Principal Engineer - Doors & Closures

At Magna, you will be part of an engaging and dynamic environment dedicated to developing industry-leading automotive technologies. We prioritize investing in our employees by providing the necessary support and resources for their success. Joining our global team means taking on exciting responsibilities and having access to a wide range of development opportunities tailored to your unique career path. As an integral part of Magna's Complete Vehicle group, you will contribute to bringing automotive visions to life for traditional OEMs and new entrants. Working within an innovative, international, and dynamic team, our goal is to consistently deliver high-quality products. You will thrive in a diverse environment with global development prospects, collaborating with our employees to shape a better world of mobility. As a Principal Engineer specializing in Doors & Closures, your role involves defining and ensuring conceptual technical solutions for specific requirements or domains. You will guide technical leads or teams in the development process and identify areas within the domain/system for value addition to stakeholders. Reporting to the Technical Specialist/SME, your responsibilities include: - Consulting on customer/stakeholder requirements by conceptualizing technical solutions and conducting comparative studies to propose the best fit - Providing pre-sales/technical support for proposals on solutions/architectures - Representing the organization and contributing to capability building through publications, process improvements, internal training, and design quality assurance - Engaging in personal development by monitoring skill gaps, creating development plans, and conducting technical interviews for candidates up to Lead Engineer level Key Performance Indicators for this role include achieving first-time correctness, producing technical papers, and conducting internal training sessions. Your educational qualifications should include a BE/DME in a relevant engineering stream, coupled with 13+ years of relevant work experience for BE and 15 years for DME. Critical Technical Skill Sets required for this role: - Understanding of stress, strain, direct stress, shear force, bending moment, and related calculations - Experience in Design Validation Planning & Reporting (DVP&R) - Knowledge of Six Sigma philosophy and processes - Familiarity with joining technologies such as welding, riveting, heat staking, adhesive bonding, etc. - Understanding of vehicle manufacturing & assembly processes, as well as vehicle & component tear-down and reporting Critical Behavioral Skill Sets essential for success: - Innovation and entrepreneurial thinking - Commitment to quality excellence - Strong presentation skills and business acumen - Proficiency in problem-solving and market knowledge - Ability to manage customer/supplier relationships effectively Proficiency in English and Hindi is required, with proficiency in Marathi (local language) preferred and knowledge of a foreign language considered an advantage. Embrace the values of Awareness, Unity, and Empowerment in your role as a Regular/Permanent member of the Magna Steyr Group.,