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The Role
Lead the engineering and technical solutions development for automotive doors and closures, ensuring quality and innovation while mentoring teams and stakeholders.
Summary Generated by Built In
What we offer:
At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
Group Summary:
As an engineering and manufacturing partner, Magna's Complete Vehicle group helps traditional OEMs and new entrants to bring their automotive visions to life. At Magna, you will work in an innovative, international and dynamic team, always pursuing the goal of delivering high-quality products. We work in a diverse environment with global development opportunities. Together with our employees we constantly strive to create a better world of mobility.
Job Responsibilities:
Principal Engineer - Doors & Closures
Role Purpose
Define and ensure the conceptual technical solution(s) for specific technical requirements or domain. Guide technical lead or team for development. Also identify the complete domain / system for value addition to stakeholders.
Reporting to
Responsibilities/ task:
Customer / Stakeholder Requirement Consulting:
Pre-Sales / Technical Support:
Organization representation / Capability building:
Personal Development:
Key Performance Indicators
Role Requirement (Expectations)
Educational Qualification
BE / DME in relevant Engineering stream
No. of years of work experience (relevant)
Critical Skill Sets (Technical)
Critical Skill Sets (Behavioral)
Proficiency in languages
Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:
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.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Steyr
At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
Group Summary:
As an engineering and manufacturing partner, Magna's Complete Vehicle group helps traditional OEMs and new entrants to bring their automotive visions to life. At Magna, you will work in an innovative, international and dynamic team, always pursuing the goal of delivering high-quality products. We work in a diverse environment with global development opportunities. Together with our employees we constantly strive to create a better world of mobility.
Job Responsibilities:
Principal Engineer - Doors & Closures
Role Purpose
Define and ensure the conceptual technical solution(s) for specific technical requirements or domain. Guide technical lead or team for development. Also identify the complete domain / system for value addition to stakeholders.
Reporting to
- Technical Specialist / SME
Responsibilities/ task:
Customer / Stakeholder Requirement Consulting:
- Conceptualize technical solution(s) for domain or specific requirement
- Conduct a comparative study among probable solutions and propose the best fit
- Conduct periodic reviews and guide technical lead / team for required correction across various projects.
Pre-Sales / Technical Support:
- Supporting pre-sales technical proposals on solutions / architectures
Organization representation / Capability building:
- Publish white papers / papers in conference and seminars
- Process improvement for quality and operational excellence (process guideline, work product template, review checklist)
- Internal training on best practices / processes / technology updates
- Ensure Design quality
- Conduct Technical Interview for candidates till P3 (Lead Engineer) level
Personal Development:
- Monitor the gaps for self and create a personal development plan in discussion with supervisor for plan on closure of gaps or building new skill.
Key Performance Indicators
- First time correct
- Technical Papers
- Internal Training
Role Requirement (Expectations)
Educational Qualification
BE / DME in relevant Engineering stream
No. of years of work experience (relevant)
- BE: 13+ years
- DME: 15 Years
Critical Skill Sets (Technical)
- Stresses & Strains, Direct stress, Shear force, Bending moment; diagrams and calcs
- Design Validation Planning & Reporting (DVP&R)
- Six Sigma Philosophy & Processes
- Relevant joining Technologies such as Welding, Riveting, Heat staking, Adhesive bonding, etc.
- Vehicle Manufacturing & Assembly Process
- Vehicle & Component Tear-down and Reporting
Critical Skill Sets (Behavioral)
- Innovation
- Entrepreneur Thinking
- Quality Excellence
- Presentation Skills
- Business Acumen
- Problem Solving
- Market Knowledge
- Customer/Supplier Relationship management
Proficiency in languages
- English - Proficient
- Hindi - Proficient
- Marathi (local language) - preferred to be capable
- Foreign Language - Added advantage
Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:
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.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Steyr
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or DME
- 13+ years of relevant work experience for BE, 15 years for DME
- Proficiency in engineering stress and strain analysis
- Experience in design validation planning and reporting
- Familiarity with joining technologies including welding and adhesive bonding
- Knowledge of vehicle manufacturing and assembly process
- Strong presentation and problem-solving skills
What the Team is Saying
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Sam
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Jim
Director - Research & Development
Magna International Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision in the U.S., with wellness and mental‑health support through an Employee & Family Assistance Program; some locations are highlighted as offering “exceptional” coverage. This signals solid core protection across major health needs.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match, profit‑sharing, and pension/other long‑term programs are cited, and company materials confirm ongoing, company‑funded retirement and benefit obligations. This indicates substantive long‑term financial support beyond base pay.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Offerings include FSAs/HSAs, disability and life insurance, wellness programs, and discounts such as pet/auto insurance and retailer perks. Flexible schedules, hybrid/remote options, tuition reimbursement, job training, and conferences broaden work‑life and development support.
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The Company
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.
Typical time on-site:
Not Specified
