Development and Application Engineer

Autoliv; Santiago de Querétaro; Hybrid; MXN 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Recognition awards

Gender pay equality

Job summary

Autoliv in 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 OEMs and global teams to ensure product performance, manufacturability, and cost targets are met throughout the program lifecycle.

The role requires a mechanical engineering background, strong CAD/CAE skills, and experience with automotive interior components.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in steering wheel, driver airbag, automotive interior, Class A surface design, product design and CAE analysis.
• Proficiency in CAD design, GD&T, and tolerance stack-up analysis for automotive development.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes including die casting, RIM, injection molding, stamping and assembly.

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, performance, manufacturability, and cost objectives throughout development.
• Coordinate with global engineering teams and cross-functional stakeholders to validate and launch programs at the local level.
• Drive product and process improvements by evaluating design alternatives and ensuring robust validation activities are completed on time.
• Ensure Right First Time (1P1P) performance by applying engineering best practices and managing technical risks.

Skills

Technical leadership

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD design

GD&T

Tolerance stack-up

CAE 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 Development 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.

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.