Industrial Engineering Lead Specialist

Autoliv Mexico; Aguascalientes; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive compensation

Awards & events

University discounts

Gender pay equality

Job summary

Autoliv Mexico is seeking an Industrial Engineering Lead Specialist to develop and execute manufacturing strategies for Thermoplastic Injection Molding, optimizing capacity, quality and profitability across automotive components.

You will create cost models for quotes, establish DFM guidelines, and drive continuous improvement within the molding department, collaborating in a global, safety‑driven environment. This role emphasizes tooling, production cell design and strategic decision making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical/industrial engineering.
• 15+ years in plastic injection molding, preferably automotive.
• Strong knowledge of DFM, cost modeling and capital equipment justification.
• Experience with tooling design and production cell layouts.
• Ability to lead manufacturing strategy and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute manufacturing strategies for Thermoplastic Injection Molding to optimize production capacity, efficiency, quality, and profitability.
• Create and maintain accurate cost models and quotations for new components.
• Establish DFM guidelines and provide manufacturability assessments during quotation and product development.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, scrap reduction, process optimization, and operational excellence.
• Evaluate and support strategic manufacturing decisions including make-versus-buy analysis, tooling cavity optimization, equipment selection, and production cell design.

Skills

DFM principles

Cost modeling

Make-versus-buy analysis

Injection molding

Production cell design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Tools

Injection mold tooling

Tooling management

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 asIndustrial Engineering Lead Specialist.

In this role you will beresponsible for developing and executing manufacturing strategies for Thermoplastic Injection Molding processes. You will create accurate cost models to support new business quotations, establish design-for-manufacturing guidelines, and provide technical feedback to optimize product manufacturability during the quotation and product development phases.

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

• Develop and execute manufacturing strategies for Thermoplastic Injection Molding to optimize production capacity, efficiency, quality, and profitability.


• Create and maintain accurate cost models and quotations for new components, supporting business growth and competitive pricing strategies.


• Establish Design for Manufacturing (DFM) guidelines and provide manufacturability assessments during the quotation, product development, and launch phases.


• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity enhancement, scrap reduction, process optimization, and operational excellence within the molding department.


• Evaluate and support strategic manufacturing decisions, including make-versus-buy analysis, tooling cavity optimization, equipment selection, and production cell design to maximize operational performance.

If you have/are:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.


• Minimum of 15 years of experience in Plastic Injection Molding manufacturing, preferably with Class A automotive components, including painted and textured surface applications.


• Extensive experience in manufacturing strategy and business decision-making, including make-versus-buy analysis, cost modeling, capacity planning, and capital equipment justification.


• Strong knowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles, including material selection, grain and texture requirements, process optimization, and automotive industry best practices.


• Advanced expertise in injection mold tooling, machine and production cell design, tool maintenance, spare parts management, and supplier selection and management for tooling and texture development.

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


• 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.