
Engineering Manager
Magna · Bowling Green, KY
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management manufacturing role at Magna (automotive) in Bowling Green, KY. Support the Department and Steering Team, fostering team spirit in line with Magna Employee’s Charter and Bowling Green Metalforming goals.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- APQP, Control plans, Stamping, Welding, Tooling, AutoCAD
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Kentucky: typical posted base $88k–$150k.
Median of the low and high ends of 7 live postings that list pay, out of 27 manufacturing engineer openings in Kentucky, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Kentucky plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 26 other live manufacturing postings in Kentucky.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (5+ vs 8+)
Typical $88k–$150k, from 7 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 8+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Tooling 78%
- Lean 37%
- Six Sigma 37%
- Root cause 33%
- Automation 33%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 33%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Stamping, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Magna
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: Magna in Bowling Green
8 other open roles at this site.
- Process Engineer · Process
- Sr. Quality Engineer · Quality · Senior
- Engineer, Tooling · Manufacturing
- Packaging Engineer · Manufacturing
- Quality Engineer · Quality
- Supplier Quality Engineer · Quality
Full description from MagnaAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
responsibilities
as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
Responsibilities
Manages and supports the engineering function and ensures the department conforms to the company quality system procedures as documented. Analyzes production methods to ensure time and cost goals are reached. Provides technical guidance on most complex projects. Establishes and enforces procedures for maintaining high standards of quality, reliability and safety in product designs and applications. Evaluates and develops improved techniques for the control of product designs, quality, reliability and safety. Works with customers to ensure products conform to their
requirements
and meet the customers needs. Implements and maintains design control procedures, reporting on engineering performance and improvements. Communicates with other engineering functions including design, process, production and quality.
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.
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.
requirements
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AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure
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.
Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.
If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.
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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
Group Summary
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.
Job
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.
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
Worker Type
Regular / Permanent
Group
Cosma International
