Richard Hudson

Richard Hudson is a seasoned quality management professional with extensive experience in the automotive industry, particularly in airbag technology. Currently serving as Global Customer Quality Manager at Autoliv since July 2016, Richard previously held significant roles at Airbags International Limited, including Plant Quality Manager and Process Engineering Group Leader, where responsibilities encompassed leading process engineers and improving new product introduction processes. Richard's career at Airbags International also included positions as Project Department Manager, Design Group Leader, and Project Team Leader, overseeing multiple new product introduction projects, managing resources and costs, and developing work methods. Earlier experience includes an R&D Engineer role at Flowserve, focusing on stress calculations and failure analysis for major chemical projects. Richard holds a MEng & Man degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, and Management from the University of Birmingham.