Lead Engineer

Autoliv; Singahalli; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Autoliv in Bangalore is seeking a Senior Lead Engineer - I / Lead Engineer to spearhead design and development of Steering Wheel and Airbag systems for passenger vehicles. You will lead cross-functional teams, coordinate with customers and suppliers, and drive robust engineering solutions that meet safety and reliability standards.

The role requires 10-12 years in automotive design, strong CATIA V5 and PLM experience, and a hands-on approach to DFMEA, GD&T, and tolerance analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical / Automobile Engineering.
• 10-12 years of experience in the automotive industry.

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, DFM&A.
• Prepare and manage BOM, DVP, engineering documentation and lessons learned.
• Support prototype builds and vehicle trials.
• Coordinate product testing activities with test laboratories and evaluate test results.
• Lead root cause analysis and problem solving using 8D/G8D.

Skills

Steering Wheel Development

Airbag System Development

Safety-Critical Mechanism Design

Sheet Metal Design

Plastic Component Design

Product Development Lifecycle

CATIA V5

ENOVIA / PLM Systems

DFMEA

DFM&A

GD&T

Tolerance Stack-Up Analysis

Durability Testing

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical / Automobile Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

ENOVIA / PLM Systems

DFMEA

DFM&A

GD&T

Tolerance Stack-Up Analysis

Job description

Autoliv's primary goal is to Save More Lives. Our products never get a second chance. This is why we can never compromise on quality. We are working to increase vehicle safety by developing seatbelts, airbags and steering wheels and you can be part of our team as ROLE.

Location: Bangalore (AIB)

Experience: 10-12 Years

Qualification: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical / Automobile Engineering

About The Role

We are looking for a Senior Lead Engineer - I / Lead Engineer to join our Customer Engineering team and lead the design and development of Steering Wheel and Airbag systems for passenger vehicles, SUVs, and MUVs.

In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, customers, suppliers, and global engineering teams to deliver innovative and reliable occupant safety solutions.

Key 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
  • DFM&A
• Prepare and manage:
  • Bill of Materials (BOM)
  • Design Verification Plans (DVP)
  • Engineering documentation
  • 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.

Technical Skills & Expertise

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

What We’re Looking For

• 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.

Core Values

• Take Ownership
• Add Value
• Collaborate
• Make it Easy
• Be Curious

We will be more than glad to chat with you about your experience and your career goals.

In our international work setting, you will find a range of opportunities that are designed to enhance your career and personal development. Including new and different perspectives is part of what ensures the team’s success. We are committed to develop people’s skills, knowledge and creative potential. Our training and development programs emphasize technical competency, leadership development and business management skill.

More lives saved – more life lived!