Lead Engineer - Body Structure (BIW) job opportunity at Magna International Inc..



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Magna International Inc. Lead Engineer - Body Structure (BIW)
Experience: 10-years
Pattern: full-time
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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: Lead Engineer - Body Structure (BIW) Role Purpose: Lead and manage body‑in‑white engineering efforts across vehicle programs, from concept to production, ensuring design excellence, manufacturability, cost targets, and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities/ task: Key Responsibilities with brief description according to priority Lead Product Lifecycle : Drive BIW development including concept, feasibility, CAD, CAE, prototyping, validation, and production launch  Technical Governance : Prepare and oversee gateway documents, DFMEA, DVP/R, technical specs, BOM, risk assessments Effort Estimation: Understands the requirements and estimates the efforts taken for completion of task. Customer Management: Interacts with customers / users on operational aspects of project related to solution / service issues etc. Delivery Management Ensures quality of design is as per customer requirement. Plans projects deliverables creates detailed plans and assigns work to teams. Monitors progress against plan and manages, scope, schedule, effort and quality. Ensures compliance to all applicable Magna processes within the team. Mentorship & Team Leadership : Coach junior and mid-level engineers; foster best practices, continuous learning, and technical excellence across the team  Materials & Manufacturing Optimization : Assess and select materials (hi‑strength steel, aluminum, composites); optimize for weight, producibility, cost; deepen expertise in stamping, welding, bonding, and robotic automation  Cost & Weight Management : Maintain weight targets and cost-per-piece budgets; own cost engineering and cost estimation during concept and release phases  Cross-Functional Leadership : Coordinate with design, CAE, manufacturing, validation (NVH/crash), supply chain, and suppliers; manage external partners toward right-first-time quality. Key Performance Indicators: On-time Delivery:  Percentage of projects completed on or before the scheduled deadline. Budget Adherence:  Percentage of projects completed within the allocated budget. Milestone Achievement:  Number of project milestones achieved on time. First-Time Right:  Percentage of designs that pass initial validation without requiring significant revisions. New Technologies:  Number of new technologies or methodologies successfully integrated into the design process. Team Productivity:  Overall productivity of the design team, measured by output per engineer. Feedback Scores:  Customer satisfaction scores based on feedback from internal and external stakeholders. Documentation Quality:  Accuracy and completeness of technical documentation and reports. Risk Assessment:  Number of risks identified and mitigated during the design and development process. Role Requirement (Expectations): Educational Qualification: BE/DME in relevant Engineering stream No. of years of work experience: If BE: 10+ years If DME or equivalent: 13+ years Critical Skill Sets (Technical): CAD and CAE Mastery:  Expert-level proficiency in CAD software (e.g., CATIA, NX)   GD&T Expertise:  Deep understanding and application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) in complex assemblies. Material Science:  Advanced knowledge of materials used in BIW, including high-strength steels, aluminum, composites, and emerging materials, along with their properties and manufacturing processes. Resource Allocation:  Skills in effectively allocating and managing resources, including time, budget, and personnel, to optimize project outcomes. Manufacturing Processes:  Comprehensive understanding of advanced manufacturing processes, including stamping, welding, joining techniques, and new technologies like additive manufacturing. Integration:  Ability to integrate BIW design with other vehicle systems, ensuring overall vehicle performance and safety. Innovation Strategy:  Skills in identifying and integrating new technologies and methodologies to maintain competitive advantage Critical Skill Sets (Behavioral): Quality Excellence Strong Presentation Skills Communication Skills Problem Solving Customer/Supplier Relationship management Innovation Entrepreneur Thinking Business Acumen Market Knowledge 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

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