Senior Specialist
Manufacturing & Production · Production & Assembly · Manufacturing Engineering
In short
Autoliv seeks a Senior Specialist in Bangalore to lead technical aspects of product development, ensuring safety, compliance, and high performance. This role involves driving specialized activities, supporting cross-functional teams, and implementing robust verification and continuous improvement practices.
Responsibilities
- Provide in-depth technical input to project planning, design reviews, and verification strategies.
- Lead and facilitate cross-functional technical gates, workshops, and issue-resolution meetings.
- Define, maintain, and ensure traceability of technical requirements, interfaces, and specifications.
- Conduct and support risk assessment activities (e.g., DFMEA/PFMEA) and implement mitigation actions.
- Develop, review, and oversee test plans, validation protocols, and qualification activities.
- Support supplier technical interactions, including capability assessments and design reviews.
- Investigate technical or quality issues, lead root cause analysis, and ensure corrective actions.
- Monitor specialist metrics, prepare reports for project leadership, and escalate technical risks.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product reliability, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness.
- Share knowledge and provide coaching to colleagues, promoting best practices and standards.
Requirements
- Strong technical background in product development or process engineering within automotive or other safety-critical industries.
- Experience with systems engineering, requirements management, and design verification practices.
- Proven ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, quality, manufacturing).
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills with practical experience in root cause analysis techniques.
- Proficiency with MS Office tools.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to present technical information clearly.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a deadline-driven environment.
Desired Qualifications
- Relevant professional certifications (e.g., Six Sigma, specialist qualifications) are an advantage.
- Experience with PLM/ERP systems and relevant engineering or testing tools is desirable.
- Experience in automotive or safety-critical products is preferred.
Benefits
- Opportunities designed to enhance career and personal development.
- Support for training in technical competency, leadership development, and business management skills.
- Inclusive recruitment practices.
- International work setting.
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