Lead Designer (Sr Lead Engineer )

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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

Lead Designer (Sr Lead Engineer )

Role Purpose

Leads the design and validation of BIW systems, ensuring structural performance, manufacturability, and regulatory compliance. Collaborates cross-functionally, mentors junior engineers, and drives innovation to deliver robust, production-ready BIW solutions

Reporting to : Assistant Manager / Manager / Group lead

Responsibilities / Task

• Lead the concept development, detailed design, and integration of BIW structures including pillars, roof rails, floor assembly, front / rear modules, and reinforcements.
• Develop lightweight, cost-effective, and structurally robust BIW solutions using advanced materials and manufacturing processes.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance across project stages.
• Ensure timely release of CAD models and 2D drawings with accurate GD&T and tolerance analysis.
• Coordinate with CAE, NVH, Crash, Manufacturing, Quality, and Serviceability teams for integrated vehicle performance.
• Manage design feasibility with respect to welding, joining techniques (spot weld, MIG, adhesive bonding, laser), and assembly constraints.
• Interact with suppliers and manufacturing for tool validation, part feasibility, and cost optimization.
• Support design validation activities including prototype builds, physical testing, and correlation with simulation.
• Contribute to DFMEA, DVP, BOM generation, change management, and gate reviews.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory crash, pedestrian safety, and emission standard

Key Performance Indicators

Role Requirement (Expectations)

Educational Qualification : BE / DME in Mechanical / production / automobile stream

No. Of Years Of Work Experience

If BE then 12- 15 years

Critical Skill Sets (Technical)

Critical Skill Sets (Behavioral)

Proficiency in languages

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

Skills Required

Siemens Nx, Change Management, Dfmea, Catia V5