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Senior level lead engineer jobs place experienced engineers in charge of technical direction, system-wide decisions, and the teams or projects that deliver results. Openings cover remote and hybrid settings across Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Manufacturing, with employers like WSP, Trane Technologies, and Jobot hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
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 Electronics and Mechatronics Lead Engineer.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In this role you will serve as the primary customer-facing engineering leader for assigned programs within the Americas region. You will drive engineering execution from program initiation through launch, acting as the key liaison between OEM customers and cross-functional internal teams. This position is responsible for coordinating technical activities, managing engineering deliverables and timing plans, proactively identifying and mitigating risks, and ensuring all open issues are effectively tracked and resolved to support successful program execution, customer satisfaction, and on-time product launches.
Should you be interested in overseeing these tasks and aiming for enhanced performance standards, your role will involve:
- Serve as the primary engineering contact for OEM customers, leading technical discussions, design reviews, issue resolution meetings, and customer escalations while maintaining strong customer relationships.
- Drive engineering execution by coordinating application, systems, validation, and quality engineering resources to ensure program objectives, deliverables, and commitments are achieved.
- Lead cross-functional decision-making and provide technical guidance to engineering teams, fostering accountability, collaboration, and effective problem resolution.
- Manage the Engineering Open Issues List, ensuring all engineering, validation, manufacturing, supplier, launch, and customer issues are identified, prioritized, tracked, escalated, and closed on time.
- Develop and maintain engineering timing plans, including 30/60/90-day execution plans, DV/PV activities, build schedules, customer reviews, and launch readiness tracking to support successful program launches.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
If you have/are:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 7+ years of experience in automotive product development, including program execution, launch support, and customer-facing engineering activities.
- Strong technical knowledge of electronic and mechatronic systems, automotive product development processes, and engineering lifecycle management.
- Proven experience leading engineering teams, coordinating cross-functional resources, and driving technical reviews, issue resolution, and engineering deliverables.
- Expertise in program timing plans, open issue tracking, escalation management, DV/PV activities, and launch readiness execution.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, with fluent English proficiency and the ability to effectively collaborate with OEM customers, global teams, suppliers, manufacturing plants, and senior leadership.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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.
COMPENSATION
- Attractive compensation package
- Recognition awards, company events, family events, university discount options and many more perks.
- Gender Pay Equality
LOCATION
Auburn Hills Technical Center (ATC)
WORKPLACE & CULTURE
We strive to save more lives and prevent serious injuries, and we continuously focus on quality, confidence and security for our customers, stability and growth for our shareholders and employees, as well as being sustainable and earning trust within our communities.
ABOUT AUTOLIV UNITED STATES
Autoliv is the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems. Through our group companies, we develop, manufacture and market protective systems, such as airbags, seatbelts, and steering wheels for all major automotive manufacturers in the world as well as mobility safety solutions.
At Autoliv, we challenge and redefine the standards of mobility safety to sustainably deliver leading solutions. In 2024, our products saved 37,000 lives and reduced 600,000 injuries.
Our ~65,000 colleagues in 25 countries are passionate about our vision of Saving More Lives and quality is at the heart of everything we do. We drive innovation, research, and development at our 13 technical centers, with their 20 test tracks.
Founded in 1953
Co-workers 65,000
Turnover 10.4 B USD
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 identity and/or expression, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Autoliv does business.
INTRODUCTION
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 Electronics and Mechatronics Lead Engineer.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In this role you will serve as the primary customer-facing engineering leader for assigned programs within the Americas region. You will drive engineering execution from program initiation through launch, acting as the key liaison between OEM customers and cross-functional internal teams. This position is responsible for coordinating technical activities, managing engineering deliverables and timing plans, proactively identifying and mitigating risks, and ensuring all open issues are effectively tracked and resolved to support successful program execution, customer satisfaction, and on-time product launches.
