Posted:
1/15/2026, 6:09:27 AM
Location(s):
Kentucky, United States ⋅ Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States
Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering
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Job 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.
What we are looking for:
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.
Preferred qualifications:
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.
Site 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
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.
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.
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Website: https://www.magna.com/
Headquarter Location: Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic
Employee Count: 251-500
Year Founded: 1957
IPO Status: Private
Industries: Automotive ⋅ Chemical ⋅ Mechanical Engineering ⋅ Retail