Steering Wheel & Airbag Dev & Validation Engineer (Hybrid)

Autoliv; Santiago de Querétaro; On-site; MXN 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule (M-Thu in office, Fr

Competitive compensation

Company and family events

University discounts

Gender pay equality

Job summary

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 seeking a Development and Application Engineer to lead steering wheel and driver airbag product development and validation, collaborating with OEMs and global teams.

The role emphasizes design, CAE analysis, and delivering Right First Time across programs, with opportunities for career growth in a global automotive safety leader.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in steering wheel, driver airbag, automotive interior design, Class A surface components.
• Proficiency in CAD design, GD&T, and tolerance stack-up analysis for automotive product development.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as die casting, RIM, injection molding, stamping, and assembly.
• Strong technical leadership and communication skills; ability to interpret CAE results for design decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and validation of steering wheel and driver airbag products, ensuring compliance with customer specifications, safety requirements, and Autoliv standards.
• Collaborate with OEM customers to balance styling expectations, product performance, manufacturability, and cost objectives throughout the product development process.
• Coordinate with global engineering teams and cross-functional stakeholders to successfully validate and launch global programs at the local level.
• Drive product and process improvements by evaluating design alternatives, resolving technical issues, and ensuring robust validation activities are completed on time.
• Ensure products achieve Right First Time (1P1P) performance by applying engineering best practices, managing technical risks, and supporting successful program execution from development through launch.

Skills

CAD design

CAE analysis

GD&T

Tolerance analysis

Manufacturing processes

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

CAe result interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD software

CAE tools

Tolerance analysis tools

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 seeking a Development and Application Engineer to lead steering wheel and driver airbag product development and validation, collaborating with OEMs and global teams.

The role emphasizes design, CAE analysis, and delivering Right First Time across programs, with opportunities for career growth in a global automotive safety leader.