Should you be interested in overseeing these tasks and aiming for enhanced performance standards, your role will involve:
- Serve as the primary engineering contact for OEM customers, leading technical discussions, design reviews, issue resolution meetings, and customer escalations while maintaining strong customer relationships.
- Drive engineering execution by coordinating application, systems, validation, and quality engineering resources to ensure program objectives, deliverables, and commitments are achieved.
- Lead cross-functional decision-making and provide technical guidance to engineering teams, fostering accountability, collaboration, and effective problem resolution.
- Manage the Engineering Open Issues List, ensuring all engineering, validation, manufacturing, supplier, launch, and customer issues are identified, prioritized, tracked, escalated, and closed on time.
- Develop and maintain engineering timing plans, including 30/60/90-day execution plans, DV/PV activities, build schedules, customer reviews, and launch readiness tracking to support successful program launches.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
If you have/are:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 7+ years of experience in automotive product development, including program execution, launch support, and customer-facing engineering activities.
- Strong technical knowledge of electronic and mechatronic systems, automotive product development processes, and engineering lifecycle management.
- Proven experience leading engineering teams, coordinating cross-functional resources, and driving technical reviews, issue resolution, and engineering deliverables.
- Expertise in program timing plans, open issue tracking, escalation management, DV/PV activities, and launch readiness execution.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, with fluent English proficiency and the ability to effectively collaborate with OEM customers, global teams, suppliers, manufacturing plants, and senior leadership.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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.
COMPENSATION
- Attractive compensation package
- Recognition awards, company events, family events, university discount options and many more perks.
- Gender Pay Equality
LOCATION
Auburn Hills Technical Center (ATC)
WORKPLACE & CULTURE
We strive to save more lives and prevent serious injuries, and we continuously focus on quality, confidence and security for our customers, stability and growth for our shareholders and employees, as well as being sustainable and earning trust within our communities.
ABOUT AUTOLIV UNITED STATES
Autoliv is the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems. Through our group companies, we develop, manufacture and market protective systems, such as airbags, seatbelts, and steering wheels for all major automotive manufacturers in the world as well as mobility safety solutions.
At Autoliv, we challenge and redefine the standards of mobility safety to sustainably deliver leading solutions. In 2024, our products saved 37,000 lives and reduced 600,000 injuries.
Our ~65,000 colleagues in 25 countries are passionate about our vision of Saving More Lives and quality is at the heart of everything we do. We drive innovation, research, and development at our 13 technical centers, with their 20 test tracks.
Founded in 1953
Co-workers 65,000
Turnover 10.4 B USD
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 identity and/or expression, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Autoliv does business.
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Senior Level Lead Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level lead engineer job?
Employers at this level look for engineers who have owned complex systems end to end, made architectural decisions under real constraints, and mentored others through the process. Demonstrating that your work shaped product direction or reduced systemic risk gives you an edge. A portfolio of measurable outcomes, not just contributions, is what separates senior candidates from the field.
Which companies hire senior level lead engineers?
Companies hiring senior level lead engineers right now include WSP, Trane Technologies, and Jobot, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from organizations with mature engineering organizations, active platform modernization, or scaled product development that requires experienced technical leadership to drive execution.
Are there remote senior level lead engineer jobs?
Yes, and remote availability is strong at this level. About 50% of senior level lead engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting employer confidence that experienced engineers can lead distributed teams effectively. Many fully remote roles at this level come with expectations around async communication and cross-functional accountability.
What makes a lead engineer role senior level?
Senior level lead engineer roles go beyond technical execution. They involve setting the engineering approach for a project or platform, owning outcomes across the full delivery cycle, and developing the engineers around you. The defining difference from mid-level roles is scope: senior leads are expected to identify problems before they escalate and to influence decisions that extend well beyond their immediate team.
Which industries hire the most senior level lead engineers?
Senior Level lead engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors invest heavily in engineering leadership because they operate at a scale where technical direction, reliability, and system design decisions have direct business impact.