Application Engineer

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 Application Engineer.

In this role you will be responsible for leading engineering activities related to serial production seatbelt products, ensuring the successful implementation of product and process changes while maintaining quality, cost, and delivery targets. You will manage customer-driven design changes, internal product enhancements, and engineering modifications throughout the product lifecycle.

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

• Lead the design, development, testing, validation, and release of production seatbelt systems, ensuring compliance with customer, regulatory, and internal requirements.

• Manage engineering changes through the product lifecycle, including the release of component, assembly, and customer drawings, while maintaining all required engineering documentation.

• Serve as a key customer interface for product development activities, collaborating with Program Management and cross-functional teams to support successful product implementation and launch.

• Plan and execute prototype builds, DV/PV testing, benchmarking, and value analysis/value engineering (VA/VE) activities, analyzing test results and driving product improvements.

• Support cross-functional problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives by working closely with Quality, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Process, and Launch teams to resolve technical challenges and ensure successful production startup.

If you have/are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline, with 2–5 years of experience in product design or engineering within the automotive industry.

• Strong technical knowledge of GD&T, SPC, engineering specifications, and automotive product development processes.

• Proven experience with structured problem-solving methodologies, including Root Cause Analysis, 8D, and corrective action implementation.

• Proficiency in English is required; Japanese or German language skills are considered a plus.

• Experience with CATIA or similar CAD software preferred, combined with strong technical aptitude, proactive problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively in cross-functional engineering teams.

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!

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.