Inflator Development Engineer

Autoliv United States • Ogden, UT

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About The Position

At Autoliv, saving lives drives the work of the Inflator Development Engineer. This role develops inflator technologies at the heart of automotive occupant safety systems, working alongside global experts in product development, simulation, testing, ballistics, CFD, CAE, manufacturing, and energetic materials. The engineer transforms concepts into production-ready solutions for occupant protection.

The position leads inflator development from concept through validation and production launch; designs and optimizes components to meet performance, quality, cost, and manufacturability targets; and supports technical strategy for new technologies. It also involves planning and analyzing prototype builds, tests, and validation programs, collaborating across engineering and manufacturing functions, resolving technical issues, supporting supplier and global-team industrialization efforts, and contributing to future safety technologies.

Autoliv describes an international work setting with opportunities for career and personal development. Its training and development programs emphasize technical competency, leadership development, and business management skills. Autoliv is an equal opportunity employer and states its commitment to gender pay equality.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in product development, R&D, or advanced engineering roles.
• Experience with inflators, airbags, initiators, pyrotechnic systems, energetic materials, or related technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with CAD software such as CATIA, SolidWorks, or equivalent engineering design tools.
• Experience with MATLAB, Scilab, Bluesky, Python, statistical analysis software, or similar engineering data analysis and modeling tools.
• Experience supporting product validation, testing, and design optimization.
• Knowledge of GD&T, DFMEA/PFMEA, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Ability to work effectively in global, cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, ownership-driven mindset.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with automotive safety systems, inflators, airbags, initiators, pyrotechnics, or energetic materials; this is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of combustion, ballistics, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and thermodynamics.
• Familiarity with automotive product development processes, APQP, and customer requirements.
• Hands-on experience with prototype development and testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead inflator development projects from concept through validation and production launch.
• Design and optimize inflator components to meet performance, quality, cost, and manufacturability targets.
• Define product requirements and support technical strategy for new technologies.
• Plan, execute, and analyze prototype builds, testing activities, and validation programs.
• Collaborate with simulation, design, testing, manufacturing, and quality teams to develop robust products.
• Investigate technical issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective solutions.
• Work with suppliers and global engineering teams to support product industrialization.
• Drive innovation and contribute to next-generation safety technologies.

Benefits

• Attractive compensation package.
• Recognition awards.
• Company events.
• University discount options.
• Other perks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level