Senior Steering Wheel Engineer – End-to-End Development

Thundersoft; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Thundersoft in Newark, CA or Southfield, MI is seeking a Sr. Engineer, Restraint System – Steering Wheels to own steering wheel development from concept through production, collaborating with design, engineering, safety, and supplier teams to deliver safer, high-quality vehicles.

The role requires a mechanical engineering background and 5+ years in automotive product development, with hands-on experience in GD&T, materials, metal forming, stamping, and CAD review.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of automotive product development experience, preferably with steering wheels, restraint systems, interior systems, automotive mechatronics, or related components.
• Experience supporting at least one product or vehicle program through the complete development lifecycle from concept through production launch.

Responsibilities

• Perform the design release of steering wheels throughout the entire product lifecycle, including system specification development, sourcing, packaging, drawing release, design validation, manufacturing support, and post-SOP maintenance.
• Work closely with Design Studio, Attributes (NVH, UX), Digital, and Interior Engineering teams to develop optimal solutions balancing performance, mass, and cost.
• Manage Tier 1 suppliers for engineering development and program timing while serving as the primary supplier interface.
• Support restraint system integration activities and collaborate with CAE teams to optimize component design.
• Support crash testing and vehicle homologation activities, ensuring components are available and validated for testing needs.
• Drive engineering ownership through all phases of development, from concept through production launch and ongoing support.

Skills

Automotive product development

CAD proficiency

GD&T

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD

Tolerance analysis

Job description

Thundersoft in Newark, CA or Southfield, MI is seeking a Sr. Engineer, Restraint System – Steering Wheels to own steering wheel development from concept through production, collaborating with design, engineering, safety, and supplier teams to deliver safer, high-quality vehicles.

The role requires a mechanical engineering background and 5+ years in automotive product development, with hands-on experience in GD&T, materials, metal forming, stamping, and CAD review.