Process Engineer: Drive Quality & Continuous Improvement

Autoliv Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Autoliv Inc. is seeking a Process Engineer to oversee manufacturing improvements and drive efficiency across production lines. The role focuses on PFMEA, time studies, line balancing, and process optimization to meet AMG performance targets.

The ideal candidate has a engineering degree, at least 1 year in a related setting, and strong analytical and collaboration skills. Expect cross-functional teamwork and hands-on involvement in new product launches and process changes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a similar manufacturing, industrial engineering, or process engineering role.
• Good knowledge of English (written and spoken).
• Knowledge of work measurement, time studies, and process analysis.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Understanding of machine automation and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with PFMEA and process improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage tasks effectively and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work across teams.
• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
• Ability to build trust, take ownership, and demonstrate accountability.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to achieve AMG performance targets.
• Provide technical support and expertise in Industrial Engineering, including PFMEA, line balancing, and efficiency improvements.
• Define and maintain production standards and documentation (SWI, Setup Sheets, FMEA).
• Establish and optimize production flow, methods, standard times, and capacity targets.
• Participate in problem-solving activities and 8D teams to address quality and process issues.
• Analyze production performance (DPMU, LMPU) and implement corrective actions to meet targets.
• Support new product launches and machine acceptance activities to ensure process readiness.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, and AMC/AMG teams to improve quality, productivity, and operational efficiency.
• Support the implementation of APS standards and continuous improvement tools.
• Participate in internal audits and ensure compliance with manufacturing standards.
• Coordinate engineering changes and production updates related to new products and process modifications.

Skills

PFMEA

Line balancing

Time studies

Process analysis

Reading drawings

Machine automation

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Decision making

Collaboration

Communication

Quality focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Autoliv Inc. is seeking a Process Engineer to oversee manufacturing improvements and drive efficiency across production lines. The role focuses on PFMEA, time studies, line balancing, and process optimization to meet AMG performance targets.

The ideal candidate has a engineering degree, at least 1 year in a related setting, and strong analytical and collaboration skills. Expect cross-functional teamwork and hands-on involvement in new product launches and process changes.