Sr Designer (Lead Engineer)-Underbody

Magna International; Pune District; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Steyr seeks a Sr Designer (underbody) to drive conceptual vehicle layout and packaging. You will lead alignment meetings, ensure coherent packaging across engine, battery/fuel tanks, axles and suspension, and coordinate with design, engineering and manufacturing teams.

The role requires deep knowledge of vehicle architecture, ergonomics, and regulatory standards, with 10–15 years of BE/DME experience in automotive design. Applies to a permanent, regular role in a global group.

Qualifications

• BE / DME in relevant Engineering stream.
• BE: 10-15 years of work experience.
• Proficiency in vehicle architecture, packaging and ergonomic design.
• Familiarity with automotive standards, homologation and regulations.
• Experience leading packaging meetings and coordinating across departments.

Responsibilities

• Conceptual Vehicle Layout.
• Vehicle Packaging including DMU and geometry checks.
• Lead packaging meetings and provide technical input.
• Ensure manufacturability and styling alignment from early design stages.
• Monitor and escalate package issues and risk.

Skills

Master section

Ergonomics & Vehicle Layout

Vehicle Packaging ICE & EV

Automotive standards

Homologation

Regulations

Package Definition SAE J1100

GICE

Basic Manufacturing & Assembly

Education

BE / DME in relevant Engineering stream

Job description

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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 SolvingMarket 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 via these AI tools. All information remains securely in our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision‑making.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.

Worker Type:

Regular / Permanent

Group:

Magna Steyr