Launch Project Quality Engineer

Autoliv Mexico; Michigan; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive compensation package

Recognition awards and events

Gender pay equality

Job summary

Autoliv Mexico seeks a Quality Launch Engineer to coordinate quality activities across product and process launches, ensuring customer requirements, quality standards and launch objectives are met from development through SOP and production stabilization.

You will drive proactive quality planning, manage APQP, DFMEA/PFMEA, Control Plans, and lead 8D problem solving with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable launches and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field.
• Experience in Quality Engineering, manufacturing, or project management within automotive industry, preferably supporting product and process launches.
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, DFMEA/PFMEA, Control Plans, Root Cause Analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate quality activities throughout product and process development, validation, launch, and production transfer phases.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Purchasing, and cross-functional teams to identify risks and ensure launch readiness.
• Manage and follow up on quality deliverables, including APQP, DFMEA/PFMEA, Control Plans, Capability Studies, and PPAP submissions.
• Ensure products, processes, and documentation comply with customer requirements, internal standards, and quality regulations.
• Lead structured problem-solving using Root Cause Analysis, 8D, and CAPA to support launches and improvements.

Skills

APQP knowledge

PPAP knowledge

DFMEA/PFMEA knowledge

Control Plans

Root Cause Analysis

8D methodology

Cross-functional coordination

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field

Tools

APQP

PPAP

DFMEA

Job description

In this role you will beresponsible for coordinating quality activities throughout the planning and execution of product and process launches. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure customer requirements, quality standards, and launch objectives are achieved from the early stages of development through start of production (SOP) and manufacturing stabilization. Additionally, you will drive proactive quality planning, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure successful product launches and long-term operational excellence.

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

• Coordinate quality activities throughout product and process development, validation, launch, and production transfer phases.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Purchasing, and cross-functional teams to identify risks, track actions, and ensure launch readiness.
• Manage and follow up on quality deliverables, including APQP, DFMEA/PFMEA, Control Plans, Capability Studies, and PPAP submissions.
• Ensure products, processes, and documentation comply with customer requirements, internal standards, and applicable quality regulations.
• Lead structured problem-solving efforts using Root Cause Analysis, 8D methodology, and corrective and preventive actions to support successful launches and continuous improvement.

If you have/are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience in Quality Engineering, manufacturing, or project management within the automotive industry, preferably supporting product and process launches.
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, DFMEA/PFMEA, Control Plans, Root Cause Analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional activities, manage multiple priorities, and drive action plans to successful completion.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills, with advanced English proficiency to effectively collaborate with global teams and customers.

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.

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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.