Inflator Development Engineer

Akkodis; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Rx SavingsPlus Standard Program

Health Savings Account and Flexible SP

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking an Inflator Development Engineer for a direct hire in Ogden, UT. Lead inflator product development from concept through validation, launch, and production readiness, collaborating with global teams to deliver innovative safety devices.

The role requires a master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and 3+ years in product development or related work, with hands-on experience in inflators, initiators, airbags or energetic materials.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of engineering experience in product development, R&D, or related roles.
• Experience with inflators, initiators, airbags, pyrotechnic devices, or energetic material technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Experience supporting design validation activities, testing programs, and data-driven decision-making.
• Knowledge of GD&T, DFMEA/PFMEA, and structured root-cause analysis methodologies.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts and work within global cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead inflator product development activities from concept through validation, launch, and production implementation.
• Define and refine performance requirements to meet customer expectations, regulatory requirements, and internal standards.
• Develop innovative design solutions that balance performance, manufacturability, cost, and reliability.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute prototype builds, testing activities, and validation programs.
• Analyze test data and engineering results to identify opportunities for design optimization and continuous improvement.
• Partner with CFD, CAE, and design teams to develop robust, high-performing products.
• Work closely with suppliers and manufacturing teams to support industrialization and product readiness.
• Apply engineering principles, statistical tools, and structured problem-solving methods to resolve technical challenges.
• Participate in technology development initiatives that support future product innovation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across multiple global locations to deliver project objectives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Global collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CATIA

SolidWorks

Scilab

Bluesky

Job description

Akkodis is seeking an Inflator Development Engineer for a direct hire job with a client in Ogden, UTAs an Inflator Development Engineer, you will play a key role in designing and developing next-generation inflator technologies that power automotive safety systems around the world. This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of innovation, collaborating with global experts across R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Ballistics, CFD, CAE, and Energetic Materials to deliver solutions that make a real difference. If you enjoy solving complex engineering challenges, turning concepts into production-ready products, and contributing to technology that protects millions of people every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Salary Range: $85,000/year to $95,000/year; The salary may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

• Lead inflator product development activities from concept through validation, launch, and production implementation.
• Define and refine performance requirements to meet customer expectations, regulatory requirements, and internal standards.
• Develop innovative design solutions that balance performance, manufacturability, cost, and reliability.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute prototype builds, testing activities, and validation programs.
• Analyze test data and engineering results to identify opportunities for design optimization and continuous improvement.
• Partner with CFD, CAE, and design teams to develop robust, high-performing products.
• Work closely with suppliers and manufacturing teams to support industrialization and product readiness.
• Apply engineering principles, statistical tools, and structured problem-solving methods to resolve technical challenges.
• Participate in technology development initiatives that support future product innovation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across multiple global locations to deliver project objectives.

Desired Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 3+ years of engineering experience in product development, research and development, or related technical roles.
• Experience with inflators, initiators, airbags, pyrotechnic devices, or energetic material technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex technical data.
• Experience supporting design validation activities, testing programs, and data-driven decision-making.
• Knowledge of GD&T, DFMEA/PFMEA, and structured root-cause analysis methodologies.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts and work within global cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with pyrotechnic inflator development.
• Knowledge of combustion, ballistics, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and thermodynamics.
• Experience with engineering tools such as CATIA, SolidWorks, Scilab, Bluesky, or similar software platforms.
• Familiarity with automotive product development processes and customer requirements.

Benefits offerings include but are not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• RxSavingsPlus Standard Program
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

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