Lead Engineer
Lead steering wheel and airbag design at Autoliv in Bangalore, partnering across teams to deliver reliable safety systems that help save more lives.
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 ROLE.
Location: Bangalore (AIB)
Experience: 10-12 Years
Qualification: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical / Automobile Engineering
About the Role
We are looking for a Senior Lead Engineer - I / Lead Engineer to join our Customer Engineering team and lead the design and development of Steering Wheel and Airbag systems for passenger vehicles, SUVs, and MUVs.
In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, customers, suppliers, and global engineering teams to deliver innovative and reliable occupant safety solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the design and development of Steering Wheel and Airbag mechanisms for automotive applications.
Create and release 3D CAD models and 2D drawings using CATIA V5, including:
GD&T
Tolerance stack-up analysis
Design reviews
DFMEA
DFM&A
Prepare and manage:
Bill of Materials (BOM)
Design Verification Plans (DVP)
Engineering documentation
Lessons Learned documentation
Support prototype builds and vehicle trials.
Coordinate product testing activities with test laboratories and evaluate test results.
Lead root cause analysis and problem-solving activities using structured methodologies such as 8D/G8D.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Project Management, Purchasing, Quality, Testing, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, and Suppliers.
Participate in customer and supplier visits for project discussions, testing, and failure analysis.
Represent the engineering team in global forums and project reviews.
Ensure engineering schedule adherence and successful project execution.
Technical Skills & Expertise
10-12 years of experience in the automotive industry (Tier-1 preferred).
Strong experience in:
Steering Wheel Development
Airbag System Development
Safety-Critical Mechanism Design
Expertise in:
Sheet Metal Design
Plastic Component Design
Product Development Lifecycle
Hands-on experience with:
CATIA V5
ENOVIA / PLM Systems
DFMEA
DFM&A
GD&T
Tolerance Stack-Up Analysis
Knowledge of validation, durability, reliability, and environmental testing requirements.
What We're Looking For
Strong ownership mindset and accountability.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Effective stakeholder management and communication skills.
Collaborative team player with a customer-focused approach.
Proactive, transparent, agile, and curious mindset.
Ability to make data-driven decisions and manage execution effectively.
Core Values
Take Ownership
Add Value
Collaborate
Make it Easy
Be Curious
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!
- Function
- Development, Engineering & Research,
- Location
- Autoliv India (INBA) - Bangalore
Autoliv India (INBA) - Bangalore
Workplace & Culture
Culture and Work Environment
At Autoliv, the vision of saving more lives guides and motivates our work.With a mission to provide world-class solutions to this end, we constantly seek new ways of working and question existing standards to keep you and your loved ones safe on the road.
And we do this through Autoliv's key behaviors:
👉 Take Ownership
👉 Collaborate
👉 Add value
👉 Make it Easy
👉 Be curious.
About Autoliv India
Autoliv is the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems. Through our group companies, we develop, manufacture and market protective systems, such as airbags, seatbelts, and steering wheels for all major automotive manufacturers in the world as well as mobility safety solutions.
At Autoliv, we challenge and redefine the standards of mobility safety to sustainably deliver leading solutions. In 2024, our products saved 37,000 lives and reduced 600,000 injuries.
Our ~65,000 colleagues in 25 countries are passionate about our vision of Saving More Lives and quality is at the heart of everything we do. We drive innovation, research, and development at our 13 technical centers, with their 20 test tracks.