Senior Lead Engineer - Doors & Closures

Magna International · Pune Division

  • Experience12+ yrs
  • SalaryNot disclosed
  • Work modeunknown
  • Levellead
  • Posted26 Sept 2026

About Magna International

Magna International is hiring in Pune Division in automotive mobility. This role looks for around 12+ years of experience.

The role

Lead/Senior Lead Engineer role at an automotive manufacturing engineering and manufacturing partner (Magna) defining and implementing conceptual technical solutions for Doors & Closures and guiding technical leads/teams across multiple projects. Requires 3D Modelling, GD&T + Fit and Finish, Stresses & Strains (Direct stress, Shear force, Bending moment; diagrams and calcs), DFME + PFMEA + Statistical Process Control, and knowledge of Relevant Stamping, Molding, Casting, Forging, Grinding Processes plus Vehicle Manufacturing & Assembly Process; also expects innovation, quality excellence, presentation skills, business acumen, problem solving, and customer/supplier relationship management. Based in Pune Division, Maharashtra, India (work mode not stated).

Full 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

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

Senior Lead Engineer - Doors & Closures:

Role Purpose

To define and implement the conceptual technical solution(s) for specific technical requirements or domain. Guiding technical lead or team for development and also identifying the areas for value addition to stakeholders.

Reporting to

Principal Engineer / Technical Specialist / SME

Responsibilities/ Task

Customer / Stakeholder Requirement Consulting:

Conceptualize technical solution(s) for domain or specific requirementPrepare alternate design / study proposals with appropriate benchmark/evidenceConduct periodic reviews and guide technical lead / team for required correction across multiple projects.

Organization Representation / Capability Building

Supporting the concerned authorities towards technical drafts/SOR/ RFQ etcPublish white papers / papers in conference and seminarsProcess improvement for quality and operational excellence (process guideline, work product template, review checklist)Internal training on best practices / processes / technology updatesConduct Technical interviews till Senior Engineer level

Pre-Sales And Technical Support

Support pre-sales technical proposals on solutions / architectures

Personal Development

Monitor the gaps for self and create a personal development plan in discussion with supervisor for plan on closure of gaps or building new skill.

Key Performance Indicators

On time delivery of work product or serviceFirst time correctTechnical PapersInternal Training

Role Requirement (Expectations)

Educational Qualification : BE/DME in relevant Engineering stream

No. Of Years Of Work Experience (relevant)

If BE then 12+ yearsIf DME then 15+ years

Critical Skill Sets (Technical)

3D ModellingGD&T + Fit and FinishStresses & Strains, Direct stress, Shear force, Bending moment; diagrams and calcsDFME + PFMEA+ Statistical Process ControlRelevant Stamping, Molding, Casting, Forging, Grinding Processes, etc.Vehicle Manufacturing & Assembly Process

Critical Skill Sets (Behavioral)

InnovationEntrepreneur ThinkingQuality ExcellencePresentation SkillsBusiness AcumenProblem SolvingMarket KnowledgeCustomer/Supplier Relationship management

Proficiency in languages

English - ProficientHindi - ProficientMarathi (local language) – preferred to be capableForeign Language – Added advantage

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