Now Hiring: Steering Wheel Engineer
Location: Newark, CA
Pay Rate: $47.00/hour
Schedule: Monday-Friday | On-Site
Are you an experienced automotive engineer looking to make an impact on next-generation vehicle design? Join a leading vehicle engineering team and take ownership of steering wheel development from concept through production. This is an excellent opportunity for engineers who thrive in fast-paced product development environments and enjoy solving complex technical challenges.
Job Duties
- Lead steering wheel engineering projects from concept, design, validation, and production launch through ongoing product support
- Develop technical specifications, packaging requirements, and engineering releases
- Collaborate with design, safety, interior, and user experience teams to optimize product performance, quality, and cost
- Partner with suppliers to manage engineering development, deliverables, and program timelines
- Support crash testing, product validation, and vehicle safety compliance activities
- Review component designs, identify improvements, and resolve technical issues
- Drive root cause analysis and implement effective engineering solutions
Education Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline
Experience Requirements
- 5+ years of automotive product development experience
- Experience with steering wheels, restraint systems, interior components, mechatronics, or related automotive systems
- Knowledge of GD&T, tolerance stack analysis, and manufacturing processes
- Experience supporting products through the full development lifecycle
- CAD proficiency and strong mechanical engineering fundamentals
- Experience managing suppliers and driving technical projects
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Commuter/Parking Accounts
- People Perks
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- AD&D Insurance
If you're ready to apply your automotive engineering expertise while contributing to innovative vehicle programs, this opportunity could be the perfect fit. Apply Now to take the next step in your engineering career!
The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs.
About UsAdvantage Technical connects top- talent in technology, engineering, and technical fields with forward-looking companies.
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