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What we offer:Job Responsibilities:
ABOUT THE ROLE
Provides administrative assistance to the Launch team and generally coordinates shipping of pilot seats, including all tracking, labeling, and transportation arrangements. Works on the floor to help review, label, and pack pilot/test seats as required. Leads cross-functional team on tracking part changes and ensuring PCP (plant change process) is followed and documented. Document and handle the running of all Product Evaluation Runs (PERs)/trials and lead communication to the customer with all tracking requirements.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Drives and coordinates launch and change-related activities with plant cross-functional teams and suppliers
- Provides regular updates on all open issues/status, ensuring all activities are completed on time and within the target framework
- Maintains and updates the Magna Seating Detroit PCP database
- Facilitates weekly meetings to discuss upcoming new product launches with the MSD cross-functional team
- Leads pre-production builds and PERs to ensure all MSD departments are aware of the customer delivery requirements – reports results to MSD plant management
- Ensures all MSD departments have updated the documentation for new changes, per the PCP process
- Understands the scope and timing for engineering changes from Corporate Engineering and establishes timing and activities to implement the change at the Seating plant per the PCP process
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Education/Certification/Licensure:
- Active enrollment in an accredited educational institution pursuing a degree in business management or engineering.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Team oriented, communicates well with others, and able to interact with people at all levels and departments.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and various manufacturing/business information software.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Ability to complete multiple tasks.
- Demonstrated ability to facilitate meetings.
- Understanding of Bill of Material (BOM) structures and development, and part numbering systems.
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.
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.
Worker Type:
Group:
Skills Required
- Active enrollment in an accredited educational institution
- Pursuing a degree in business management or engineering
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively and communicate with people at all levels and departments
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and manufacturing or business information software
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks
- Demonstrated ability to facilitate meetings
- Understanding of Bill of Material structures, development, and part numbering systems
What the Team is Saying
Magna International Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Company materials highlight comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance in the U.S., paired with wellness initiatives and a confidential Employee & Family Assistance Program.
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Retirement Support — U.S. filings and recruiting pages describe a 401(k) with a 50% match on the first 6%, a deferred profit‑sharing component, and at some sites a 3% base company contribution after six months.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Profit sharing and performance‑linked rewards are embedded in the total‑rewards philosophy and documented in filings, with recent materials indicating these programs remain active.
Magna International Insights
What We Do
We are a mobility company that innovates like a start-up and thinks like a technology company. This helps us anticipate change in one of the most complex industries in the world and respond quickly. We depend on a team of 171,000 dynamic, entrepreneurial-minded employees in an environment where great ideas flourish. Our presence spans 343 manufacturing operations and 88 product development, engineering and sales centers in 29 countries. We understand that you need a career as unique as you are. Whether you want to advance your existing expertise or try something completely different, we are committed to your growth.
Why Work With Us
At Magna, our engineering team is advancing mobility for everyone and everything. Joining this team means being a part of the design, development, and manufacturing of the world’s most advanced mobility technology. Innovations that move families, shape communities, and improve lives. You can follow your passions and shape your own career path.
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Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Majority of roles are hybrid with flexibility. Please speak with our recruiting team for specific details on hybrid work.
