Inflator Development Engineer

Construction, Engineering & Trades · Civil & Industrial Engineering · Mechanical Engineering

In short

Autoliv is seeking an Inflator Development Engineer in Ogden, Utah to lead the development of automotive occupant safety systems. This role involves designing, optimizing, and validating inflator components, collaborating with global teams, and driving innovation in safety technologies.

Responsibilities

Lead inflator development projects from concept through validation and production launch.
Design and optimize inflator components to meet performance, quality, cost, and manufacturability targets.
Define product requirements and support technical strategy for new technologies.
Plan, execute, and analyze prototype builds, testing activities, and validation programs.
Collaborate with simulation, design, testing, manufacturing, and quality teams to develop robust products.
Investigate technical issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective solutions.
Work with suppliers and global engineering teams to support product industrialization.
Drive innovation and contribute to next-generation safety technologies.

Requirements

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
3+ years of experience in product development, R&D, or advanced engineering roles.
Experience with inflators, airbags, initiators, pyrotechnic systems, energetic materials, or related technologies
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Experience with CAD software such as CATIA, SolidWorks, or equivalent engineering design tools.
Experience with MATLAB, Scilab, Bluesky, Python, statistical analysis software, or similar engineering data analysis and modeling tools.
Experience supporting product validation, testing, and design optimization.
Knowledge of GD&T, DFMEA/PFMEA, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
Ability to work effectively in global, cross-functional teams.
Strong communication skills and a proactive, ownership-driven mindset.

Desired Qualifications

Prior experience with automotive safety systems, inflators, airbags, initiators, pyrotechnics, or energetic materials is preferred but not required.
Knowledge of combustion, ballistics, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and thermodynamics.
Familiarity with automotive product development processes, APQP, and customer requirements.
Hands-on experience with prototype development and testing.

Benefits

Attractive compensation package
Recognition awards, company events, university discount options and many more perks.
Gender Pay Equality

Skills

CATIASolidWorksMATLABScilabBlueskyPythonGD&TDFMEAPFMEAAPQP

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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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