Senior Automotive Exterior Design Engineer

Magna International; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Exteriors is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to lead the design and release of CAD data for new product launch programs. You will support current production with VA/VE investigations and collaborate across Magna Exteriors’ engineering teams.

The role requires 10+ years of automotive design experience, expert CAD skills (CATIA/NX), and strong GD&T/DFMEA knowledge. Willingness to travel to supplier/customer sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field or technical discipline.
• 10+ years of design engineering experience in automotive environments.
• Expert CAD design experience with CATIA and NX.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T and DFMEA.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and release complete detail and/or layout drawings for prototypes and production using CAD software.
• Lead design reviews, surveillance, and program management activities with documentation and cost control.
• Develop and maintain drawing systems, 3D modeling, layouts, and documentation.
• Collaborate with customers and Magna teams to ensure manufacturability and cost targets.
• Mentor and train other engineers and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technical Field

10+ years of design engineering experience

CAD design experience (CATIA/NX)

GD&T / DFMEA

Tools

CATIA

NX

Excel

Job description

Magna Exteriors is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to lead the design and release of CAD data for new product launch programs. You will support current production with VA/VE investigations and collaborate across Magna Exteriors’ engineering teams.

The role requires 10+ years of automotive design experience, expert CAD skills (CATIA/NX), and strong GD&T/DFMEA knowledge. Willingness to travel to supplier/customer sites is expected.