Seatbelt Systems Application Engineer | Global Projects

Autoliv; Unidad Habitacional CIDECO; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Recognition awards

Company events

University discounts

Gender pay equality

Family events

Job summary

Autoliv is seeking an Application Engineer to support seatbelt product lines, lead design and validation activities, and collaborate with OEMs, suppliers, and cross-functional teams. You will translate customer needs into robust seatbelt designs and coordinate with regional and global teams to ensure timely program launches.

The role requires a Mechanical Engineering degree, advanced English, and hands-on experience in automotive interior components, GD&T, and CAE interpretation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Advanced English proficiency with strong verbal and written communication skills; willingness to support regional teams across Mexico and the United States.
• Experience in seatbelt/restraint systems, product design, product engineering, interior Class A components, and trim development within the automotive industry.
• Proficiency in CAD design, GD&T application, tolerance stack-up analysis, and interpretation of CAE results to support product development and validation activities.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes including die casting, RIM, injection molding, stamping, and assembly operations, combined with hands-on problem-solving, product teardown analysis, and a commitment to long-term professional development.

Responsibilities

• Design and validate seatbelt products and components to ensure compliance with customer requirements, regulatory standards, and Autoliv engineering specifications.
• Collaborate directly with customers to balance styling expectations with Autoliv’s standard design practices, manufacturing capabilities, and cost objectives.
• Coordinate with global engineering teams to support the localization, validation, and successful launch of global programs.
• Analyze customer specifications and translate technical requirements into robust product designs, ensuring all validation activities are completed according to program timelines.
• Drive product development activities to achieve Right First Time (1P1P) objectives by optimizing design quality, manufacturability, performance, and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Advanced English

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD design

GD&T

CA E results interpretation

Job description

Autoliv is seeking an Application Engineer to support seatbelt product lines, lead design and validation activities, and collaborate with OEMs, suppliers, and cross-functional teams. You will translate customer needs into robust seatbelt designs and coordinate with regional and global teams to ensure timely program launches.

The role requires a Mechanical Engineering degree, advanced English, and hands-on experience in automotive interior components, GD&T, and CAE interpretation.