Application Inflators Engineer

Autoliv; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Office + Home Fridays

Recognition awards

Company events

University discount options

Job summary

Autoliv is hiring an Application Inflators Engineer to design, develop and maintain product data for engineering releases, DFMEA, DVP&R, and other critical deliverables. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration to launch new inflator products, manage timelines, and ensure program success.

The ideal candidate will have a mechanical engineering background, 3–5 years in manufacturing or automotive environments, and experience with inflator/initiator design, GD&T, APQP, and PFMEA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years in product design/engineering within manufacturing or automotive.
• Experience with inflator/initiator design preferred; knowledge of GD&T, APQP and PFMEA.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate engineering inputs for inflators and program deliverables during quotations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to launch new products and align engineering, manufacturing, quality, and program objectives.
• Serve as primary contact for launch-related activities with timely communication and issue resolution.
• Establish project milestones and track progress against master schedules using APDS database.
• Identify risks, schedule deviations, and launch concerns; drive corrective actions and escalate as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

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 as Application Inflators Engineer.

In this role you will be responsible for developing and maintaining product data required for the release of engineering drawings, reports, specifications, DFMEAs, DVP&R documentation, and other key engineering deliverables necessary to define, validate, and communicate product design concepts.

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

• Support the quotation process for Inflators and Initiators by coordinating engineering inputs, technical requirements, and program deliverables.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to successfully launch new products at IBC and ITO, ensuring alignment between engineering, manufacturing, quality, and program objectives.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for launch-related activities, providing timely communication, issue resolution, and project status updates.
• Establish project milestones and track progress against master schedules using the APDS database, ensuring adherence to program timing and deliverables.
• Identify project risks, schedule deviations, and launch concerns, driving corrective actions and escalating issues as needed to ensure successful program execution and target achievement.

If You Have/are

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in product design, development, or engineering within a manufacturing or automotive environment.
• Experience with inflator and/or initiator design and development is highly preferred.
• Working knowledge of GD&T, DFMEA/PFMEA, APQP, and structured root-cause analysis methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills, with the ability to interpret technical data and effectively support cross-functional product launch activities.

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
• Flexible Options (Monday to Thursdays at Office, Fridays from Home)
• 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.