Steering Wheel Engineer

RGBSI; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

RGBSI is seeking a Sr. Engineer for Restraint Systems – Steering Wheels to own development from concept through production. You will partner with Design Studio, NVH, UX, Digital, and Interior teams to balance performance, mass, and cost while delivering innovative safety solutions.

The role requires a mechanical engineering degree and 5+ years of automotive product development, with hands-on CAD and GD&T skills, plus supplier management and lifecycle ownership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of automotive product development experience, preferably with steering wheels or restraint systems.
• Experience guiding a program through concept to production launch.
• Strong understanding of mechanics of materials, material properties, and kinematics.
• Experience with GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis per ASME/ISO standards.
• CAD proficiency to review packaging, interfaces, and implement changes.
• Experience managing suppliers and delivering engineering deliverables on time.

Responsibilities

• Perform the design release of steering wheels through the product lifecycle.
• Collaborate with Design Studio, NVH, UX, Digital, and Interior teams for optimal solutions.
• Manage Tier 1 suppliers and act as primary interface for engineering development.
• Support restraint system integration and collaborate with CAE teams.
• Support crash testing and vehicle homologation activities.
• Drive engineering ownership from concept to production launch and ongoing support.

Skills

Product development

Mec​hanical engineering

CAD proficiency

GD&T

Tolerance analysis

Supplier management

Kinematics

Materials knowledge

Packaging interfaces

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD tools

ASME/ISO standards knowledge

Job description

We are currently seeking a Sr. Engineer, Restraint System – Steering Wheels. This position requires an excellent understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals and prior experience in automotive engineering. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong problem-solving skills, ownership, technical curiosity, and a desire to work in a fast-paced product development environment

This is a unique opportunity to own steering wheel development from concept through production while partnering with design, engineering, safety, and supplier teams to deliver innovative solutions that enhance vehicle safety, quality, and user experience.

The Role

• -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.

Minimum 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.

Strong understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals, including:

Mechanics of materials

Material properties and material selection

Kinematics

Failure analysis and root cause investigation

Application of engineering fundamentals to solve technical challenges

Knowledge of metal forming, stamping, and plastic injection molding processes, including associated design rules.

Experience using GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis (ASME or ISO standards).

Basic understanding of electronics and automotive networking.

CAD proficiency with the ability to review packaging, check interfaces, and make engineering modifications as needed.

Demonstrated ability to manage suppliers, drive technical solutions, and ensure timely delivery of engineering deliverables.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.