About the Role

As an Advanced Engineer in Prototyping for Seat Belt & Airbag Products you will lead and execute prototype development activities that ensure safety, manufacturability and compliance with customer and regulatory requirements. The role combines hands-on engineering, cross-functional coordination and technical leadership to deliver prototype assemblies, validate performance, and enable smooth transfer to production.

Key Responsibilities

Prototype Development & Engineering

- Lead design-for-prototype activities for seat belt and airbag components, including mounting hardware, pretensioners and associated sub-assemblies.

- Create and maintain prototype build plans, bill of materials and manufacturing instructions.

- Develop fixtures, jigs and tooling required for prototype assembly and test.

- Perform hands-on assembly, bench testing and functional verification of prototypes.

Testing, Validation & Compliance

- Plan and execute component and system-level tests to validate performance, durability and safety requirements.

- Document test results, non-conformances and corrective actions; support root cause analysis and countermeasure implementation.

- Ensure prototypes meet customer specifications and regulatory standards; prepare evidence for design reviews and audits.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

- Work closely with design engineers, product development, quality, manufacturing and purchasing to resolve issues and ensure prototype readiness.

- Coordinate with suppliers for prototype parts, short-run fabrication and validation samples.

- Support customer prototype reviews and on-site demonstrations as required.

Process Improvement & Transfer to Production

- Identify manufacturability and assembly improvements during prototyping and feed back recommendations to design and process teams.





- Develop and validate standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions to enable reliable transfer from prototype to pilot and production runs.

- Contribute to lean practices, error‑proofing and process optimisation within prototyping activities.

Deliverables

- Prototype assemblies meeting defined technical and safety requirements.

- Complete and traceable test reports, validation evidence and corrective action records.

- Effective build instructions, fixtures and tooling for repeatable prototype production.

- Recommendations and validated changes supporting production transfer.

- On-time delivery of prototype milestones to support project schedules.

Experience & Skills

- 4–8 years of experience in automotive engineering, prototyping, product development or related manufacturing functions.

- Practical experience with seat belt or airbag systems preferred; familiarity with restraint system components advantageous.

- Hands-on skills in assembly, mechanical testing and bench validation.

- Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis capability.

- Experience collaborating with suppliers and cross-functional teams.

- Knowledge of manufacturing processes, tooling and fixtures for low-volume builds.

- Exposure to lean manufacturing principles and DFMA (Design for Manufacture & Assembly).

Education

- B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering or related discipline.





Competencies

Behavioral

- Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset.

- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project timelines.

- Effective communication and collaboration skills across functions and cultures.

- Accountability and ownership of deliverables.

- Adaptable and hands-on approach to resolving practical issues.

Functional

- Customer-focused orientation and attention to safety-critical requirements.

- Drive innovation in prototype methods and tooling solutions.

- Make sound engineering decisions supported by data and testing.

- Facilitate knowledge transfer to manufacturing and quality teams.

- Build trust and engage stakeholders to achieve project goals.

Personal Characteristics

- Meticulous attention to detail with a strong quality mindset.

- Practical, solution-oriented and persistent in resolving issues.

- Collaborative team player who can also work independently.

- Committed to continuous improvement and professional development.

Languages

- English (required)

- Local language proficiency advantageous depending on site location

Additional Information

- Familiarity with Industry 4.0 concepts, data-driven validation and test automation is desirable.

- Experience in regulated, safety-critical product development is an advantage.

- We are committed to an inclusive workplace and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Autoliv's mission is to Save More Lives. Our prototyping work directly supports safety-critical products where quality and reliability are paramount. We look forward to discussing your experience and how you can contribute to delivering protected, innovative restraint solutions.

More lives saved – more life lived!

📌 Advanced Engineer - Prototyping - Seat Belt & Airbag Products (Singahalli)
🏢 Autoliv india
📍 Singahalli