Assist in quality engineering activities, support problem-solving for quality issues, monitor quality metrics, assist with documentation, and collaborate with teams.
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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 responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
Group Summary:
Magna is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of high quality complete seating systems. Our solution includes seating structures, mechanisms and hardware, as well as foam and trim products for global automotive, heavy truck and bus industries. Our capabilities include market and consumer research; full concept development; design and engineering capabilities; testing, validation and world-class manufacturing. Our award-winning seating solutions are developed from consumer research, finding the ease of operation to be comfortable, convenient and connected.
Job Responsibilities:
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:
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.
Worker Type:
Student / Co-Op
Group:
Magna Seating
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.
Group Summary:
Magna is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of high quality complete seating systems. Our solution includes seating structures, mechanisms and hardware, as well as foam and trim products for global automotive, heavy truck and bus industries. Our capabilities include market and consumer research; full concept development; design and engineering capabilities; testing, validation and world-class manufacturing. Our award-winning seating solutions are developed from consumer research, finding the ease of operation to be comfortable, convenient and connected.
Job Responsibilities:
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in daily quality engineering activities related to production and product validation.
- Support problem-solving and root cause analysis for internal and customer quality issues.
- Participate in corrective and preventive action processes (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone).
- Help monitor and analyze quality metrics such as scrap, defects, and rework.
- Support inspection activities, including dimensional checks, gauge verification, and testing.
- Assist with documentation and control of PPAP, FMEA, control plans, and work instructions.
- Participate in continuous improvement projects aimed at reducing waste and improving process capability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Logistics) to ensure product and process compliance.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); knowledge of Minitab or similar statistical tools is a plus.
- Familiarity with quality systems (IATF 16949, ISO 9001) preferred.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- This internship program is a continuous program offering 29 hours a week with a flexible schedule.
Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:
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.
Worker Type:
Student / Co-Op
Group:
Magna Seating
Top Skills
MS Office
Minitab
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