Automotive Steering Wheel Lead Engineer (Onsite)

Akraya, Inc.; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Akraya, Inc. in Newark, CA is seeking an automotive mechanical engineer to own steering wheel development from concept through mass production. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers to deliver safe, high-quality solutions.

The role requires a strong mechanical engineering background and experience managing the full product lifecycle in the automotive sector, including steering wheels, restraint systems, or interior components.

Qualifications

• Automotive product development experience required.
• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals.
• Experience managing suppliers and driving technical solutions.
• Automotive industry experience in steering wheels, restraint systems, or interior components.

Responsibilities

• Manage steering wheel design release across all product stages.
• Collaborate with internal teams to balance performance, cost, and mass.
• Oversee Tier 1 suppliers for development and timing.
• Support restraint system integration and CAE optimization.
• Ensure component readiness for crash testing and homologation.

Skills

Automotive product development

Mechanical engineering fundamentals

Supplier management

Steering wheel/interior components

Job description

Akraya, Inc. in Newark, CA is seeking an automotive mechanical engineer to own steering wheel development from concept through mass production. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers to deliver safe, high-quality solutions.

The role requires a strong mechanical engineering background and experience managing the full product lifecycle in the automotive sector, including steering wheels, restraint systems, or interior components.