Development Manager
The Energetic Material Manager drives the development of energetic materials, the associated tests, processes, and methods that enable new safety devices that meet customer and Autoliv specifications, improve profitability, and keep Autoliv at the forefront of innovation in the Automotive Safety Market
Provide technical direction to prototype process operations (slurry mix, spray dry and powder pressing).
Work as a team to develop new test methods to better characterize energetic materials
Conduct prototype design & process studies to ensure successful pyrotechnic functional characteristics and manufacturability.
Coordinate all testing and product validation to meet product performance criteria per established Autoliv, customer and/or governmental requirements.
Prepare and maintain robust engineering documents including DFMEA, DVP&R, Design Goal Document (DGD), Comprehensive Robustness Evaluation (CRE), product drawings & specifications.
Prepare and develop technical presentations for Design Reviews, Tollgates and Line Design Workshops
BS or MS in Chemical/Mechanical engineering or related STEM Field
3-5 years of managerial experience
5-10 yrs experience developing test methods (mechanical/electrical design)
5-10 yrs experience developing energetic materials including testing, research, development, and industrialization.
Hands on and practical exposure to energetic materials is a plus.
Chemical/Mechanical design of test methods
An understanding of energetic materials processing (mixing, granulating, drying and powder pressing) and characterization.
A working knowledge of standard safety practices used when handling energetic materials and the willingness to use these practices, daily, is essential.
Statistical Design of Experiments background desirable.
Proficiency with Excel, Word, Power Point, SharePoint.
Availability to work on site
•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.
Autoliv, Inc. is the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems. We develop, manufacture and market protective systems, such as airbags, seatbelts, steering wheels and pedestrian protection systems for all major automotive manufacturers in the world. Our products save 37,000 lives and prevent 450,000 injuries each year.
Our ~65,000 employees in 25 countries are passionate about our vision of Saving More Lives and quality is at the heart of everything we do. We have 13 technical centers, with 20 test tracks.
In the world of automotive occupant safety, we were the first to introduce the two- and three-point seat belt system and airbags for front and side impacts. We were also the first to launch pyrotechnic belt pretensioners and pedestrian protection systems.
Autoliv, Inc. is a publicly traded Delaware U.S. corporation with its headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden. The shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: ALV) and the Swedish Depository Receipts on Nasdaq Stockholm (ALIV sdb). For more information go to www.autoliv.com.
