Inflator Development Engineer — Automotive Safety Innovator

Autoliv; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive compensation package

Recognition awards

University discount options

Gender pay equality

Job summary

Autoliv in Ogden, UT seeks an Inflator Development Engineer to lead inflator projects from concept to production, collaborating with simulation, design, testing, and manufacturing teams to deliver robust airbag technologies.

You will design inflator components, validate prototypes, and define requirements for new safety technologies, leveraging CAD, MATLAB, and data analysis tools in a global setting.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in product development, R&D, or advanced engineering roles.
• Experience with inflators, airbags, initiators, pyrotechnic systems, energetic materials, or related technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with CAD software such as CATIA, SolidWorks, or equivalent engineering design tools.
• Experience with MATLAB, Scilab, Bluesky, Python, statistical analysis software, or similar engineering data analysis and modeling tools.
• Experience supporting product validation, testing, and design optimization.
• Knowledge of GD&T, DFMEA/PFMEA, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Ability to work effectively in global, cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, ownership-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead inflator development projects from concept through validation and production launch.
• Design and optimize inflator components to meet performance, quality, cost, and manufacturability targets.
• Define product requirements and support technical strategy for new technologies.
• Plan, execute, and analyze prototype builds, testing activities, and validation programs.
• Collaborate with simulation, design, testing, manufacturing, and quality teams to develop robust products.
• Investigate technical issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective solutions.
• Work with suppliers and global engineering teams to support product industrialization.
• Drive innovation and contribute to next-generation safety technologies.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Ownership mindset

Proactive mindset

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CATIA

SolidWorks

Python

MATLAB

Scilab

Bluesky

Job description

Autoliv in Ogden, UT seeks an Inflator Development Engineer to lead inflator projects from concept to production, collaborating with simulation, design, testing, and manufacturing teams to deliver robust airbag technologies.

You will design inflator components, validate prototypes, and define requirements for new safety technologies, leveraging CAD, MATLAB, and data analysis tools in a global setting.