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Project Manager – Wearable Airbag Electronics Control Unit Development

Autoliv Inc. -
Research VIC

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Engineering
Education
Leadership

Full Job Description

Project Manager – Wearable Airbag ECU Development

Background

Autoliv is driving a new era of rider protection by expanding advanced safety solutions beyond traditional airbags to protect more road users in more scenarios. As part of this mission, we are developing the next‑generation Electronic Control Unit (ECU) to enable smarter, faster, and more scalable safety systems. The ECU project Manager will play a pivotal role in delivering this ECU across a broader product portfolio, accelerating integration into new applications and vehicle platforms. This role directly contributes to Autoliv’s purpose: saving more lives through innovation Link.

MISSION

Lead and deliver the Next Wearable Airbag Electronics development projects across the full lifecycle, from product evolution and new generations to industrialization and series production.

The Project Manager is accountable for planning, cost, quality, risk, and delivery, ensuring effective coordination between system engineering, electronics, embedded software, mechanics, validation, industrialization, suppliers, and operations.

The role focuses on the embedded ECU product, its evolution and deployment in the field, while coordinating interfaces with wearables teams and working very closely with mobile application and cloud and crash detection teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Ownership & Planning

Own ECU development projects covering product evolutions, new generations, and variants

Define and control project scope, objectives, milestones, and deliverables

Build and maintain the global project plan, managing dependencies and critical paths

Manage project budget and resources (internal and external)

Anticipate deviations and drive corrective actions

Technical & Cross‑Functional Coordination

Coordinate all technical contributors:

System & Electronics Engineering, Embedded Software, Crash detection algorithms, Hardware Design, Mechanical Design, Validation & Test, Industrialization & Manufacturing, Mobile App & cloud.

Ensure product specifications and system architecture are defined, approved, and respected

Validate technical trade‑offs in collaboration with the Lead System & Electronics Engineer
(cost vs performance, innovation vs risk, short‑term vs long‑term strategy)

Risk, Safety & Quality Management

Identify and manage technical, industrial, planning, and supply‑chain risks

Ensure safety and quality activities are planned and executed:

Functional safety processes, DFMEA / PFMEA, Validation and qualification

Ensure compliance with internal processes and applicable standards

Drive escalation and problem resolution on critical issues

Product Lifecycle & Evolution

Manage ECU lifecycle:

New generation development, Production support & Continuous improvement

Coordinate introduction of new features, electronics changes, and architecture evolutions
(connectivity, FOTA, security)

Plan and manage firmware update (FOTA) deployment in coordination with system and software teams

Suppliers & Industrialization

Manage relationships with suppliers, manufacturing partners, and external engineering teams

Support supplier selection and contracting with purchasing

Ensure supplier deliverables meet technical, planning, and quality expectations

Coordinate DFM / DFT and ensure readiness for prototypes, pre‑series, and series production

Monitor manufacturing ramp‑up and ensure proper handover to operations

Reporting & Communication

Provide clear, regular project status reporting to management and stakeholders

Prepare and lead project, milestone, and risk reviews

Ensure transparent communication and effective decision‑making

PROFILE

Education & Experience

Engineering degree or equivalent

5+ years’ experience in project management of embedded or mechatronic systems

Experience in safety‑critical products is a strong asset

Having launched a product is a big plus

Technical Background

Solid understanding of embedded ECU development, system engineering, and electronics/software constraints

Familiarity with V‑cycle development, quality and safety processes

Sufficient technical depth to challenge solutions and drive informed trade‑offs

Skills & Mindset

Strong planning, organization, and leadership skills

Proven experience managing multi‑disciplinary teams and suppliers

Risk‑ and delivery‑focused, structured, and proactive

Excellent professional English (written and spoken)

Start: ASAP | Duration: Long term
Scope: ECU development projects for wearable airbag systems, from evolution to next‑generation platforms

Function

Engineering, Development & Research

Locations

Autoliv Research - Göteborg, Autoliv Research - Vårgårda - ADS

Remote status

Hybrid

Employment type

Full-time

Autoliv Research - Göteborg Autoliv Research - Vårgårda - ADS Outstanding People Embracing Change Our position as a worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, saving 37,000 lives every year, is achieved by our approximately 65,000 outstanding colleagues around the world. Their diverse assets, breadth and depth of expertise and desire to develop, in combination with Autoliv’s ambition to enable fulfilling careers, supports our vision of Saving More Lives. Learn more about our culture and Key Behaviours Go to slide 1 Go to slide 2 Go to slide 3 Go to slide 4 Go to slide 5 Go to slide 6 About Autoliv Sweden 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 2025, our products saved approximately 40,000 lives and reduced around 600,000 injuries. Our ~64,000 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 Coworkers 64,000 Turnover 10.8 B USD

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