Lead Engineer

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

In short

Lead Engineer with 10-12 years of experience in automotive safety systems, specifically steering wheels and airbags. Requires expertise in CATIA V5, GD&T, DFMEA, and DFM&A, along with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical or Automobile Engineering. The role involves leading design and development, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring project execution for innovative safety solutions.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of Steering Wheel and Airbag mechanisms for automotive applications.
Create and release 3D CAD models and 2D drawings using CATIA V5, including GD&T, Tolerance stack-up analysis, Design reviews, DFMEA, and DFM&A.
Prepare and manage Bill of Materials (BOM), Design Verification Plans (DVP), Engineering documentation, and Lessons Learned documentation.
Support prototype builds and vehicle trials.
Coordinate product testing activities with test laboratories and evaluate test results.
Lead root cause analysis and problem-solving activities using structured methodologies such as 8D/G8D.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Project Management, Purchasing, Quality, Testing, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, and Suppliers.
Participate in customer and supplier visits for project discussions, testing, and failure analysis.
Represent the engineering team in global forums and project reviews.
Ensure engineering schedule adherence and successful project execution.

Requirements

10-12 years of experience in the automotive industry (Tier-1 preferred).
Strong experience in Steering Wheel Development, Airbag System Development, and Safety-Critical Mechanism Design.
Expertise in Sheet Metal Design, Plastic Component Design, and Product Development Lifecycle.
Hands-on experience with CATIA V5, ENOVIA / PLM Systems, DFMEA, DFM&A, GD&T, and Tolerance Stack-Up Analysis.
Knowledge of validation, durability, reliability, and environmental testing requirements.

Desired Qualifications

Strong ownership mindset and accountability.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Effective stakeholder management and communication skills.
Collaborative team player with a customer-focused approach.
Proactive, transparent, agile, and curious mindset.
Ability to make data-driven decisions and manage execution effectively.

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

CATIA V5ENOVIAPLM SystemsDFMEADFM&AGD&TTolerance Stack-Up Analysis8DG8D

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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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