FRT & RR Suspension Engineer II
Hyundai Motor America
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Superior Charter Township • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Support Suspension Design: Be engaged in the end-to-end design of front and rear suspension components using CATIA V5.
- Support Mechanical Analysis: Ensure designs meet strength, stiffness, durability, and ride/handling targets.
- Support Concept Development: Document suspension concepts and packaging layouts.
- Validation Planning & Testing: Support validation plans for suspension systems.
- Supplier Coordination: Collaborate with suppliers on component design and development.
- Design Review & Documentation: Participate in design reviews, DFMEA/PFMEA sessions.
- Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement: Investigate and resolve engineering issues during development.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with manufacturing, quality, and product engineering teams.
- Leadership & Mentorship: Mentor and train junior engineers.
- Documentation & CAD Modeling: Create and maintain detailed engineering documentation using CATIA V5.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years of professional experience in chassis and suspension design, with a focus on Front and Rear Suspension 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.
- Valid Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally (20%).
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
suspension designmechanical analysisconcept developmentvalidation planningdesign reviewDFMEAPFMEACAD modelingCAE toolsvehicle dynamics
Soft skills
problem solvingcontinuous improvementcross-functional collaborationleadershipmentorship
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Automotive Engineering