Lead Specialist - Process Quality

Lead Specialist - Process Quality

Lead process quality improvement at Autoliv, guiding teams to solve manufacturing challenges and deliver zero-defect safety products that help 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 seeking an experienced Associate Manager / Lead Specialist - Process Quality to drive manufacturing quality excellence and support our commitment to delivering world-class products. In this role, you will lead quality improvement initiatives, drive problem-solving activities, ensure compliance with quality standards, and collaborate cross-functionally to achieve zero-defect manufacturing.

This position is ideal for a quality professional with strong experience in automotive manufacturing, process quality, problem-solving methodologies, and automotive core quality tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Quality Management & Continuous Improvement

• Drive shift quality activities and ensure compliance with company and customer quality standards.

• Lead cross-functional problem-solving teams using the 8D methodology.

• Analyze product and process non-conformities and implement effective corrective actions.

• Monitor and reduce DPMU levels through continuous improvement initiatives.

• Support Zero Defect initiatives and quality improvement workshops.

• Ensure timely escalation and resolution of production quality concerns.

• Quality Assurance & Process Control

Maintain and update quality planning documentation, including:

• Control Plans

• PFMEA

• Standard Work Instructions (SWI)

• Visual Aids

Conduct and participate in:

• Process Audits

• Product Audits

• Dock Audits

• Layout Inspections

• Ensure adherence to Autoliv Standards and IATF requirements.

• Coordinate containment, disposition, and control of suspect products.

• Customer & Supplier Quality Support

• Support customer concern investigations and corrective actions.

• Collaborate with Customer Quality Engineers and Supplier Quality teams.

• Manage internal supplier quality issues and ensure closure of corrective actions.

• Follow up on ALIS/COP escalations and ensure timely closure.

• Operational Quality Excellence

• Analyze daily top rejection trends and drive corrective actions.

• Attend and resolve line Jidoka and production quality issues.

• Review, create, validate, and control MVP samples.

• Support laboratory testing activities and documentation updates.

Required Technical Skills

Strong knowledge of automotive manufacturing quality systems.

Hands-on experience in:

Assembly Processes

Molding Processes

Laser Welding

Friction Welding

Defect Analysis

Expertise in automotive core tools:

APQP

PPAP

PFMEA

SPC

Control Plans

Knowledge of IATF 16949 requirements.

Experience using measurement equipment:

Vernier Calipers

Pin Gauges

Height Gauges

Ability to interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and related documentation tools.

What We're Looking For

Leadership Competencies

Customer Focus

Global Perspective

Innovation Mindset

Sound Decision Making

Execution Excellence

Accountability

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Team Inspiration & Engagement

People Development

Trust Building

Personal Attributes

Strong communication skills

Ownership mindset

Self-confidence and credibility

Results-oriented approach

Excellent problem-solving capabilities

Team player with a "One Team" mentality

Qualifications

• ✅ Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Preferred

IATF 16949 Internal Auditor Certification

Experience

• 10-12 years of experience in Process Quality within the automotive manufacturing industry.

• Proven experience in driving quality improvements and resolving manufacturing quality challenges.

• Ability to work independently while effectively leading cross-functional 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!

Function

Quality

Location

Autoliv India (INBA) - Bangalore

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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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Lead Specialist - Process Quality

Lead process quality improvement at Autoliv, guiding teams to solve manufacturing challenges and deliver zero-defect safety products that help save more lives.

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