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Develops and optimizes manufacturing processes for automotive powertrain production. Responsibilities include process flow design, PFMEA, equipment specifications, plant-floor implementation, standardized work, technical drawings, GD&T, plant layouts, continuous improvement, lean initiatives, project leadership, root-cause analysis, customer support, training, and compliance with quality, environmental, and safety standards.

Leads regional raw-material sourcing, commodity strategy, supplier management, negotiations, cost reduction, risk mitigation, budgeting, and supply-chain resilience. Oversees supplier performance, market intelligence, strategic bidding, contracts, and cross-functional alignment with engineering, operations, quality, finance, and regional purchasing teams. Manages and develops purchasing personnel while ensuring compliance with procurement, safety, environmental, and quality standards. Requires 25% business travel.

Short-term student position designed to provide structured work experience while earning academic credit within Magna’s automotive exteriors business.

Supports day-to-day HR activities, including full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, benefits administration, compliance, investigations, workforce planning, training compliance, and HRIS record maintenance. Advises employees and leaders on policies, performance, progressive discipline, and employment matters while maintaining confidentiality and accurate records in a fast-paced, three-shift manufacturing environment.

Plans and manages materials flow in a just-in-time automotive manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include issuing supplier releases, purchasing recurring and non-recurring materials, maintaining MRP records and bills of materials, establishing inventory requirements, monitoring inbound transportation and deliveries, reconciling variances, supporting inventory accuracy, and coordinating material flow with suppliers, customers, production, and cross-functional launch teams.

Develops, validates, and releases automotive seating fasteners and mechanically fastened joints. Responsibilities include fastener selection, joint analysis, torque and clamp-load validation, CAD and drawing management, product launch support, manufacturing troubleshooting, supplier and customer collaboration, compliance with automotive standards, root-cause investigations, and continuous improvement. The role also supports audits, engineering changes, design reviews, quality processes, and technical direction for design personnel.

Leads strategic and operational HR activities for Magna’s Wuppertal site, including HR strategy, recruitment, talent and succession planning, employee development, labor-law compliance, workforce representation, organizational change, budgeting, HR process digitalization, and workforce analytics. Advises managers, supports cultural transformation, manages HR personnel, and drives continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring alignment with company policies and business objectives.

Manages IT and operational technology services supporting MES, in-house applications, digitalization, and Industry 4.0 initiatives. Designs, programs, and implements IT and industrial automation solutions, supports equipment maintenance and data automation, and coordinates internal teams, users, and service providers. Requires PLC and robot programming experience, software development knowledge, database experience, automotive industry experience, and intermediate English. The role also provides departmental decision-making support when the manager is absent.

Develops complex cost estimates and customer quotations for automotive manufacturing proposals. Coordinates input from engineering, purchasing, manufacturing, and other departments; analyzes historical and actual costs; prepares quote reviews and presentations; maintains pricing, contracts, certifications, and change-management records; supports customer audits, negotiations, value engineering, and manufacturing process improvements. The role also ensures safety compliance, accurate documentation, deadline management, and customer communication.

Develops and optimizes automotive manufacturing processes to improve safety, quality, throughput, and cost. Supports product launches, engineering changes, line transitions, process documentation, PFMEA, control plans, and continuous improvement. Analyzes production data, troubleshoots downtime and quality issues, collaborates with maintenance and automation teams, and provides hands-on technical support to production lines. Requires knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, structured problem solving, engineering drawings, GD&T, CAD, automation, and manufacturing data systems.