Trim 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
Automotive Soft Trim Engineering Summer Intern
Learn the basics of Automotive Seating and Trim through training and hands on projects. Internship entails a hands-on learning experience in the Consumer Interface Products department. Candidates will work with our Trim & Textile Engineering team members to learn the essentials of automotive trim cover development, the process of producing trim covers, evaluating textiles materials and foam pads. This internship entails participating in a portion of our Apprentice program. The intern will actually design and produce cut & sew automotive trim covers with the guidance from one of our mentors.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Design and develop trim cover patterns
Cut & Sew a sample trim cover
Evaluate Textile materials in the Textile Laboratory
Experience the JIT Plant environment and participate in seat reviews
Create Engineering deliverables and assist in Engineering problem solving activities
QUALIFICATIONS:• Basic computer skills• Basic drafting skills would be beneficial but not necessary• Good communication skills
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE• High School Diploma• Currently Attending a College or University• Experience in Fashion or Apparel preferred but not required
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS:• Proficient Computer knowledge and skills, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)• Professional Communication skills (written and verbal)• Pattern making and sewing skills preferred but not required
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.• Office Environment & Trim Studio• Regularly bends, stoops, crouches, reaches and stands to access materials and machinery while in Trim Studio
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