Advanced Industrial Engineer

Autoliv; Unidad Habitacional CIDECO; Hybrid; MXN 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Office Schedule

Friday work-from-home option

Recognition awards

Job summary

Autoliv is seeking an Advanced Industrial Engineer to support our local production site in Mexico. You will provide technical engineering guidance across product lifecycles, interpret drawings and specifications, and drive changes from concept through production launch with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes APQP/PPAP and problem-solving, with responsibilities spanning change management, product validation, and documentation updates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or design engineering or related field
• Minimum 2 years in product launches, engineering projects, or application engineering in automotive
• Strong knowledge of Automotive Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC) and engineering changes

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate implementation of application engineering changes at the production site with Core/Launch Engineering and cross-functional teams
• Manage engineering change process: ECR assessments, AS007 checklists, CCB presentations, and documentation updates
• Execute and support product validation activities: line trials, PSOs, PV builds, and production readiness assessments
• Maintain BOM integrity across E-BOM, M-BOM, JDE, and Man-IT with accurate updates
• Provide technical leadership by interpreting customer/Autoliv specs and supporting visits and audits

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Structured problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's in Design Engineering

Tools

CAD systems

Engineering drawings

Customer web portals

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 Advanced Industrial Engineer. In this role you will be responsible for supporting the local production site by providing technical expertise and engineering guidance for manufactured products throughout their lifecycle. This includes interpreting engineering drawings and customer specifications, assessing technical, legal, safety, and business risks, developing and validating test methods and test plans, and leading problem-solving and root cause analysis activities. You will coordinate the validation and implementation of engineering changes, new products, and component introductions for all customers, ensuring compliance with APQP requirements, customer-specific methodologies, and internal quality standards. The role requires maintaining accurate technical documentation, managing updates within customer web portals, and ensuring effective communication between the production site and global technical centers. Additionally, you will lead and support project management activities, driving implementation plans, cross-functional alignment, and successful execution of product and process changes from concept through production launch. Should you be interested in overseeing these tasks and aiming for enhanced performance standards, your role will involve:

• Lead and coordinate the implementation of application engineering changes at the production site, working closely with Core Engineering, Launch Engineering, and cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution and alignment with business objectives.
• Manage the engineering change process, including ECR assessments, AS007 checklist activities, CCB presentations, implementation planning, documentation updates, and lessons learned to ensure controlled and timely product changes.
• Execute and support product validation activities, including line trials, PSOs, PV builds, and production readiness assessments for new products, components, and engineering modifications.
• Maintain product configuration integrity by updating and auditing BOMs across manufacturing and engineering systems (E-BOM, M-BOM, JDE, and Man-IT), ensuring accuracy and traceability throughout the production process.
• Provide technical leadership by interpreting customer and Autoliv specifications, maintaining master part number databases, supporting customer visits and audits, and ensuring compliance with product, testing, and quality requirements.

If You Have/are

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Design Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in product launches, engineering projects, or application engineering within the automotive industry.
• Strong knowledge of Automotive Core Tools, including APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and SPC, with experience supporting engineering changes and new product introductions.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage multiple projects, and apply structured problem-solving methodologies to technical and operational challenges.
• Proficiency in CAD systems, engineering drawings, and customer web portals, with excellent technical reporting, communication, and stakeholder management skills for customers, suppliers, and senior leadership.

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!

What’s In It For You

• 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

Autoliv is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Autoliv does not discriminate in any aspect of employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identify and/or expression, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Autoliv does business.