trucks and SUVs
- Knowledge of solid axle and independent suspension systems in off-road conditions
- Familiarity with CAD software (e.g. CATIA V6) and PDM (ENOVIA V6) or Windchill PLM systems
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or Six Sigma certification, if applicable, are advantageous
Benefits
- 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
- Competitive Salaries
- A Global Environment that Fosters Diversity
- Retirement Savings and Planning Benefits
- Access to Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Flexible Work Hours
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Hard skills
driveline systems designaxle assemblies designdifferential systems designDVP&R test planstroubleshootingchassis designsuspension designelectric vehicle systemsCAE toolsvehicle dynamics
Soft skills
collaborationmentoringcross-functional teamworkcommunication
Certifications
Professional Engineer (PE) licenseSix Sigma certification