World Class Manufacturing Intern

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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:
Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.
Job Responsibilities:
The World Class Manufacturing Intern will support the MAFACT team in implementing and sustaining lean manufacturing principles, continuous improvement initiatives, and operational excellence within the plant. This internship provides hands-on experience in process improvement, data analysis, safety, and standardization, contributing to the achievement of world-class manufacturing benchmarks. The intern will collaborate with cross-functional teams, assist in project execution, and gain valuable industry knowledge in a manufacturing environment.
Intern timeline: 3-6 Months
Pay: $20.34 - $25.05 an hour - Depends on grade level
Responsibilities:
Supports Magna Operational Principles and Employee Charter criteria within context and position's scope of work supports EBM's ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System, ISO 14001 Environmental Management System, IATF System, as well as Magna Safety and Magna Environmental Program requirements

• Assist in identifying waste reduction opportunities, process improvements, and standardization initiatives aligned with MAFACT and WCM principles.
• Gather, analyze, and interpret manufacturing data, including time studies, process flow, and quality metrics, to support problem-solving and decision-making.
• Assist in developing, updating, and maintaining standard work procedures, work instructions, and process documentation.
• Promote a safe work environment by adhering to safety policies, participating in safety audits, and supporting 5S initiatives for workplace organization.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, quality, and maintenance teams to support project timelines, layout reviews, and process validations.
• Participate in training sessions on lean manufacturing, problem-solving techniques (e.g., Six Sigma, Kaizen), and other relevant methodologies.
• Prepare reports, charts, and presentations to communicate project progress, findings, and recommendations to team members and management.

Qualifications:

• Strong interest in lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and safety standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Skills:

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and adapt to a fast-paced setting.
• Demonstrated initiative, attention to detail, and a positive attitude.

Education:

• Currently pursuing or recently graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field

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.
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:
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
Group:
Cosma International