Advanced Specialist - PED Tooling

Autoliv

Industrial Engineering & APS

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Autoliv India Inflators Pvt Ltd (INCY), Cheyyar

Advanced Specialist - PED Tooling

Develop tooling, automation, and smarter manufacturing processes at Autoliv in Chennai — helping build quality safety products that save more lives.

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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.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Advanced Specialist / Executive - PED Tooling to join our Product Engineering Development (PED) team in Chennai, India. In this role, you will be responsible for developing new manufacturing processes, tooling, and equipment while ensuring compliance with Autoliv standards, quality requirements, and project timelines.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements, automation initiatives, problem-solving activities, and continuous improvement projects that enhance productivity, quality, and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Manufacturing & Process Development

• Develop new manufacturing processes, tooling, jigs, fixtures, and equipment for new product launches.

• Conduct manufacturing feasibility assessments and support RFQs by providing capital investment requirements.

• Design and optimize line layouts, material flow, ergonomics, and waste reduction initiatives using Lean Manufacturing principles.

• Ensure process validation and equipment qualification activities are completed according to global standards.

• Support process development and robust process controls to meet program timelines.

• Continuous Improvement & Automation

• Identify and implement opportunities for automation and manufacturing process improvements.

• Drive initiatives to improve yield, capacity, capability, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).

• Lead structured problem-solving activities and root cause analysis.

• Support retrofit and enhancement of Special Purpose Machines (SPMs).

• Technical Troubleshooting & Quality

• Diagnose manufacturing issues and implement corrective actions to eliminate root causes.

• Utilize problem-solving methodologies such as:

• DMAIC

• 8D

• 5 Why Analysis

• Ishikawa (Fishbone) Analysis

• Ensure compliance with Autoliv manufacturing process specifications and documentation standards.

• Team & Vendor Development

• Train and mentor technicians and operators on process improvements and manufacturing best practices.

• Support competency development through structured training and work allocation.

• Identify and evaluate local vendors for cost-effective localization and tooling projects.

• What We're Looking For

• Technical Skills

• Strong experience in:

• Tool & Die Design and Manufacturing

• Jig & Fixture Design

• Automation Projects

• Retrofit of Special Purpose Machines (SPMs)

• Precision Assembly Processes

• Proficiency in:

• AutoCAD

• 3D Design Software

• GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)

• Knowledge of:

• Vision Systems

• Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems

• Manufacturing Process Validation

• Equipment Qualification

• Behavioral Competencies

• Customer Focus

• Global Perspective

• Innovation Mindset

• Sound Decision Making

• Execution Excellence

• Accountability

• Collaboration

• People Development

• Trust Building

Qualifications

Education

• BE / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or NTTF

• Certifications (Preferred)

• GD&T

• Tool & Die Making

• AutoCAD

Experience

• 7-9 years of experience in an Automotive Tier-1 supplier or OEM environment.

• Hands-on expertise in tooling, die-making, automation, jig & fixture design, SPM retrofitting, and process improvement.

• 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

• Industrial Engineering & APS

Location

Autoliv India Inflators Pvt Ltd (INCY), Cheyyar

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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.

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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.

Founded in

1953

Co-workers

65,000

Turnover

10.4 B USD

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Industrial Engineering & APS

· Autoliv India Inflators Pvt Ltd (INCY), Cheyyar

Advanced Specialist - PED Tooling

Develop tooling, automation, and smarter manufacturing processes at Autoliv in Chennai — helping build quality safety products that save more lives.

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