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 — Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage alongside disability and life insurance, plus mental‑health support via an Employee & Family Assistance Program and wellness programs. Voluntary options such as pet and auto/home insurance further expand the health-related offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs feature a 401(k) with company match and profit sharing, with corporate filings confirming the U.S. 401(k) plan and employer contributions. Other long‑term levers like equity programs and performance bonuses add to wealth‑building potential.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Company materials highlight a total‑rewards commitment and programs such as donation‑matching and an employee disaster relief fund that provide added support. Work‑life and development elements (e.g., PTO, parental leave, flexible work, and tuition reimbursement) are presented for many roles.
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.
