Launch Quality Engineer: APQP, DFMEA & Risk Lead

Autoliv; Matamoros; On-site; MXN 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive compensation package

Recognition awards

University discount options

Gender pay equality

Job summary

Autoliv is seeking a Quality Engineer to coordinate quality activities across product and process development, validation, launch, and transfer to production. You will work with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Purchasing, and other teams to identify risks and ensure launch readiness.

The role requires strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, DFMEA/PFMEA, Control Plans, RCA, and CI, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities and communicate effectively with global teams and customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in Quality Engineering, manufacturing, or project management within the automotive industry, preferably supporting product and process launches.
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, DFMEA/PFMEA, Control Plans, Root Cause Analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional activities, manage multiple priorities, and drive action plans to successful completion.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills, with advanced English proficiency to effectively collaborate with global teams and customers.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate quality activities throughout product and process development, validation, launch, and production transfer phases.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Purchasing, and cross-functional teams to identify risks, track actions, and ensure launch readiness.
• Manage and follow up on quality deliverables, including APQP, DFMEA/PFMEA, Control Plans, Capability Studies, and PPAP submissions.
• Ensure products, processes, and documentation comply with customer requirements, internal standards, and applicable quality regulations.
• Lead structured problem-solving efforts using Root Cause Analysis, 8D methodology, and corrective and preventive actions to support successful launches and continuous improvement.

Skills

Quality engineering

APQP/PPAP knowledge

DFMEA/PFMEA

Root Cause Analysis

8D problem solving

Cross-functional coordination

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quality/Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Autoliv is seeking a Quality Engineer to coordinate quality activities across product and process development, validation, launch, and transfer to production. You will work with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Purchasing, and other teams to identify risks and ensure launch readiness.

The role requires strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, DFMEA/PFMEA, Control Plans, RCA, and CI, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities and communicate effectively with global teams and customers.