> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2266414-engineering-it-design-engineer-5](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2266414-engineering-it-design-engineer-5). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Engineering & IT - Design Engineer 5 - **Company:** Akidev Corp. - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Systems Development Life Cycle, CATIA V5 - **Published:** August 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/adedc8bf-a775-46d0-ad56-0146579117d2 ## About the Role 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 1. 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.) 2. Minimum 4 years of knowledge and understanding of automotive interior components and systems, industry benchmarks, trends, and supplier capabilities 3. Minimum 4 years'' experience creating, improving, or establishing technical product specifications and timelines to support accelerated development toward SOP, * 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 ## Related Videos - [Navigating the AI Revolution in Software Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1266-navigating-the-ai-revolution-in-software-development) - [Agile work at CARIAD – Creating a customer web application for controlling the vehicle ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/200-agile-work-at-cariad-creating-a-customer-web-application-for-controlling-the-vehicle) - [Building Trustworthy AI in Industry: Beyond Traditional Cybersecurity](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1948-building-trustworthy-ai-in-industry-beyond-traditional-cybersecurity) - [Car's are Technology on Wheels - Impact of Software and IT Competence in Automotive](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/780-car-s-are-technology-on-wheels-impact-of-software-and-it-competence-in-automotive) - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [Introduction to Responsible AI: Balancing Value and Risk](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1972-introduction-to-responsible-ai-balancing-value-and-risk) ## Related Articles - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [The Ultimate Software Engineer Career Path Guide for 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/146-the-ultimate-software-engineer-career-path-guide-for-2023) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know)