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What we offer:Job Responsibilities:
Manages and supports the engineering function and ensures the department conforms to the company quality system procedures as documented. Analyzes production methods to ensure time and cost goals are reached. Provides technical guidance on most complex projects. Establishes and enforces procedures for maintaining high standards of quality, reliability and safety in product designs and applications. Evaluates and develops improved techniques for the control of product designs, quality, reliability and safety. Works with customers to ensure products conform to their requirements and meet the customers needs. Implements and maintains design control procedures, reporting on engineering performance and improvements. Communicates with other engineering functions including design, process, production and quality.
Join our team as an Engineering Department Leader! You'll support the Department and Steering Team, fostering team spirit in line with Magna Employee’s Charter and Bowling Green Metalforming goals. Manage all aspects of the engineering department, including new product design and maintenance. Oversee activities and personnel, acting as a liaison for policy application, employee relations, and continuous improvement. Reporting to the General Manager and Assistant General Manager, you'll use technical, human, and conceptual skills to lead the team toward divisional objectives.
What we are looking for:
High School diploma or GED required; College degree preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of Engineering Management experience required.
Minimum of 10 years of automotive engineering experience required.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an automotive manufacturing environment for processes related to GMAW welding, Stamping, or Automated Assembly required.
CAD experience is preferred.
Certification of completion of APQP, Product Lifecycle Management, Control Plan, F.M.E.A. training, and related experience required.
Preferred qualifications:
CAD experience is preferred; Catia, AutoCAD, Teamcenter
Ability to read, write, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, blueprints, diagrams, requirements, and business correspondence.
Strong technical skills in automotive engineering.
Excellent leadership and management skills.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Project management & organizational skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced and demanding environment with flexibility to reprioritize, as necessary.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
Site Benefits:
Health Insurance (includes telemedicine, FSA, HSA, and other benefits)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) with match
Employee Profit-Sharing Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Vacation
11 Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Referral Program - Up to $1,000 per hired referral
Onsite cafeterias and fully stocked breakrooms
Annual summer cookout
Annual Christmas Parties
Onsite Nurses
At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure
As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.
Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.
If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.
Worker Type:
Group:
Skills Required
- High School diploma or GED
- College degree
- Minimum of 5 years Engineering Management experience
- Minimum of 10 years automotive engineering experience
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in automotive manufacturing for GMAW welding, Stamping, or Automated Assembly processes
- Certification/completion of APQP, Product Lifecycle Management, Control Plan, F.M.E.A. training and related experience
- CAD experience (CATIA, AutoCAD, Teamcenter)
- Ability to read, write, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, blueprints, diagrams, requirements, and business correspondence
- Strong technical skills in automotive engineering
- Excellent leadership and management skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Project management and organizational skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment with flexibility to reprioritize
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
What the Team is Saying
Magna International Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Company materials highlight comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance in the U.S., paired with wellness initiatives and a confidential Employee & Family Assistance Program.
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Retirement Support — U.S. filings and recruiting pages describe a 401(k) with a 50% match on the first 6%, a deferred profit‑sharing component, and at some sites a 3% base company contribution after six months.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Profit sharing and performance‑linked rewards are embedded in the total‑rewards philosophy and documented in filings, with recent materials indicating these programs remain active.
Magna International Insights
What We Do
We are a mobility company that innovates like a start-up and thinks like a technology company. This helps us anticipate change in one of the most complex industries in the world and respond quickly. We depend on a team of 171,000 dynamic, entrepreneurial-minded employees in an environment where great ideas flourish. Our presence spans 343 manufacturing operations and 88 product development, engineering and sales centers in 29 countries. We understand that you need a career as unique as you are. Whether you want to advance your existing expertise or try something completely different, we are committed to your growth.
Why Work With Us
At Magna, our engineering team is advancing mobility for everyone and everything. Joining this team means being a part of the design, development, and manufacturing of the world’s most advanced mobility technology. Innovations that move families, shape communities, and improve lives. You can follow your passions and shape your own career path.
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Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Majority of roles are hybrid with flexibility. Please speak with our recruiting team for specific details on hybrid work.
