Closure Systems Engineer - EII

Job Description

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc (HATCI) is looking for a mid-level Closures Engineer (EII) at our Superior Township, MI facility who will:

• Design, develop Closure systems (hood, trunk lid, tailgate, doors, sealing, advanced closures).
• Perform design-releasing duties for N.A. based vehicle projects and manage system BOM’s.
• Experienced in the use of CATIA V5 and other engineering tools to create and modify 3D data and 2D drawings.
• Lead system cost/mass target reduction studies for component parts.
• Lead investigations into system quality, assembly and durability issues and suggest engineering improvements whist mentoring and guiding junior engineers on best practices to mitigate future issues.
• Lead cross-functional team interface actions with other engineering design teams, supplier etc both domestically & within Korea.
• Lead design & issue resolution actions with US based Korean Coordinators.
• Review and advise on part / system performance and regulatory testing.
• Lead system benchmarking activities for future product development opportunities.
• Liaise between North American affiliates and Korean headquarters.
• Recommend engineering improvements for assessed field claims based on customer feedback and other sources.
• Support the interpretation of regulations and crash performance requirements.
• Support advanced development of closure systems and components for future vehicles.
• Travel up to 20% of time domestically and/or internationally.

What we offer:

• 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

Engineers should be able to demonstrate:

• Familiarity with MS Office to prepare reports / spreadsheets as necessary to support project work.
• Experience using Computer-Aided Design Tools (Catia V5 experience required, additional NX experience is a plus)
• 4 + years working knowledge of sheet metal (Steel & Aluminum), polymers & elastomer design, forming, welding, joining, and production assembly techniques.
• Good working knowledge of closure mechanisms & sealing design, assembly and tooling
• Experience in cradle to grave product development best practices & processes
• OEM product launch experience.
• Knowledge of part & assembly Datum Schemes and dimensional tolerance application.

Required Experience:

• Required Experience & Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree or above in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• 4+ years relevant work experience preferred
• Valid Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record
• 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