RDE Manager

Autoliv; Santiago de Querétaro; Presencial; MXN 900.000 - 1.300.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Autoliv is seeking an RDE Manager to lead strategic cost reduction initiatives across products, manufacturing, and supply chain. You will collaborate with Engineering, Purchasing, Operations, Finance, and Suppliers to drive value engineering and design optimization while maintaining quality and safety.

You will enable organizational capability by training stakeholders on cost management tools and ensuring targets are achieved from NOI to EOL.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Proven experience in Automotive Product Development.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.
• Strong technical CAD skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and cost optimization.

Responsabilidades

• Lead cross-functional cost reduction initiatives to meet annual targets.
• Align Design-to-Value (D2V) with Negotiation teams to maximize savings.
• Identify barriers and accelerate cost improvement actions.
• Train stakeholders on cost improvement methodologies and tools.
• Monitor performance and report insights to leadership.

Conocimientos

Bilingual English/Spanish

CAD tools

Structured problem-solving

CPA (Change Point Analysis)

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Herramientas

ECAN

VEVA App

Power BI

Descripción del empleo

RDE Manager

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 RDE Manager.

In this role you will beresponsible for leading strategic cost reduction initiatives across Autoliv's products, manufacturing operations, and supply chain while maintaining quality, safety, performance, and customer expectations. You will work cross-functionally with Engineering, Purchasing, Operations, Finance, and Supplier teams to identify and implement opportunities that improve profitability through value engineering, design optimization, process improvements, and supplier collaboration. Additionally, you will drive Design-to-Value (D2V) strategies, support internal and external negotiation activities through cost analysis and insights, enable organizational capability through cost management tools and training programs, and ensure cost-saving targets are achieved throughout the product lifecycle, from New Order Intake (NOI) through End-of-Life (EOL).

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

• Lead, prioritize, and manage cross-functional cost reduction initiatives to achieve annual savings and profitability targets.
• Drive alignment between Design-to-Value (D2V) and Negotiation teams to maximize cost savings opportunities and ensure coordinated execution.
• Identify and remove barriers, facilitate decision-making, and accelerate the implementation of cost improvement actions across the organization.
• Enable organizational capability by training stakeholders on cost improvement methodologies and tools, including ECAN, VEVA App, and Power BI.
• Monitor cost-saving performance, track progress against targets, and provide regular reporting and insights to leadership on results and opportunities.

If You Have/are

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or a related discipline).
• Proven experience in Automotive Product Development, including Steering Wheels, Driver Airbags, Automotive Interior Class A components, product design, validation, and engineering change management.
• Fluent in English and Spanish, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a global and cross-functional environment.
• Strong technical expertise in product design, CAD tools, Change Point Analysis (CPA), and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes (Die Casting, RIM, Injection Molding, Stamping, and Assembly) with demonstrated ability to develop business cases and drive cost optimization initiatives.

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!