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
Plastic Expert
.
In this role you will be responsible for serving as the technical plastics engineering expert supporting Driver Unit programs through advanced expertise in plastic materials, injection molding, tooling, and Design for Manufacturability (DFM). You will drive product performance, quality, manufacturability, and cost competitiveness by leading material selection, mold design reviews, process development, troubleshooting, supplier support,
tooling
qualification,
and
launch
readiness
activities.
Should you be interested in overseeing these tasks and aiming for enhanced performance standards, your role will involve
:
Lead plastic
component
development
activities,
including
material
selection,
Design
for
Manufacturability
(DFM)
reviews,
tooling
feasibility
assessments,
and
manufacturing
readiness
evaluations.
Provide
technical
expertise
in
plastics
engineering
by
supporting
injection
molding
processes,
mold
design
reviews,
material
performance
analysis,
and
defect
resolution.
Conduct
root
cause
investigations
and
drive
corrective
actions
to
resolve
production,
quality,
and
process-related
issues.
Support suppliers
throughout
the
product
lifecycle,
including
tool
trials,




First-Off
Tool
(FOT)
activities,
process
validations,
APQP
deliverables,
and
production
launch
readiness.
Drive
continuous
improvement
through
engineering
standards,
technical
knowledge
sharing,
training
initiatives,
lessons
learned,
VEVA
projects,
and
the
development
of
local
plastics
engineering
capabilities.
If you have/are:
Bachelor's
degree
in
Mechanical
Engineering,
Industrial
Engineering,
Plastics
Engineering,
Polymer
Engineering,
Materials
Engineering,
or
a
related
field.
Minimum
6+
years
of
experience
in
plastics
engineering,
injection
molding,
tooling,
process
engineering,
or
product
development,
preferably
within
the
automotive
industry.
Strong
expertise
in
DFM,
material
selection,
mold
trials,
FOT
activities,
tooling
reviews,
molding
defect
analysis,
root
cause
investigations,
and
process
troubleshooting.
Proven
experience
supporting
suppliers,
manufacturing
plants,
APQP
activities,
process
validations,
and
product
launch
readiness
in
a
manufacturing




environment.
Preferred knowledge of advanced molding technologies (two-shot molding, overmolding,
insert
molding,
or
vertical
molding),
automotive
safety/interior
components,
and
relevant
certifications
such
as
RJG
Master
Molder,
Mold
Master,
AIM
Plastics
Technology,
Moldflow/Moldex3D,
GD&T;,
or
IATF
*****.
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!
What's in it for you:
•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 identify and/or expression, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Autoliv does business.

📌 Plastic Expert (Santiago de Querétaro)
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📍 Santiago de Querétaro