Lead Engineer
Manufacturing & Production · Production & Assembly · Manufacturing Engineering
In short
The Lead Engineer at Autoliv will provide technical leadership for automotive safety product development projects, ensuring designs meet stringent safety and customer requirements. This role involves driving engineering deliverables, coordinating cross-functional teams, and implementing robust verification practices to innovate life-saving automotive systems.
Responsibilities
- Lead technical planning and execution for product development projects, including technical plans, design reviews, and verification strategies.
- Coordinate cross-functional engineering gates, design reviews, and technical sign-offs.
- Define and manage requirements, interfaces, and technical specifications, ensuring traceability.
- Drive risk assessment activities (e.g., DFMEA) and implement mitigation actions with manufacturing, quality, and suppliers.
- Develop and oversee test plans, validation protocols, and qualification activities.
- Support supplier engineering interactions, including technical reviews and issue resolution.
- Investigate technical issues, lead root cause analysis, and ensure corrective actions.
- Monitor engineering project metrics and report progress to leadership.
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives for product reliability, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness.
- Provide coaching and mentoring to engineering team members.
Requirements
- Strong background in product development processes and engineering principles within automotive or other safety-critical industries.
- Experience with systems engineering, requirements management, and design verification methods.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in root cause analysis techniques.
- Proficiency with MS Office tools.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a deadline-driven environment.
Desired Qualifications
- Relevant professional qualifications (e.g., Chartered Engineer, Six Sigma) are an advantage.
- Experience with PLM/ERP systems and engineering tools (CAD, simulation, test software) is desirable.
Benefits
- Opportunities designed to enhance career and personal development.
- Support for training in technical competency, leadership development, and business management skills.
#automotive#safety systems#product development#engineering#project management#team leadership
Company
Autoliv
Job Posted
2 weeks ago
Employment Type
Full Time
WorkMode
On Site
Experience Level
Senior
Locations
Bangalore, India
Qualification
Bachelor
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