Engineering Department Leader

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.

Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.

Join our team as an Engineering Department Leader! You  support the Department and Steering Team, fostering team spirit in line with Magna Employee’s Charter and Bowling Green Metal forming 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  use technical, human, and conceptual skills to lead the team toward divisional objectives.

• 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.
• CAD experience is preferred.
• Certification of completion of APQP, Product Lifecycle Management, Control Plan, F.M.E.A. training, and related experience required.

• 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.

• 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

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. 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 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.

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. If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.

Regular / Permanent

Cosma International