Packaging Engineer Intern- Summer 2026

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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 more than one of the world's largest suppliers in the automotive space. We are a mobility technology company built to innovate, with a global, entrepreneurial-minded team. With 65+ years of expertise, our ecosystem of interconnected products combined with our complete vehicle expertise uniquely positions us to advance mobility in an expanded transportation landscape.
Job Responsibilities:
POSITION OVERVIEW
As a Packaging Engineering Intern The main responsibilities of this role will include optimizing the scope and scale of plant packaging materials, streamlining customer design specifications and materials, maintaining the portal, modernizing the plant packaging database, and investigating cost savings opportunities related to inbound and outbound supplier packaging.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:• Analyze current packaging materials used by plant and identify opportunities for improvement.• Conduct research to find alternative packaging materials that are more cost-effective and environmentally friendly.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement packaging material optimization strategies.• Review and analyze customer design specifications for packaging.• Identify areas for improvement and efficiency in customer packaging requirements.• Collaborate with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to streamline customer design specifications and materials.• Ensure the packaging portal is up-to-date with the latest information and requirements.• Regularly communicate with internal stakeholders to gather and update packaging specifications.• Facilitate smooth communication between customers, suppliers, and the internal team through the packaging portal.• Evaluate the current packaging database system used by plant .• Identify areas for improvement and modernization.• Implement necessary updates and improvements to enhance the efficiency of the packaging database.• Collaborate with the procurement team to analyze current inbound and outbound supplier packaging.• Identify cost-saving opportunities through vendor selection, negotiating contracts, or implementing alternative packaging solutions.• Work closely with suppliers to implement cost-saving strategies.
QUALIFICATIONS:• Experience in manufacturing preferred• Package engineering experience preferred
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE• High School Diploma required• Currently Attending a college or University, preferably pursuing a degree in packaging engineering
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS:• Proficient Computer knowledge and skills, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)• Professional Communication skills (written and verbal)• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment• Familiarity with packaging materials and design.• Proficiency in data analysis and ability to interpret and present findings.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT:• Normal amount of sitting or standing, average mobility to move around an office environment, able to conduct normal amount of work at a computer.
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.
Notice regarding the use of AI:
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.
Worker Type:
Student / Co-Op
Group:
Magna Corporate