Lead Specialist - Industrial Engineering

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: Badli, India
Department: TND – Process Engineering Development (PED)
Reporting To: PED Manager
Experience: 10-14 Years

Autoliv is looking for an experienced Associate Manager - Process Engineering Development (PED) to drive industrialization, process excellence, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role offers an opportunity to lead new product industrialization, process optimization, automation projects, and capability-building initiatives within a dynamic automotive manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Safety First (Non-Negotiable)

• Champion a zero-incident safety culture across all PED processes.

• Lead Process Risk Assessments, including PFMEA and MSRA, and drive corrective actions.

• Ensure compliance with ergonomics and workplace safety standards.

• Promote safe process design through mistake-proofing, containment controls, and risk mitigation.

New Product Industrialization (NPI)

• Lead industrialization activities from RFQ through SOP and ramp-up.

• Design and implement robust manufacturing processes aligned with product requirements.

• Develop and maintain:

  • Process Flow Diagrams (PFD)

  • PFMEA

  • Work Instructions

  • Process Validation Plans

• Ensure on-time launch with right-first-time manufacturing capability.

Process Capability & Quality Excellence

• Achieve and sustain process capability targets (Cp/Cpk) for critical characteristics.

• Implement SPC, Control Plans, and reaction plans.

• Drive variation reduction and process standardization initiatives.

• Deploy Poka-Yoke solutions and automation to achieve a zero-defect mindset.

Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence

• Lead Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and APS deployment initiatives.

• Drive productivity, efficiency, and waste elimination across manufacturing processes.

• Conduct time and motion studies to improve operational effectiveness.

• Lead structured problem-solving activities using 8D, 5 Why, and QC tools.

• Deliver measurable improvements in OEE, yield, quality, and cost.

Equipment & Technology Development

• Define manufacturing process and equipment specifications.

• Lead machine development, pre-acceptance activities, commissioning, and validation.

• Drive automation and digitalization initiatives aligned with Industry 4.0 standards.

• Ensure alignment between process capability and technological requirements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with:

  • R&D for DFM/DFA and design reviews

  • Quality teams for APQP and PPAP activities

  • Operations & Maintenance teams

  • EHS teams

• Ensure seamless alignment between product design, manufacturing processes, and plant capabilities.

Standardization & Knowledge Sharing

• Develop and implement best practices across manufacturing lines.

• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and Autoliv global standards.

• Share lessons learned and best practices within the global PED network.

Team Development & Leadership

• Build and develop a high-performing Process Engineering team.

• Strengthen team capabilities in:

  • Safe Process Design

  • New Product Introduction (NPI)

  • Structured Problem Solving

  • Lean Manufacturing

• Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Required Skills & Competencies

Technical Expertise

• Process Design & Industrialization

• PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, and DOE

• Process Validation & Capability Studies

• Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma

• Automation & Industry 4.0 Implementation

• Process Digitalization

• Manufacturing Excellence Tools

Leadership & Behavioral Competencies

• Strong business acumen and customer-first mindset.

• Sense of urgency, ownership, and accountability.

• Data-driven decision-making capabilities.

• Excellent problem-solving and execution skills.

• Ability to lead by example in Safety and Quality.

• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience working in cross-functional and global environments.

Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech in Mechanical, Electronics, or Electrical Engineering.

• Certifications in AutoCAD, PLM, and Six Sigma will be an added advantage.

Experience

• 10-14 years of experience in Process Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related functions within the automotive or manufacturing industry.

• Proven experience in New Product Industrialization, Lean Manufacturing, Process Capability Improvement, and Automation Projects.

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!