Manufacturing Engineering Intern- Summer 2026

Magna International, Inc.; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Magna International, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Intern to support assembly methods, molding, coating, and tooling in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment.

The intern will drive manufacturing excellence, participate in continuous improvement, and help implement product changes on the floor while gaining hands-on experience and exposure to PFMEAs, process flows, and optimization initiatives.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Mechatronics, Industrial/Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP).
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills.
• Ability to problem solve systematically, such as working through potential failure causes to come to a root cause.

Responsibilities

• Participate in and support problem solving initiatives.
• Contribute to improving efficiencies through waste identification and reduction.
• Assist in maintaining all critical process documentation such as Job Instructions or Standard Operating Procedures, PFMEAs, Process Flow Diagrams, etc.
• Participate in corrective actions for Customer complaints.
• Assist in implementation of product changes onto the manufacturing floor.
• Assist with VA/VE activity (Product and Process Savings).
• Assist with samples/validation builds for product changes.
• Assist in dimensional verification of components and finished product.
• Assist in administering appropriate corrective actions to improve ergonomics on the production floor.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

Mechatronics/Industrial or Mechanical Engineering (in progress)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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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

Highly motivated, student professional focusing on assembly methods, molding, coating, and tooling within a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment. The Manufacturing Engineering Intern will be responsible for problem-solving, continuous improvement, and driving tangible results. This role involves driving manufacturing excellence, process optimization, and ensuring a safe, efficient production environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in and support problem solving initiatives.
• Contribute to improving efficiencies through waste identification and reduction.
• Assist in maintaining all critical process documentation such as Job Instructions or Standard Operating Procedures, PFMEAs, Process Flow Diagrams, etc.
• Participate in corrective actions for Customer complaints.
• Assist in implementation of product changes onto the manufacturing floor.
• Assist with VA/VE activity (Product and Process Savings).
• Assist with samples/validation builds for product changes.
• Assist in dimensional verification of components and finished product.
• Assist in administering appropriate corrective actions to improve ergonomics on the production floor.

Qualifications:

• Strong attention to detail
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Basic analytical skills

Education / ExperienceHigh School DiplomaCurrently pursuing a degree in Mechatronics, Industrial/Mechanical Engineering, or related field required.

Special Knowledge / Skills:

• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP)
• Professional Communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to problem solve systematically, such as working through potential failure causes to come to a root cause.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

Normal amount of sitting or standing, average mobility to move around an office and manufacturing 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.

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-OpGroup:Magna Corporate