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
Skills Required
- BE in relevant engineering stream
- DME in relevant engineering stream (alternate qualification)
- 13+ years relevant experience (BE) or 15+ years (DME)
- Knowledge of stresses and strains, shear, bending moment calculations and diagrams
- Design Validation Planning & Reporting (DVP&R)
- Six Sigma philosophy and processes
- Familiarity with joining technologies (welding, riveting, heat staking, adhesive bonding)
- Vehicle manufacturing and assembly process knowledge
- Vehicle and component tear-down and reporting
- Presentation, problem solving, business acumen and customer/supplier relationship management
- English proficiency
- Hindi proficiency
- Marathi capability
- Additional foreign language
What the Team is Saying
Magna International Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Medical plan choice includes Enhanced PPO, Standard PPO, and an Advantage HDHP with free preventive care and $0 Teladoc, with in‑network deductibles as low as $200 and out‑of‑pocket maximums starting at $2,000. Company‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability plus basic life/AD&D, along with enhanced dental/vision options in 2026, reinforce comprehensive coverage.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) design features automatic enrollment, a 3% nonelective company contribution after six months, and a 50% match on the first 6% employees contribute. Plan documents and recent filings corroborate this structure, and some divisions also highlight profit‑sharing as part of total rewards.
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Parental & Family Support — U.S. materials outline paid parental leave for non‑union employees (up to five consecutive weeks at 66 2/3% pay) that coordinates with STD/FMLA and allows PTO top‑ups. Mental health resources and an Employee & Family Assistance Program add family‑oriented support across plans.
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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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.
