Please help me with a sensor on an awkward door

Taking the magnet out of the housing would probably work.

But IMHO, the “slim” magnet seems to be a stronger magnet than the magnet in the standard sensor.

That extra strength would allow more flexibility in placement & still be within the acceptable variance.

Putting an extra adhesive tab (or 2) under the one that does not stick out as much would also work. But that might not look as good.