Engineering Team Assistant

Magna International; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive technology company based in Novi, Michigan, seeks an Engineering Coordinator to deliver operational and administrative support to the Product Engineering team. The chosen candidate will oversee day-to-day office tasks, coordinate meetings, and enhance cross-functional collaboration. The role demands strong organizational skills and experience in fast-paced environments, ideally within engineering. The position promotes a dynamic work culture and values a diverse workforce.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an administrative, coordinator, or operations support role.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Experience supporting leadership in a fast-paced global environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to leadership.
• Manage day-to-day office operations and ensure an organized work environment.
• Coordinate and manage calendars, meetings, and communications.

Skills

Administrative support

Organizational skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Visio

Job description

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

The Mechatronics, Mirrors and Lighting group specializes in automotive technologies that are driving the future of mobility. Combining a deep systems knowledge to develop unique vehicle access experiences, intelligent vision systems and advanced automotive lighting technologies, MML's expertise light the path to innovation, safety and styling.

Position Overview

The Engineering Coordinator provides comprehensive administrative, operational, and project coordination support to the Product Engineering organization. This role is critical in enabling efficient execution of engineering activities, supporting leadership, and ensuring alignment across cross-functional teams including HR, Facilities, IT, Finance, and Purchasing.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to the Product Engineering leadership team, including regional and global Engineering Directors.
• Manage day-to-day office operations, ensuring an organized, efficient, and professional work environment.
• Coordinate and manage calendars, meetings, and communications, including email monitoring and prioritization.
• Plan and execute internal and external events, meetings, and site visits.
• Oversee visitor coordination, ensuring a professional and seamless experience.
• Manage office supply inventory and purchasing activities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Facilities, IT, Finance, and Purchasing to support business operations.
• Coordinate domestic and international business travel, including booking, itinerary management, and expense reimbursement processing.
• Support financial and administrative processes, including:
  • Project hours tracking and reporting (weekly/monthly)
  • Budget planning (BP) preparation support
  • Engineering project budget tracking
• Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs), including but not limited to VAVE, BOM cost changes, and offshore location ratios.
• Provide administrative support to laboratory operations, including purchasing coordination and material tracking/documentation.
• Support additional activities and special projects as required by Product Engineering leadership.
• Reference corporate RASIC charts for specific details on program responsibilities and authorities.
• Understand and follow existing policies, procedures, work instructions and standards and make recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Follow all applicable Health and Safety processes and policies.
• Follow Magna’s Code of Conduct & Ethics and related compliance policies.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an administrative, coordinator, or operations support role (engineering or technical environment preferred).
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Experience supporting leadership in a fast-paced, global environment.

Education / Experience

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in administrative or project coordination roles.
• Flexibility to support occasional needs outside standard working hours.

Special Knowledge / Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Project; Visio is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, particularly in financial and reporting tasks.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural, international environment.
• Flexibility to support occasional needs outside standard working hours.

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.