Development and Application Engineer

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

In short

Autoliv is looking for a Development and Application Engineer in Queretaro, Mexico, to lead the development and validation of steering wheel and airbag products. The role involves close collaboration with OEM customers and global engineering teams to ensure product quality and successful program execution.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and validation of steering wheel and driver airbag products.
Ensure compliance with customer specifications, safety requirements, and Autoliv standards.
Collaborate with OEM customers to balance styling, performance, manufacturability, and cost.
Coordinate with global engineering teams and cross-functional stakeholders for local program launches.
Drive product and process improvements by evaluating design alternatives and resolving technical issues.
Ensure products achieve Right First Time (1P1P) performance by applying engineering best practices.
Manage technical risks and support program execution from development through launch.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
Experience in steering wheel, driver airbag, automotive interior, Class A surface component design, product design, and CAE analysis.
Proficiency in CAD design, GD&T application, and tolerance stack-up analysis.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes (die casting, RIM, injection molding, stamping, assembly).
Demonstrated technical leadership.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Strong problem-solving abilities.
Capability to interpret CAE results to support design decisions.

Benefits

Attractive compensation package
Flexible Options (Monday to Thursdays at Office, Fridays from Home)
Recognition awards, company events, family events, university discount options and many more perks.
Gender Pay Equality

Skills

Mechanical EngineeringCADGD&TCAE

#Product Development#Automotive Safety#Engineering

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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