Development and Application Engineer

Autoliv Mexico; Santiago de Querétaro; On-site; MXN 400,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive compensation package

Flexible options: Mon–Thu in office, F

Fridays from Home

Recognition awards and company events

Job summary

Autoliv Mexico is seeking a Development and Application Engineer to lead the design, development, and validation of steering wheel and driver airbag products. You will collaborate with OEM customers, coordinate with global teams, and drive design decisions that balance performance, manufacturability, and cost.

The role requires a Mechanical Engineering background, CAE and CAD proficiency, and strong problem-solving and communication skills to ensure Right First Time execution from development

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in steering wheel, driver airbag, automotive interior, Class A surface design, product design, and CAE analysis.
• Proficiency in CAD design, GD&T application, and tolerance stack-up analysis for automotive development.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, including die casting, RIM, injection molding, stamping, and assembly operations.
• Demonstrated technical leadership, effective verbal and written communication skills, strong problem-solving abilities, and the capability to interpret CAE results to support design decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and validation of steering wheel and driver airbag products, ensuring compliance with customer specifications, safety requirements, and Autoliv standards.
• Collaborate with OEM customers to balance styling expectations, product performance, manufacturability, and cost objectives throughout the product development process.
• Coordinate with global engineering teams and cross-functional stakeholders to successfully validate and launch global programs at the local level.
• Drive product and process improvements by evaluating design alternatives, resolving technical issues, and ensuring robust validation activities are completed on time.
• Ensure products achieve Right First Time (1P1P) performance by applying engineering best practices, managing technical risks, and supporting successful program execution from development through launch.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

CAE analysis

CAD design

GD&T

Tolerance analysis

Manufacturing processes

Technical leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

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 asDevelopment and Application Engineer.

In this role you will beresponsible for In this role you will beresponsible for development and validation of steering wheel products pre and post-SoP Lead, execute and support various project activities during technical phases of awarded programs. This will require collaboration with all CFT team members (divisional and global), interface with OEM’s, internal supporting groups, manufacturing facilities, and suppliers.

Should you be interested in overseeing these tasks and aiming for enhanced performance standards, your role will involve:

• Lead the design, development, and validation of steering wheel and driver airbag products, ensuring compliance with customer specifications, safety requirements, and Autoliv standards.

• Collaborate with OEM customers to balance styling expectations, product performance, manufacturability, and cost objectives throughout the product development process.

• Coordinate with global engineering teams and cross-functional stakeholders to successfully validate and launch global programs at the local level.

• Drive product and process improvements by evaluating design alternatives, resolving technical issues, and ensuring robust validation activities are completed on time.

• Ensure products achieve Right First Time (1P1P) performance by applying engineering best practices, managing technical risks, and supporting successful program execution from development through launch.

If you have/are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

• Experience in steering wheel, driver airbag, automotive interior, Class A surface component design, product design, and CAE analysis.

• Proficiency in CAD design, GD&T application, and tolerance stack-up analysis for automotive product development.

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, including die casting, RIM, injection molding, stamping, and assembly operations.

• Demonstrated technical leadership, effective verbal and written communication skills, strong problem-solving abilities, and the capability to interpret CAE results to support design decisions.

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.