Lead Specialist - Industrial Engineering

Manufacturing & Production · Production & Assembly · Manufacturing Engineering · Process Improvement

In short

Autoliv is seeking a Lead Specialist in Industrial Engineering to lead industrialization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives in Badli, India. This role focuses on building safe, capable processes and driving operational excellence within the automotive manufacturing sector.

Responsibilities

Champion a zero-incident safety culture and lead Process Risk Assessments.
Lead new product industrialization from RFQ through SOP and ramp-up.
Design and implement robust manufacturing processes, including Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEA, and Work Instructions.
Achieve and sustain process capability targets (Cp/Cpk) and deploy Poka-Yoke solutions.
Lead Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and APS deployment initiatives to drive productivity and waste elimination.
Define manufacturing process and equipment specifications, and lead machine development and commissioning.
Drive automation and digitalization initiatives aligned with Industry 4.0 standards.
Partner with R&D, Quality, Operations, Maintenance, and EHS teams.
Develop and implement best practices, ensuring compliance with IATF 16949 and global standards.
Build and develop a high-performing Process Engineering team, fostering a culture of ownership and continuous improvement.

Requirements

10-14 years of experience in Process Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related functions within the automotive or manufacturing industry.
Proven experience in New Product Industrialization, Lean Manufacturing, Process Capability Improvement, and Automation Projects.
Expertise in Process Design & Industrialization, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, DOE, Process Validation & Capability Studies.
Proficiency in Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma principles.
Experience with Automation & Industry 4.0 Implementation and Process Digitalization.
Strong knowledge of Manufacturing Excellence Tools.
Strong business acumen and customer-first mindset.
Sense of urgency, ownership, and accountability.
Data-driven decision-making capabilities.
Excellent problem-solving and execution skills.
Ability to lead by example in Safety and Quality.
Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
Experience working in cross-functional and global environments.

Desired Qualifications

BE/B.Tech in Mechanical, Electronics, or Electrical Engineering.
Certifications in AutoCAD, PLM, and Six Sigma will be an added advantage.

Benefits

Opportunities designed to enhance career and personal development.
Support for developing people's skills, knowledge, and creative potential.
Training and development programs emphasizing technical competency, leadership development, and business management skills.

Skills

Process DesignIndustrializationPFMEAControl PlansSPCDOEProcess ValidationCapability StudiesLean ManufacturingSix SigmaAutomationIndustry 4.0Process DigitalizationManufacturing Excellence8D5 WhyPoka-YokeIATF 16949AutoCADPLM

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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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