Engineering Manager

Magna International Limited; Bowling Green (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with match

Paid vacation & holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Program

Onsite cafeteria

Job summary

Magna International Limited is seeking an Engineering Department Leader in Bowling Green, KY. You will manage the engineering department, lead the team toward objectives, and ensure compliance with Magna’s quality systems.

You will oversee new product design and maintenance, mentor staff, and coordinate with policy application, employee relations and continuous improvement. A strong technical leadership background is essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• College degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of Engineering Management experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of automotive engineering experience.
• Minimum 5 years in automotive manufacturing processes (GMAW welding, stamping, or automated assembly).
• CAD experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages and supports the engineering function while ensuring adherence to the quality system.
• Analyses production methods to meet time and cost goals.
• Provides technical guidance on complex projects.
• Establishes and enforces design control procedures for quality, reliability and safety.
• Collaborates with customers to meet their requirements.
• Maintains and improves design control procedures and reports engineering performance.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Project management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Process improvement

Education

High School diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Tools

CATIA

AutoCAD

Teamcenter

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

Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.

Job Responsibilities

Manages and supports the engineering function and ensures the department conforms to the company quality system procedures as documented. Analyzes production methods to ensure time and cost goals are reached. Provides technical guidance on most complex projects. Establishes and enforces procedures for maintaining high standards of quality, reliability and safety in product designs and applications. Evaluates and develops improved techniques for the control of product designs, quality, reliability and safety. Works with customers to ensure products conform to their requirements and meet the customers needs. Implements and maintains design control procedures, reporting on engineering performance and improvements. Communicates with other engineering functions including design, process, production and quality.

Engineering Department Leader

Join our team as an Engineering Department Leader! You'll support the Department and Steering Team, fostering team spirit in line with Magna Employee’s Charter and Bowling Green Metalforming goals. Manage all aspects of the engineering department, including new product design and maintenance. Oversee activities and personnel, acting as a liaison for policy application, employee relations, and continuous improvement. Reporting to the General Manager and Assistant General Manager, you'll use technical, human, and conceptual skills to lead the team toward divisional objectives.

What we are looking for

• High School diploma or GED required
• College degree preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of Engineering Management experience required
• Minimum of 10 years of automotive engineering experience required
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an automotive manufacturing environment for processes related to GMAW welding, Stamping, or Automated Assembly required
• CAD experience is preferred
• Certification of completion of APQP, Product Lifecycle Management, Control Plan, F.M.E.A. training, and related experience required
• Preferred qualifications: CAD experience is preferred; Catia, AutoCAD, Teamcenter Ability to read, write, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, blueprints, diagrams, requirements, and business correspondence. Strong technical skills in automotive engineering. Excellent leadership and management skills. Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Project management & organizational skills Ability to work in a fast-paced and demanding environment with flexibility to reprioritize, as necessary. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

Site Benefits

• Health Insurance (includes telemedicine, FSA, HSA, and other benefits)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Employee Profit-Sharing Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation 11 Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Program - Up to $1,000 per hired referral
• Onsite cafeterias and fully stocked breakrooms
• Annual summer cookout
• Annual Christmas Parties

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.

Worker Type: Regular / Permanent Group: Cosma International

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. 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.

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