Lead Engineer– Application Engineering

Autoliv; Singahalli; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Autoliv in Bengaluru, India is seeking a senior design engineer to lead the design and development of Steering Wheel and Airbag systems for passenger vehicles. You will create and release 3D CAD models and 2D drawings using CATIA V5 and manage engineering deliverables such as BOM, DFMEA, and GD&T.

You will collaborate with Project Management, Purchasing, Quality, Testing, Manufacturing and Suppliers, support prototype builds and vehicle trials, perform root-cause analysis with 8D/G8D methods,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical or Automobile Engineering.
• 8-10 years of experience for Engineering graduates.
• 10-12 years of experience for Diploma holders.
• Prior experience in a Tier-1 automotive supplier environment is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of Steering Wheel and Airbag mechanisms.
• Create and release 3D CAD models and 2D drawings using CATIA V5.
• Prepare and manage deliverables including BOM, DFMEA, DFM/DFA, GD&T, and tolerance analyses.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Project Management, Purchasing, Quality, Testing, Manufacturing, and Suppliers.
• Support prototype builds, product validation, and vehicle trials.
• Conduct root cause analysis and problem-solving using 8D/G8D methodologies.
• Interface with customers and suppliers for technical discussions, trials, and issue resolution.
• Represent engineering activities within global teams and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Steering Wheel & Airbag design

CATIA V5

GD&T

DFMEA

DFA/DFM

Tolerance Stack-up Analysis

8D/G8D problem solving

Education

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

Diploma holders: 10-12 years experience

Tools

CATIA V5

Enovia PLM

Job description

Location: Bengaluru, India

Department: Engineering & Development – Airbags

Experience: 8-12 Years

Industry: Automotive (Tier-1 Preferred)

Are you passionate about designing safety-critical automotive systems that save lives? Join our Engineering team and play a key role in the design and development of Steering Wheel and Airbag systems for passenger vehicles, SUVs, and MUVs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of Steering Wheel and Airbag mechanisms.
• Create and release 3D CAD models and 2D drawings using CATIA V5.
• Prepare and manage engineering deliverables including BOM, DFMEA, DFM/DFA, GD&T, Tolerance Stack-up Analysis, and DVP.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Project Management, Purchasing, Quality, Testing, Manufacturing, and Suppliers.
• Support prototype builds, product validation, and vehicle trials.
• Conduct root cause analysis and problem-solving using structured methodologies such as 8D/G8D.
• Interface with customers and suppliers for technical discussions, trials, and issue resolution.
• Represent engineering activities within global teams and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Technical Skills

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong experience in the design and development of automotive safety systems, particularly Steering Wheels, Airbags, or similar mechanisms.
• Expertise in sheet metal and plastic component design and development.
• Hands-on experience with CATIA V5.
• Knowledge of PLM tools, preferably Enovia.
• Experience in DFMEA, GD&T, Tolerance Stack-up Analysis, DFM/DFA, and Design Reviews.
• Understanding of product testing, validation, and engineering change management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Automobile Engineering.
• 8-10 years of experience for Engineering Graduates.
• 10-12 years of experience for Diploma holders.
• Prior experience in a Tier-1 automotive supplier environment is highly preferred.

What We're Looking For

• Strong ownership and accountability.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Analytical problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and global teams.
• Proactive, agile, and customer-focused approach.
• Passion for innovation and continuous improvement.

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 developing people's skills, knowledge and creative potential. Our training and development programmes emphasise technical competency, leadership development and business management skills.

More lives saved – more life lived!