Design Engineer 5

Akidev Corporation; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Akidev Corporation in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Design Engineer 5 to lead interior components and systems development for automotive projects. You will own design work from concept through SOP, coordinating with suppliers and cross-functional teams.

Requires 4+ years in interior components, strong CAD skills (CATIA V5/V6), and a proven ability to establish and manage technical specifications and timelines toward accelerated development.

Qualifications

• 4+ years as a detail-oriented interior components and systems development lead.
• Knowledge of automotive interior components, industry benchmarks and supplier capabilities.
• Experience creating or refining technical product specs and timelines toward SOP.

Responsibilities

• Lead interior components and systems development from concept to SOP.
• Develop and refine technical product specifications and timelines to accelerate SOP.

Skills

Interior components knowledge

CAD CATIA V5/V6

Technical spec development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5/V6

Job description

Start/End Dates: 15/09/2026 - 09/11/2026

Candidate Location Requirements

Arizona or Michigan

Job Title: Engineering & IT - Design Engineer 5

Candidate Requirements

Years of Experience Required: 4+ overall years of experience in the field.

Degrees or certifications required: Bachelor's degree is required to be eligible for this role.

Top 3 Hard Skills Required + Years of Experience

• Minimum 4 years' experience as a detail-oriented Interior Components and Systems development lead (e.g., hard trim, soft trim, IP, door trims, consoles, headliners, etc.)
• Minimum 4 years of knowledge and understanding of automotive interior components and systems, industry benchmarks, trends, and supplier capabilities
• Minimum 4 years' experience creating, improving, or establishing technical product specifications and timelines to support accelerated development toward SOP

Qualifications

• 4+ years of demonstrated experience as a detail-oriented Interior Components and Systems development lead (e.g., hard trim, soft trim, IP, door trims, consoles, headliners, etc.)
• Knowledge and understanding of automotive interior components and systems, industry benchmarks, trends, and supplier capabilities
• Experience creating, improving, or establishing technical product specifications and timelines to support accelerated development toward SOP
• Proficiency in CAD for 2D/3D concept drawings, interior components and systems, packaging layouts, and DFM studies (CATIA V5/V6 preferred)
• Vehicle and product launch experience

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline