Sr Designer

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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:

Department

EBI

Cost Center

6040

Designation

Senior Design Engineer

Grade

E1

Role Purpose

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

Reporting to

Manager / Assistant Manager / Sr. Lead Engineer / Lead Engineer

Responsibilities/ task

• Lead the concept development, detailed design, and integration of Interior Components / Modules e.g. Instrument Panel / Floor Console / Door Trim / Interior Trim Hard and Soft Components etc.

Key Performance Indicators

• On-time Delivery, Milestone Achievement, First-Time Right, Design Optimization, Issue Resolution, Mentorship, Documentation Quality

Role Requirement (Expectations)

Level (mention desired level for each skill set)

Educational Qualification

BE / DME in Mechanical/production/automobile stream

No. of years of work experience

• If BE then 7- 10 years

• If DME then 8-11 years

Critical Skill Sets (Technical)

• 3D modeling and 2D drawing creation using CAD software (Catia V5)
• Creation and understanding of master sections / 3D Concepts
• Design for Assembly / Design for Servicing / Design for Manufacturing
• Joinery definitions and assembly sequence.
• Knowledge of Requirements for – Packaging, Part to part Interface, Ergonomic, Utility and Stowage, Materials etc.
• Understanding and implementing the findings from a CAE / CFD / Mold Flow report
• Knowledge of GD&T (Tolerances & Reference Point System)
• Data Management
• Knowledge of Vehicle Manufacturing & Assembly Process
• feature based Benchmarking and Recommendation
• Ability to understand Gap & Step Requirement, Color & Texture Requirement
• Knowledge of Product Development cycle for Interior Parts / Knowledge of project requirements as per project milestones
• Regulatory Requirements

Critical Skill Sets (Behavioral)

• Communication skills
• Problem Solving, Accountability, Team Coordination, Customer Focus, Creative Thinking

Proficiency in languages

• English, Hindi, Regional / Native Language

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.

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.