Electronics Process Lead Engineer

Autoliv; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive compensation package

Recognition awards

Family events

University discount options

Gender pay equality

Job summary

Autoliv is seeking an Electronics Process Lead Engineer in Auburn Hills, MI to drive engineering execution and coordinate cross-functional teams across automotive programs. You will serve as the primary interface with OEM customers, manage open issues, develop launch plans and ensure on-time delivery while mentoring engineers and coordinating resources for program success.

The role requires a strong engineering foundation, 7+ years of automotive experience, and fluent English communication to

Qualifications

• 7+ years automotive engineering experience.
• Lead engineering teams and customer-facing activities.
• Fluent English communication with OEMs.
• Strong knowledge of electronic and mechatronic systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary engineering interface with OEMs, leading technical discussions and issue resolution.
• Drive engineering execution and program delivery with status, risks, and recovery plans.
• Provide technical leadership across cross-functional teams and mentor engineers.
• Own and manage the Engineering Open Issues List with prioritization and closure.
• Develop and maintain project plans, launch readiness activities and DV/PV planning.

Skills

Electronics

Mechatronics

Project leadership

Customer liaison

Program timing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD

MATLAB/Simulink

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 Electronics Process Lead Engineer.

In this role you will be responsible for driving engineering execution, maintaining strong communication with OEM customers, coordinating cross-functional teams, managing technical project timelines, and ensuring all open issues are effectively identified, tracked, and resolved to support successful program delivery.

your role will involve:

• Serve as the primary engineering interface with OEM customers, leading technical discussions, design reviews, issue resolution meetings, and escalation management while maintaining strong customer relationships.


• Drive engineering execution and program delivery by communicating project status, technical risks, timing concerns, and recovery plans to both customers and internal stakeholders.


• Provide technical leadership across cross-functional engineering teams, coordinating resources, facilitating decision-making, mentoring engineers, and ensuring accountability for deliverables and commitments.


• Own and manage the Engineering Open Issues List, ensuring issues are properly documented, prioritized, assigned, tracked, escalated when necessary, and closed with verified resolution.


• Develop and maintain engineering project plans and launch readiness activities, including detailed timing plans, 30/60/90-day execution plans, DV/PV validation planning, build coordination, customer review preparation, and launch support.

If You Have/are

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with a strong foundation in automotive product development and engineering principles.


• 7+ years of automotive engineering experience, including leading engineering teams, managing technical reviews, customer-facing activities, issue resolution, and launch support.


• Fluent English communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with OEM customers and collaborate within global cross-functional teams.


• Strong technical knowledge of electronic and mechatronic systems, as well as expertise in program timing plans, open issue management, escalation management, and product launch activities.


• Proven ability to lead and coordinate cross‑functional teams across engineering, validation, quality, manufacturing, suppliers, and program management while driving successful project execution and customer satisfaction.

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


• 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.