Lead Engineer - Body Structure (BIW)
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Role Overview
Lead and manage body‑in‑white engineering efforts across vehicle programs, from concept to production, ensuring design excellence, manufacturability, cost targets, and regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities/ task:
Key Responsibilities with brief description according to priority
Lead Product Lifecycle : Drive BIW development including concept, feasibility, CAD, CAE, prototyping, validation, and production launch
Technical Governance : Prepare and oversee gateway documents, DFMEA, DVP/R, technical specs, BOM, risk assessments
Effort Estimation: Understands the requirements and estimates the efforts taken for completion of task.
Customer Management: Interacts with customers / users on operational aspects of project related to solution / service issues etc.
Key Skills for This Role
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Role Purpose
Lead and manage body‑in‑white engineering efforts across vehicle programs, from concept to production, ensuring design excellence, manufacturability, cost targets, and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities with brief description according to priority
- Lead Product Lifecycle : Drive BIW development including concept, feasibility, CAD, CAE, prototyping, validation, and production launch
- Technical Governance : Prepare and oversee gateway documents, DFMEA, DVP/R, technical specs, BOM, risk assessments
- Effort Estimation: Understands the requirements and estimates the efforts taken for completion of task.
- Customer Management: Interacts with customers / users on operational aspects of project related to solution / service issues etc.
Delivery Management
Ensures quality of design is as per customer requirement.
Plans projects deliverables creates detailed plans and assigns work to teams.
Monitors progress against plan and manages, scope, schedule, effort and quality.
Ensures compliance to all applicable Magna processes within the team.
Mentorship & Team Leadership : Coach junior and mid-level engineers; foster best practices, continuous learning, and technical excellence across the team
Materials & Manufacturing Optimization : Assess and select materials (hi‑strength steel, aluminum, composites); optimize for weight, producibility, cost; deepen expertise in stamping, welding, bonding, and robotic automation
Cost & Weight Management : Maintain weight targets and cost-per-piece budgets; own cost engineering and cost estimation during concept and release phases
Cross-Functional Leadership : Coordinate with design, CAE, manufacturing, validation (NVH/crash), supply chain, and suppliers; manage external partners toward right-first-time quality.
Key Performance Indicators
On-time Delivery: Percentage of projects completed on or before the scheduled deadline.
Budget Adherence: Percentage of projects completed within the allocated budget.
Milestone Achievement: Number of project milestones achieved on time.
First-Time Right: Percentage of designs that pass initial validation without requiring significant revisions.
New Technologies: Number of new technologies or methodologies successfully integrated into the design process.
Team Productivity: Overall productivity of the design team, measured by output per engineer.
Feedback Scores: Customer satisfaction scores based on feedback from internal and external stakeholders.
Documentation Quality: Accuracy and completeness of technical documentation and reports.
Risk Assessment: Number of risks identified and mitigated during the design and development process.
Educational Qualification
- BE/DME in relevant Engineering stream
No. of years of work experience
If BE: 10+ years
If DME or equivalent: 13+ years
Critical Skill Sets (Technical)
- CAD and CAE Mastery: Expert-level proficiency in CAD software (e.g., CATIA, NX)
- GD&T Expertise: Deep understanding and application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) in complex assemblies.
- Material Science: Advanced knowledge of materials used in BIW, including high-strength steels, aluminum, composites, and emerging materials, along with their properties and manufacturing processes.
- Resource Allocation: Skills in effectively allocating and managing resources, including time, budget, and personnel, to optimize project outcomes.
- Manufacturing Processes: Comprehensive understanding of advanced manufacturing processes, including stamping, welding, joining techniques, and new technologies like additive manufacturing.
- Integration: Ability to integrate BIW design with other vehicle systems, ensuring overall vehicle performance and safety.
- Innovation Strategy: Skills in identifying and integrating new technologies and methodologies to maintain competitive advantage
Critical Skill Sets (Behavioral)
- Quality Excellence
- Strong Presentation Skills
- Communication Skills
- Problem Solving
- Customer/Supplier Relationship management
- Innovation
- Entrepreneur Thinking
- Business Acumen
- Market Knowledge
Proficiency in languages
English - Proficient
Hindi - Proficient
Marathi (local language) – preferred to be capable
Foreign Language – Added advantage
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