Test Fixture & Machine Designer

Job Description

Job Description

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  Test Fixture & Machine Designer.

In this role you will be responsible for designing and developing test fixtures and test equipment in CATIA V5 to support airbag, seatbelt, and steering wheel validation activities, including DV (Design Validation), PV (Product Validation), and LAT (Lab Acceptance Testing). The role ensures that testing equipment meets engineering and quality requirements while supporting product development, validation, and manufacturing processes through effective collaboration and technical expertise.

Should you be interested in overseeing these tasks and aiming for enhanced performance standards, your role will involve :

• Design, develop, and release test fixtures and test devices in CATIA V5 to support airbag, seatbelt, and steering wheel testing programs.

• Collaborate with engineering, laboratory, and manufacturing teams to ensure test equipment meets validation requirements for DV, PV, and LAT testing .

• Create detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and documentation while ensuring compliance with design standards and testing procedures.

• Apply knowledge of machining, fabrication methods, materials, and metal properties to develop robust, cost-effective, and reliable test solutions.

• Communicate technical information effectively across departments and global facilities, providing support for fixture development, testing activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.

If you have/are:

• High School Diploma required, with a minimum of 3 years of experience in fixture design, including test fixtures, holding fixtures, and attribute fixtures .

• Advanced proficiency in CATIA V5 , including Part Design, Assembly Design, Parametrization, Boolean Operations, and Basic Surface Design.

• Strong knowledge and practical application of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) and engineering drawing interpretation.

• Experience designing new test fixtures and modifying existing test equipment to support validation, testing, and manufacturing requirements.

• Familiarity with PLM systems for data management, transfer, and archiving; experience in automotive safety restraint systems is preferred.

• Spanish is a plus.

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!

•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.