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:

Department EBI

Designation

Senior Design Engineer

Grade  E1

Role Purpose

Leads the design and validation of Interior systems, ensuring structural performance, functional, manufacturability and regulatory compliance. Collaborates cross-functionally, mentors junior engineers and drives innovation to deliver robust, production-ready Interior solutions

Reporting to

Manager / Assistant Manager / Sr. Lead Engineer / Lead Engineer

Responsibilities/ task

Lead the concept development, detailed design, and integration of Interior Components / Modules e.g. Instrument Panel / Floor Console / Door Trim / Interior Trim Components / Seating systems and components etc.Develop lightweight, cost-effective, and structurally robust Interior solutions using advanced materials and manufacturing processes.Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance across project stagesEnsure timely release of CAD models and 2D drawings with accurate GD&T and tolerance analysisCoordinate with CAE, NVH, Crash, Manufacturing, Quality, and Serviceability teams for integrated vehicle performanceManage design feasibility with respect to joining techniques and assembly constraintsInteract with suppliers and manufacturing for tool validation, part feasibility, and cost optimizationSupport design validation activities including prototype builds, physical testing, and correlation with simulationContribute to DFMEA, DVP, BOM generation, change management, and gate reviewsEnsure compliance with regulatory crash, pedestrian safety, and emission standard

Key Performance Indicators

On-time Delivery: Percentage of projects completed on or before the scheduled deadlineMilestone Achievement: Number of project milestones achieved on timeFirst-Time Right: Percentage of designs that pass initial validation without requiring significant revisionsDesign Optimization: Percentage improvement in design efficiency, weight reduction, or performance enhancementIssue Resolution: Average time taken to resolve design-related issues reported by customers or manufacturing teams.Mentorship: Number of junior engineers mentored and their subsequent performance improvementsDocumentation Quality: Accuracy and completeness of technical documentation and reports

Role Requirement (Expectations)

Level (mention desired level for each skill set)

Educational Qualification

BE / DME in Mechanical/production/automobile stream

No. of years of work experience

If BE then 6- 9 yearsIf DME then 8-11 years

Critical Skill Sets (Technical)

Software proficiency Catia / Unigraphics 3D and 2DKnowledge of Release Process in either of Team Center / Enovia / PLMCreation and understanding of master sections / 3D ConceptsDesign for Assembly / Design for Servicing / Design for ManufacturingJoinery definitions and assembly sequence.Knowledge of Requirements for – Packaging, Part to part Interface, Ergonomic, Utility and Stowage, Materials etc.Understanding and implementing the findings from a CAE / CFD / Mold Flow reportKnowledge of GD&T (Tolerances & Reference Point System)Preparation of Digital Mockup (DMU) / Data ManagementKnowledge of Vehicle Manufacturing & Assembly ProcessExperience in Supplier / Cross Functional Team Interaction and ManagementChange Management - Understanding of process and toolsFeature based Benchmarking and RecommendationAbility to understand Gap & Step Requirement, Color & Texture Requirement, Craftsmanship RequirementsKnowledge of DFMEA / APQP / PPAP / Tolerance Stack-UPKnowledge of Sheet Metal Component DesignKnowledge of Product Development cycle for Interior Parts / Knowledge of project requirements as per project milestonesDVP&R (component, subsystem and vehicle testing/calibration)Homologation - Styling ValidationMeeting Documentation MOM / Open Issue List etc.Electrics / Electronics basic knowledge

Critical Skill Sets (Behavioral)

Communication skillsProblem SolvingAccountabilityTeam CoordinationNegotiationCustomer FocusCreative Thinking

Proficiency in languages

EnglishHindiMarathiAwareness, 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 / PermanentGroup:Magna Steyr