Lead Automotive Launch Engineer - Production Readiness

Autoliv; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Autoliv is seeking a Launch Industrial Engineering Manager to lead the plant launch organization and drive new product introductions from concept to full production in a safety-critical setting.

You will own timelines, coordinate with engineering, quality, and operations, and ensure readiness for production releases, PPAP, and process validation. This role requires travel and collaboration across global teams with a focus on performance metrics and structured problem solving.

Qualifications

• Understanding of Airbag assembly processes, Autoliv standards, previous management experience.
• This role will travel and have global meetings during off work hours.
• A minimum of 6 years of experience in a similar position, preferably in an Automotive or Manufacturing company.
• Bachelor's or Engineering Degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end product launch activities in alignment with APQP methodology.
• Own and manage launch timelines, milestones, and deliverables across all phases of the launch lifecycle.
• Serve as the direct reporting manager for the plant launch organization, including Industrial Engineers and Project Quality Engineers.
• Set priorities, assign work, and ensure accountability for all engineering and quality deliverables supporting launch.
• Develop team capability through coaching, performance management, and technical leadership in launch execution.
• Lead cross-functional communication and alignment across engineering, quality, operations, and supply chain.
• Drive proactive risk identification, escalation, and mitigation throughout the launch process.
• Plan and oversee production trials, including pilot builds and run-at-rate events, ensuring manufacturing readiness.
• Ensure process validation, tooling readiness, and operator training are completed prior to production release.
• Lead PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) execution, ensuring all customer requirements are met and submissions are successful.
• Ensure measurement systems are validated (GR&R) prior to process capability analysis.
• Monitor and validate process capability (Cpk) to meet defined targets, including safety-critical requirements.
• Drive the use of SPC and data analysis to manage launch performance and identify variation.
• Track and improve key performance metrics including First Pass Yield (FPY), scrap rate, OEE, and on-time delivery.
• Lead structured problem-solving efforts (A3, 8D) to resolve launch-related issues and prevent recurrence.
• Oversee post-launch stabilization, ensuring consistent performance prior to handoff to operations.
• Ensure all launch documentation, control plans, and standard work are complete and implemented.

Skills

Airbag assembly processes

Autoliv standards

Management experience

Education

Bachelor's or Engineering Degree in a related field

Job description

Autoliv is seeking a Launch Industrial Engineering Manager to lead the plant launch organization and drive new product introductions from concept to full production in a safety-critical setting.

You will own timelines, coordinate with engineering, quality, and operations, and ensure readiness for production releases, PPAP, and process validation. This role requires travel and collaboration across global teams with a focus on performance metrics and structured problem solving.