Principal Engineer - Doors & Closures

Magna International Inc.; Pune District; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna International Inc. in Pune is seeking a Principal Engineer - Doors & Closures to define and ensure conceptual technical solutions for specific requirements, guiding the development team and aligning with stakeholders.

You will lead technical reviews, support pre-sales proposals, publish technical papers, and drive process improvements to achieve design quality and robust vehicle assembly performance. This role requires BE/DME with 13+ years (or 15 for DME) of experience and a strong

Qualifications

• Educational Qualification BE / DME in relevant Engineering stream
• No. of years of work experience (relevant) BE: 13+ years
• DME: 15 Years

Responsibilities

• Define and ensure the conceptual technical solution(s) for specific technical requirements or domain.
• Guide technical lead or team for development and ensure design quality.
• Conduct Technical Interview for candidates till P3 (Lead Engineer) level.
• Pre-Sales / Technical Support: Supporting pre-sales technical proposals on solutions / architectures.
• Publish white papers / papers in conference and seminars.
• Process improvement for quality and operational excellence.
• Internal training on best practices / processes / technology updates.

Skills

Stresses & Strains

DVP&R

Six Sigma

Joining Technologies

Vehicle Manufacturing

Tear-down & Reporting

Technical Leadership

Customer/Stakeholder Consulting

Pre-Sales / Technical Support

Quality & Process Improvement

Education

BE or DME in relevant Engineering

Job description

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

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.

Worker Type: Regular / Permanent Group: Magna Steyr

We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That’s why we are developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people. In the right environment, your ideas can turn into industry-changing automotive technologies and improve the lives of people around the world.

Let's create the future of mobility, together.

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