Lead Engineer - Body Structure (BIW)

Magna International; Pune City; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

An automotive manufacturing company in Pune seeks a Lead Engineer - Body Structure (BIW) to manage body-in-white engineering from concept to production. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in engineering, expertise in CAD software, and strong leadership skills. The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure design excellence and compliance. Join a dynamic team focused on delivering innovative vehicle solutions in a diverse environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience for BE holders, or 13+ years for DME/equivalent.
• Proficient in English and Hindi, knowledge of Marathi preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive BIW development including concept, feasibility, CAD, CAE.
• Prepare and oversee gateway documents, DFMEA, DVP/R.
• Interact with customers/users on project operational issues.
• Ensure quality of design per customer requirements.

Skills

CAD and CAE mastery

GD&T Expertise

Material Science

Resource Allocation

Manufacturing Processes

Integration

Innovation Strategy

Education

BE/DME in relevant engineering stream

Tools

CATIA

NX

Job description

Overview

Lead Engineer - Body Structure (BIW) at Magna International. Lead and manage body‑in‑white engineering efforts across vehicle programs, from concept to production, ensuring design excellence, manufacturability, cost targets, and regulatory compliance.

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 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: Understand requirements and estimate the efforts for completion of tasks
• Customer Management: Interact with customers/users on operational aspects of the project related to solution/service issues
• Delivery Management: Ensure quality of design per customer requirements; plan deliverables, assign work, monitor progress, manage scope, schedule, effort and quality; ensure compliance to Magna processes

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 and 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: % of projects completed on or before the scheduled deadline
• Budget Adherence: % of projects completed within the allocated budget
• Milestone Achievement: Number of project milestones achieved on time
• First-Time Right: % of designs that pass initial validation without significant revisions
• New Technologies: Number of new technologies or methodologies integrated into the design process
• Team Productivity: Output per engineer
• Documentation Quality: Accuracy and completeness of technical documentation
• Risk Assessment: Risks identified and mitigated during design and development

Role Requirements (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 in complex assemblies
• Material Science: Knowledge of BIW materials (high‑strength steels, aluminum, composites) and their properties and manufacturing processes
• Resource Allocation: Managing resources (time, budget, personnel) to optimize project outcomes
• Manufacturing Processes: Understanding of stamping, welding, joining techniques, and additive manufacturing
• Integration: Ability to integrate BIW design with other vehicle systems
• Innovation Strategy: Identifying and integrating new technologies to maintain competitive advantage

Critical Skill Sets (Behavioral)

• Quality Excellence
• Strong Presentation Skills
• Communication Skills
• Problem Solving
• Customer/Supplier Relationship Management
• Innovation
• Entrepreneurial Thinking
• Business Acumen
• Market Knowledge

Proficiency In Languages

• English – Proficient
• Hindi – Proficient
• Marathi (local language) – preferred
• Foreign Language – added advantage

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment

Magna is an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, regardless of color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. We discourage 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

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing