About this role
About the Role The FRT & RR Suspension Engineer will lead design, development, and validation of front and rear suspension systems for Hyundai's U.S. SUV, pickup, and off-road programs. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration to deliver robust, high-performance suspension architectures with durability and reliability goals. What You'll Do
- Lead end-to-end suspension design for front and rear components (e.g., control arms, springs, dampers, linkages, subframes, bushings) using CATIA V5; generate 3D models and 2D drawings and oversee CAD release for prototyping and production. Some CATIA V5 training would be available in-house.
- Coordinate FEA and kinematic/dynamic analyses with CAE groups to ensure designs meet strength, stiffness, durability, and ride/handling targets. Analyze static, dynamic, and fatigue loads and iterate for weight, cost, and performance.
- Develop and document suspension concepts and packaging layouts, considering vehicle geometry, articulation, ground clearance, steering geometry, and off-road requirements; ensure concepts align with project requirements and standards.
- Define, support, and execute validation plans for suspension systems by aiding test plan creation, supporting prototype builds, and conducting bench and full-vehicle tests (durability, NVH, ride comfort, handling, off-road performance).
- Coordinate with suppliers on design and development of suspension components, provide technical direction, review supplier CAD models and drawings, and manage supplier design review process to ensure deliverables meet specs.