Electronics and Mechatronics Manager

Autoliv; Santiago de Querétaro; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive compensation

Flexible office schedule

Recognition awards

Gender pay equality

Job summary

Autoliv in Mexico is seeking an Electronics and Mechatronics Manager to lead end-to-end launch programs from concept to SOP for electronics and mechatronics systems. You will drive cross-functional teams, manage risks, and ensure timing, quality, and manufacturing readiness to meet customer expectations.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Engineering and extensive automotive program management experience, with strong problem-solving skills and PPAP readiness awareness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with fluency in English.
• Experience in automotive program/launch management.
• Strong problem-solving and PPAP readiness knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end execution of Electronics & Mechatronics launch programs from development to SOP.
• Lead cross-functional teams to drive accountability, resolve issues & mitigate risks.
• Coordinate launch readiness reviews, track issues, and ensure timely action closure.
• Deliver project status updates highlighting risks, recovery plans, and program health.
• Manage launch challenges and ensure timely decisions for successful execution.

Skills

English fluency

Leadership

Project management

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechatronics, Electrical, Systems, Mechanical)

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

Electronics and Mechatronics Manager

In this role you will be responsible for leading the successful execution of Electronics and Mechatronics launch programs from concept development through start of production.

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

• Own the end-to-end execution of Electronics & Mechatronics launch programs, ensuring all project milestones, deliverables, and readiness requirements are achieved from development through Start of Production (SOP).
• Lead cross-functional teams to drive accountability, resolve issues, mitigate risks, and ensure alignment with program timing, quality, cost, and customer expectations.
• Coordinate launch readiness reviews, maintain open issue trackers and performance dashboards, and ensure timely closure of actions through effective follow-up and escalation management.
• Prepare and deliver project status updates to leadership, highlighting key risks, critical issues, recovery plans, and program health metrics.
• Manage launch-related challenges, including late deliverables, validation and PPAP readiness gaps, manufacturing risks, customer timing pressures, and cross-functional conflicts, while driving timely decision-making and successful program execution.

If You Have/are

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechatronics, Electrical, Systems, Mechanical, or a related field) with fluency in English, both written and verbal.
• Proven experience in automotive program management, launch management, or engineering leadership with responsibility for timing, quality, manufacturing readiness, and cross-functional execution.
• Strong knowledge of structured problem-solving methodologies, including 8D, root cause analysis, and corrective action processes.
• Experience managing DV/PV validation activities, PPAP readiness, manufacturing readiness, and launch risk assessment and mitigation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in a global matrix environment, drive issue resolution, manage escalations, develop recovery plans, and provide leadership-level status reporting; willingness to travel and support critical launch activities as required.

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.