Launch Project Quality Engineer

What You’ll Do

• Launch, analyze and manage quality documentation related to New Launch Programs for AOA's Assembly Plants.
• Assess new line quality controls and repeatability.
• Determine and champion new control and monitoring methods to ensure first‑time quality.
• Monitor process capability and identify improvement opportunities.
• Champion quality initiatives on the manufacturing floor.
• Deliver on quality related metrics for the area (non‑quality cost, customer PPM, new launch readiness, etc.).
• Manage effective time and drive continuous improvement and systemic defect elimination initiatives within the area of ownership to achieve sustainable results.
• Promote the knowledge and application of the Standards.
• Actively contribute to the reduction of TNQC.
• Champion fundamental quality approaches (PPAP, FMEA, IATF, VDA, Jidoka, Zero Defect, Quality First, etc.) both in design and process within the production team.
• Lead by example, acting as an ambassador for Autoliv by demonstrating the Autoliv Way and Q5 behavior.
• Define specific quality training requirements for the scope of ownership.
• Evaluate team work and identify growth opportunities for individual members.
• Ensure all applicable customer‑specific product quality requirements for the product area are fulfilled.
• Report on quality performance indicators.
  
  Enforce stable and in‑control processes.
• Maintain launch timelines to meet key dates.
• Review reports, documentation and customer concerns directly with customers.

• Bachelor’s degree highly preferred; candidates with several years of QE experience without a degree who demonstrate strong comprehension, problem‑solving, and learning skills may be considered.
• Experience or understanding of the Autoliv Production System or a fast‑paced production environment is preferred.
• Understanding of technical drawings, advanced problem‑solving skills, knowledge of mechanical systems and production line processes.
• Professional communication skills and the ability to be front‑facing to customers.
• Keen eye for quality and the ability to juggle multiple critical projects simultaneously.
• Experience in a manufacturing field is beneficial.
• Quality certifications are beneficial.
• 8D problem‑solving experience is beneficial.

• 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 identity and/or expression, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Autoliv does business.