Manager – Application Engineering (Driver Unit)

Autoliv's primary goal is to Save More Lives. Our products never get a second chance. This is why we can never compromise on quality. We are working to increase vehicle safety by developing seatbelts, airbags and steering wheels and you can be part of our team as Manager – Application Engineering (Driver Unit).

In this role you will be responsible for leading a team in the design and development of safety-critical mechanisms including steering wheels and airbags for passenger and commercial vehicles. You will need to deliver engineering excellence, ensure product performance, and drive cross-functional collaboration to meet customer and organizational requirements.

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

• Lead design and development of mechanisms including steering wheels and airbags

• Prepare and release 3D CAD models and 2D drawings with GD&T and tolerance stack-up

• Conduct design reviews, DFMEA, DFM & A, and ensure robust product design

• Develop and manage BOM, DVP, and engineering deliverables

• Ensure product validation meets functional, durability, and reliability requirements

• Plan and track engineering schedules and ensure timeline adherence

• Drive tool feasibility commitments (TFC) for sheet metal and plastic components

• Lead prototype builds, vehicle trials, and validation activities

• Perform failure analysis using structured methodologies (8D/G8D)

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Project Management, Quality, Purchase, Production, Suppliers)

• Represent the team in global engineering forums and customer interactions

• Manage customer and supplier discussions related to design, trials, and improvements

    If you have/are:

• Strong experience in design and development of automotive safety-critical products

• Hands-on expertise in sheet metal and plastic component design

• Proficiency in CATIA V5 and PLM tools (ENOVIA)

• Good understanding of GD&T, tolerance stack-up, DFMEA, and DFM & A

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Experience in managing high-profile or complex engineering projects

• Ability to lead and develop teams and drive performance

• Graduate/Postgraduate in Mechanical or Automobile Engineering

• 12–15 years of experience (or Diploma with 15–18 years) in automotive industry (Tier 1 preferred)

• Fluency in English (Kannada and Hindi preferred; Japanese/Korean is an advantage)

Competencies & Personal Attributes:

• Take Ownership, Add Value, Collaborate, Make it Easy, Be Curious

• Strong leadership and people development capabilities

• Ability to communicate clearly and influence stakeholders

• Data-driven decision-making and execution focus

• Proactive, agile, and transparent working style

• Ability to build trust and work as one global Autoliv team

We will be more than glad to chat with you about your experience and your career goals.

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.

More lives saved – more life lived!