Principal Engineer - Doors & Closures
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
- 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.