Engineering Change & Value Engineering Section Manager

What you'll be doing

Change Management

• Manage serial product and process changes within the plant in accordance with AS7 standards, including both internal and customer-driven ECRs.
• Lead and support change management and ECR knowledge training programs within the plant.
• Monitor change implementation, ensuring timely execution, risk mitigation, and compliance with applicable requirements.
• Support customer, regional, and global change management initiatives.
• Drive standardization and continuous improvement of change management processes and systems.

VEVA

• Lead VEVA deployment and execution to achieve annual VEVA targets.
• Manage the VEVA pipeline, including idea generation, evaluation, prioritization, and implementation.
• Facilitate VEVA workshops and continuous improvement activities across the organization.
• Ensure VEVA initiatives comply with Autoliv standards, best practices, and customer requirements.
• Serve as the primary interface with ATA and Global/Regional VEVA organizations to align objectives and drive project execution.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the automotive industry. Experience in manufacturing, engineering, quality, product/process change management, or continuous improvement may be considered as equivalent based on qualifications and expertise.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a managerial, disciplinary, or functional leadership role. Equivalent leadership experience in key cross-functional projects or technical leadership positions may be considered.
• Proven experience working with global and regional cross-functional teams in a matrix organization.
• Strong knowledge of Engineering Change Management (ECR/ECN), product and process change implementation, and manufacturing operations.
• Experience in Value Engineering / Value Analysis (VEVA), cost improvement, or productivity enhancement projects is preferred.
• Strong project management, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Proficient in English, both written and spoken.