Body Structures Engineer II
Hyundai Motor America
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Superior Township • Missouri • United States
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About the role
- 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
Requirements
- 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
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
- 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
body structure designframe components developmentlightweight materialshigh-strength steelaluminum materialselectric vehicle platformsengineering documentationBill of Materials management2D and 3D drawingsBody-in-white design
Soft Skills
collaborationtechnical guidancecommunicationcooperation
Certifications
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering