Sr. Steering Wheel Engineer : 26-02488

Akraya; 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

Primary Skills

CAD proficiency (Advanced), Mechanical engineering fundamentals (Advanced), Supplier management (Intermediate), GD&T analysis (Intermediate), Product development lifecycle (Advanced)

Contract Type

W2 Contract

Contract Duration

4+ Months

Location

Newark CA or Southfield MI (Onsite)

Pay Range

$45.00 - $55.00 Per Hour

Job Summary

This role involves full ownership of steering wheel development from initial concept through to mass production. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers to create innovative, safe, and high-quality steering wheel solutions. The position requires a strong mechanical engineering background and the ability to manage the entire product lifecycle.

Key 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.

Must-Have Skills

• Proven experience in automotive product development.
• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals.
• Ability to manage suppliers and drive technical solutions.
• This position requires experience within the automotive industry, specifically in product development related to steering wheels, restraint systems, or interior components.