Advanced Specialist - Incoming Quality

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 Advanced Specialist / Senior Executive (Incoming Quality).

   We are seeking an experienced Advanced Specialist / Senior Executive (Incoming Quality) to join our Quality team. The role is responsible for ensuring supplier part quality, managing incoming inspections, supporting production quality requirements, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in quality inspection, supplier quality management, measurement systems, and problem-solving methodologies within a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Incoming Quality Management

• Execute incoming material inspections as per defined sampling plans and quality standards.

• Ensure supplier parts meet quality requirements before release to production.

• Develop and maintain part inspection standards and related documentation.

• Monitor incoming quality performance and drive improvement actions.

Supplier Quality Management

• Investigate supplier-related quality issues and implement containment actions.

• Conduct joint inspections and quality reviews with suppliers.

• Review supplier corrective action plans and 8D reports.

• Raise supplier quality defects in the system and ensure timely closure.

Production Line Support

• Address line quality concerns related to supplier parts.

• Perform root cause analysis and drive corrective and preventive actions.

• Support production teams to minimize quality-related disruptions.

Team & Shift Operations

• Manage and guide a team of 5-6 inspectors, including supplier representatives.

• Ensure smooth execution of incoming quality activities across shifts.

• Drive inspection strengthening and quality improvement initiatives.

Quality Systems & Reporting

• Maintain inspection records, rejection reports, dashboards, and PPM data.

• Support customer, system, and internal audits.

• Manage rejection, segregation, material disposition, and supplier returns.

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure uninterrupted material flow.

Calibration & Testing

• Manage calibration of measuring instruments as per schedule.

• Ensure raw material testing activities are completed as planned.

• Maintain compliance with quality standards and procedures.

Required Technical Skills

• Hands-on experience with measuring instruments such as:

  • Vernier Caliper

  • Micrometer

  • Height Gauge

  • CMM

  • VMM

  • Vision Measurement Systems

• Strong knowledge of engineering drawings and GD&T.

• Understanding of:

  • MSA (Measurement System Analysis)

  • SPC (Statistical Process Control)

  • 7 QC Tools

  • Root Cause Analysis and Problem-Solving Techniques

• Good presentation, reporting, and documentation skills.

Behavioral Competencies

• Integrity

• Customer Focus

• Accountability

• Execution Excellence

• Collaboration

• Trust Building

• Effective Communication

• Stakeholder Management

Personal Attributes

• Ethical and professional approach

• Open-minded and adaptable

• Strong observational and analytical skills

• Tactful in handling stakeholders and suppliers

• Versatile and proactive

• Innovative problem solver

Qualifications

• BE / B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Industrial, Automotive, or related Engineering discipline.

Experience

• 6-9 years of experience in Incoming Quality, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality, or Automotive Quality functions.

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!