Automotive Accessory Design Engineer : 7827-1

Akraya, Inc.; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Akraya, Inc. is seeking an Automotive Interior Components Design Engineer to lead end-to-end design, development, and launch of luxury interior accessories in Southfield, MI. You will own programs from concept through production, coordinating with internal teams and suppliers.

The role requires advanced CATIA V5/V6 skills, a proven track record in automotive interior systems, and full lifecycle ownership within premium or luxury programs.

Qualifications

• Advanced CATIA V5/V6 proficiency for interior components.
• Full lifecycle ownership of automotive interior programs.
• Experience with premium or luxury interior systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer automotive interior accessory components.
• Develop CAD models, drawings, and validation documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage supplier relationships.
• Support product testing, validation, and production launch activities.
• Drive issue resolution and cost optimization for accessory development.

Skills

CATIA V5/V6

Automotive interior components

Product Lifecycle Management

Engineering analysis tools

DFMEA

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Primary Skills:CATIA V5/V6 (Advanced), Automotive Interior Components Development (Advanced), Product Lifecycle Management (Advanced), Engineering Analysis Tools (Intermediate), DFMEA (Intermediate), Contract Type: W2 Contract Duration: 6+ Months with extension Location: Southfield MI (Onsite) Pay Range: $40.00 - $50.00 Per hour

Job Summary

This role focuses on the end-to-end design, development, and launch of innovative vehicle accessories for luxury interiors. The engineer will take ownership of programs from initial concept through production, impacting the customer experience. Collaboration with various internal teams and external suppliers is crucial for success in this dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and engineer automotive interior accessory components.
• Develop comprehensive CAD models, drawings, and validation documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage supplier relationships.
• Support product testing, validation, and production launch activities.
• Drive issue resolution and cost optimization for accessory development.

Must-Have Skills

• Proven experience in automotive interior systems development.
• Demonstrated full product lifecycle ownership.
• Proficiency in CATIA V5/V6 or equivalent CAD software.
• This position requires experience in the automotive industry, specifically in the development of interior components and systems for premium or luxury vehicles.

ABOUT AKRAYA

Akraya is an award-winning IT staffing firm consistently recognized for our commitment to excellence and a thriving work environment. Most recently, we were recognized Stevie Employer of the Year 2025, SIA Best Staffing Firm to work for 2025, Inc 5000 Best Workspaces in US (2025 & 2024) and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work (2023 & 2022)! Industry Leaders in Tech Staffing As Talent solutions provider for Fortune 100 Organizations, Akraya's industry recognitions solidify our leadership position in the IT staffing space. We don't just connect you with great jobs, we connect you with a workplace that inspires!