Sr Designer (Lead Engineer)-Underbody

Magna International; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Steyr seeks an experienced Senior Designer (underbody) to drive front-to-back packaging and vehicle architecture decisions for complex vehicle programs. You will lead cross-functional packaging activities, ensure the alignment of geometry, ergonomics and styling with legal and homologation requirements, and guide teams toward coherent packaging solutions.

You will collaborate with engineering, design and manufacturing to maintain project timing, data integrity, and technical performance

Qualifications

• Master section, Gap & step
• Ergonomics & Vehicle Layout
• Vehicle Packaging
• ICE & EV Automotive standards, Homologation, and regulations
• Package Definition SAE J1100 & GICE
• Basic Manufacturing & Assembly Processes
• Behavioral: Innovation, Entrepreneur Thinking, Quality Excellence, Presentation Skills, Business Acumen, Problem Solving, Market Knowledge, Customer/Supplier Relationship management

Responsibilities

• Lead packaging meetings and provide technical input.
• Consolidate concept requirements from vehicle/package domains.
• Ensure manufacturability and alignment with styling and homologation requirements.
• Report and escalate package issues and risks to project leadership.
• Deliver package status reports at project milestones.

Education

BE / DME in relevant Engineering stream

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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: Department GI Designation Sr Designer (underbody) Role Purpose To utilize technology/domain/product expertise to ensure and facilitate effective design of processes / sub processes/ tools/ system to align with sub functions/ business unit vision and strategy. Reporting to Manager / Sr. Manager Responsibilities/ task Key Responsibilities with brief description according to priority Conceptual Vehicle Layout Dimensional Concept Concept Package Legal Requirements Vehicle packaging Package / DMU Geometry- / DMU-Check Package Layout Plan Digital Assembly / Evaluation Tasks: Invite & lead alignment meetings on package of the underbody and its components (engine, battery/fuel tank, axles, suspension, …) Aim for a convergence on issues on working level, also considering the VA internal requirements (like dimensional concept) Technical balance of zone internal topics Ensure a coherent package status for data freezes Escalate technical or package timing related issues to the project Deliverables: Package issue resolution on working level Package release recommendation at VPT milestones Package status reports to project milestones Package status reports to project milestones Support for Vehicle level target setting in Vehicle architecture domain. Master section definition and management. support for safeguarding geometrical and legal layout requirements. Lead packaging meetings and provide technical input. Responsible to consolidate concept requirements model (technical input from complete vehicle package, design, and functional departments) Responsible for performing package investigations, preparing package proposals, and induce solutions. Support alignment of complete vehicle package requirement with functional departments Responsible for evaluating geometrical changes and change requests. Responsible for reporting and escalating package issues to SME. Implementation of styling and technical requirements. Achieve a coherent and compliant complete vehicle package within the development project. Management of the Vehicle Architecture team. Ensure the requirements of manufacturability, production technology and overall vehicle appearance (exterior / interior) within the styling process from the early stages of product development through to styling confirmation. Process Ownership: Design process system metrics and deploy the same. Appropriate Grievance redressal Responsible for technical process audits and addressing respective changes. Designing and deployment of Communication related to process/ system Product Design Responsibilities: Ensure conceptual vehicle dimensioning regarding target-oriented convergence of geometry, ergonomics, functional and module integration, styling technical convergence (STC) and statutory construction and testing requirements. Responsible for technical supervision, management, and results of vehicle architecture scope of work within the project Ensure achievement of vehicle architecture scope of work (package, ergonomics, legal/homologation requirements) according to agreed requirements Timely escalation of potential target deviations & Risk. Ensure availability of agreed concepts across disciplines: lead and participate in relevant vehicle architecture meetings. Ensure conformance to internal and external requirements / directives. Responsible for documentation and reporting within assigned scope of work. 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 Successful execution of projects with desired quality Customer Satisfaction Index Technical Work Completion Certificate No. of Technical Sessions Conducted and its effectiveness Educational Qualification BE / DME in relevant Engineering stream No. of years of work experience BE: 10-15 years Critical Skill Sets (Technical) Master section, Gap & step Ergonomics & Vehicle Layout Vehicle Packaging ICE & EV Automotive standards, Homologation, and regulations Package Definition SAE J1100 & GICE Basic Manufacturing & Assembly Processes 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, Hindi & Marathi 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. AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

Worker Type: Regular / Permanent Group: Magna Steyr

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