Engineer - Prototyping
Manufacturing & Production · Production & Assembly · Manufacturing Engineering
In short
Autoliv India is seeking a Prototyping Engineer in Bangalore to plan and execute prototype builds for seatbelt, airbag, and cushion products, ensuring quality and supporting product development. This role requires a BE in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics with 2-4 years of relevant experience and knowledge of automotive safety systems.
Responsibilities
- Plan and execute Seat Belt, Airbag, and Cushion prototype and sample builds in line with program milestones and lead-time commitments.
- Review prototype build requests and ensure completeness of drawings, BOMs, and engineering inputs.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams on tooling, fixtures, gauges, inspection requirements, and build readiness.
- Ensure timely availability of materials, components, tooling, fixtures, infrastructure, and testing equipment.
- Support Prototype Industrial Engineering (Proto IE) activities, including machine facilitation, fixture development, tooling, gauge management, and documentation.
- Ensure prototype builds comply with internal quality standards, NCE-P requirements, and safety regulations.
- Manage prototype documentation, including PFMEA, Control Plans, P1, P2, P3 documentation, and First Piece Inspection (FPI) reports.
- Maintain product and process traceability through proper labeling, packaging, shipping, and documentation practices.
- Execute and track build activities using systems such as GEO, PLM, and QAD.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance prototype capacity, efficiency, process capability, and MPS compliance.
- Manage PRs, gate passes, and work permits required for prototype and improvement activities.
- Lead and coordinate a team of contract operators to ensure smooth prototype execution.
Requirements
- Knowledge of Airbag, Seat Belt, and Cushion products and associated manufacturing processes.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Working knowledge of SolidWorks for design interpretation.
- Experience in machine, fixture, tool, and gauge development.
- Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
- Understanding of prototype build processes, manufacturing methods, and quality systems.
- BE in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics
- 2-4 years of relevant experience in prototyping, manufacturing, product development, or automotive engineering
Desired Qualifications
- Customer focus
- Global perspective
- Innovation mindset
- Sound decision-making
- Execution excellence
- Accountability
- Collaboration
- Ability to engage and influence others
- People development
- Trust building
- Self-confident and proactive
- Strong team player
- Innovative thinker
- Adaptable and solution-oriented
- Well-organized with strong execution capabilities
Benefits
- Opportunities designed to enhance career and personal development.
- Exposure to new and different perspectives.
- Commitment to developing people’s skills, knowledge and creative potential.
- Training and development programs emphasizing technical competency, leadership development and business management skills.
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Company
Autoliv
Job Posted
6 days ago
Employment Type
Full Time
WorkMode
On Site
Experience Level
Mid-Senior
Locations
Bangalore, India
Qualification
Bachelor
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