Advanced Specialist

Manufacturing & Production · Quality & Process · Quality Assurance

In short

Autoliv is seeking an experienced Sr. Engineer / Advanced Specialist - Project Quality to lead quality assurance for new product development projects in Pune, India. This role involves driving APQP, PPAP approvals, quality audits, and cross-functional initiatives to ensure successful product launches and customer satisfaction within the automotive safety sector.

Responsibilities

Lead quality planning and execution for new product development projects.
Ensure timely completion of defined project quality activities, audits, and deliverables.
Drive achievement of project quality KPIs through cross-functional team collaboration.
Act as the plant quality representative within Project CFTs from Phase 1 through Phase 5.
Prepare and submit PPAP documentation in line with customer requirements.
Coordinate customer interactions and secure PSW approvals.
Cascade customer-specific quality requirements to manufacturing plants.
Support successful product launches with a focus on customer satisfaction and compliance.
Conduct product, process, and system audits using predefined checklists.
Review and validate DFMEA and PFMEA with design and engineering teams.
Develop and maintain pre-production and production control plans.
Verify prototype control plans and associated quality requirements.
Ensure all prototype and production parts meet customer specifications.
Drive root cause analysis using 8D Methodology, 5 Why Analysis, Shainin Techniques, and Six Sigma Tools.
Conduct process capability studies for critical product characteristics.
Perform Measurement System Analysis (MSA) for project-specific equipment.
Utilize design thinking methodologies to achieve project-specific quality KPIs.
Support continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and quality processes.
Ensure manufacturing test gauges, checking fixtures, and inspection equipment are validated.
Drive audit preparedness and compliance across functions.
Support launch readiness and production stabilization activities.
Provide training and knowledge sharing on quality systems, customer requirements, and project-specific quality standards.
Develop quality awareness and capability within project teams.

Requirements

B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized and reputed institution (Regular Course Only)
12+ years of experience in Automotive Quality Management.
Strong experience in Tier-1 automotive manufacturing environments.
Hands-on experience managing quality requirements for New product development/ NPD and launches.
Customer Experience of handling Automotive OEMs - Must
Proven expertise in customer-facing quality activities and project quality management.
APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning)
PPAP (Production Part Approval Process)
PFMEA / DFMEA
SPC (Statistical Process Control)
MSA (Measurement System Analysis)
8D Problem Solving
5 Why Analysis
Shainin DOE
Quality Auditing
Process Capability Studies
Customer Quality Management
Automotive Core Tools

Desired Qualifications

Six Sigma Green Belt (Preferred but not mandatory)

Benefits

Opportunities designed to enhance your career and personal development.
New and different perspectives are part of what ensures the team’s success.
Commitment to develop people’s skills, knowledge and creative potential.
Training and development programs emphasize technical competency, leadership development and business management skill.

Skills

APQPPPAPPFMEADFMEASPCMSA8D5 Why AnalysisShainin DOEQuality AuditingProcess Capability StudiesSix Sigma

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About Autoliv

Autoliv, Inc. is the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems. We develop, manufacture and market protective systems, such as airbags, seatbelts, steering wheels and pedestrian protection systems for all major automotive manufacturers in the world. Our products save 37,000 lives and prevent 450,000 injuries each year. Our ~65,000 employees in 25 countries are passionate about our vision of Saving More Lives and quality is at the heart of everything we do. We have 13 technical centers, with 20 test tracks. In the world of automotive occupant safety, we were the first to introduce the two-…

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