Magna International · 8 hours ago
Engineering Department Leader
Bowling Green, Kentucky, US
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expMagna International is a global leader in automotive technologies, and they are seeking an Engineering Department Leader to manage the engineering department and support the team in achieving divisional objectives. The role involves overseeing new product design, maintenance, and acting as a liaison for policy application and employee relations.
AutomotiveIndustrial EngineeringManufacturing
Responsibilities
Join our team as an Engineering Department Leader! You'll support the Department and Steering Team, fostering team spirit in line with Magna Employee’s Charter and Bowling Green Metalforming goals
Manage all aspects of the engineering department, including new product design and maintenance
Oversee activities and personnel, acting as a liaison for policy application, employee relations, and continuous improvement
Reporting to the General Manager and Assistant General Manager, you'll use technical, human, and conceptual skills to lead the team toward divisional objectives
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or GED required; College degree preferred
Minimum of 5 years of Engineering Management experience required
Minimum of 10 years of automotive engineering experience required
Minimum of 5 years' experience in an automotive manufacturing environment for processes related to GMAW welding, Stamping, or Automated Assembly required
Certification of completion of APQP, Product Lifecycle Management, Control Plan, F.M.E.A. training, and related experience required
Preferred
CAD experience is preferred; Catia, AutoCAD, Teamcenter
Ability to read, write, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, blueprints, diagrams, requirements, and business correspondence
Strong technical skills in automotive engineering
Excellent leadership and management skills
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Project management & organizational skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced and demanding environment with flexibility to reprioritize, as necessary
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Benefits
Health Insurance (includes telemedicine, FSA, HSA, and other benefits)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) with match
Employee Profit-Sharing Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Vacation
11 Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Referral Program - Up to $1,000 per hired referral
Onsite cafeterias and fully stocked breakrooms
Annual summer cookout
Annual Christmas Parties
Onsite Nurses
Company
Magna International
Magna International is a mobility tech company and auto supplier that engages in body exteriors, structures, power, vision, and seating.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (2)
2024 (3)
2021 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.79B2025-05-14Post Ipo Debt· $1.04B
2024-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $330.18M
2024-03-05Post Ipo Debt· $400M
Leadership Team
Philip Fracassa
EVP & Chief Financial Officer
Jorg Meinrich
Purchasing Director
Recent News
2025-12-13
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