Magna Engineered Glass: Pre-Production Launch 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:
The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets.
Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.
Job Responsibilities:
JOB SUMMARY:
The Pre-Production Launch Intern is responsible for supporting pre-production launch activities for new automotive glass products under the guidance of the Pre-Production Launch Coordinator and Program Manager.
This role ensures accurate component tracking, build preparation, and documentation support for pre-production and trial events, supporting the organization in achieving successful customer launches and smooth transition to production.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support pre-production launch activities across multiple phases of the Magna Product Delivery Process (PDP), including component preparation, build coordination, and documentation support.
• Assist with tracking engineering and manufacturing Bills of Material (eBOM/mBOM) and component availability for pre-production build events.
• Help coordinate material preparation, labeling, packaging, and staging for internal and external build events (DV, PV, trial builds, burst builds, and customer events).
• Support cross-functional teams including Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Materials, and Packaging during build planning and execution.
• Assist with receiving, organizing, storing, and tracking pre-production components and assemblies in designated engineering or build areas.
• Support documentation creation and updates related to manufacturing cells, build events, and launch readiness.
• Participate in manufacturing floor activities to observe processes, identify issues, and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational goals.
• Actively contribute to a positive and collaborative work environment, demonstrating flexibility to adapt to evolving business needs and priorities.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field. Junior or Senior preferred.
• 0-1 years of experience in a manufacturing, engineering, or automotive environment (internship or co-op experience preferred).
• Preferred: Exposure to manufacturing operations, new product launches, or automotive OEM environments.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently.
• Knowledge of safety standards and protocols in manufacturing environments.
• English proficiency required, with strong verbal and written communication skills. Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Office Environment: 30%
• Plant Environment: 70%
• The employee must be able to tolerate sitting/standing for extended periods of time.
• It requires (Near/Far/Depth/Color) vision in order to be able to tolerate the eye strain associated with working on a computer throughout the workday.
• Must be able to tolerate the use of a keyboard and mouse on average of 6 hours per workday.
• While working in the Plant environment, the employee will be exposed to machinery, moving equipment and material, moderate noise, airborne particles, fumes, and various levels of temperature created by the manufacturing process.
• This role operates primarily in a manufacturing facility with supporting office work. Occasional travel may be required to support local equipment integrators or build events. Travel requirements for this position are estimated to be minimal and primarily local.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Prolonged standing at least 8 hours, but up to 12 hours per day.
• Lift objects weighing up to 35 pounds multiple times per hour.
• Repetitive bending, twisting, turning, lifting.
• Repetitive use of hands, including gripping, grasping, pinching, squeezing.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Communication: Effectively communicates with team members and cross-functional stakeholders, listens actively, and shares information clearly and professionally.
• Initiative and Learning Agility: Demonstrates curiosity, willingness to learn new processes, and proactively seeks opportunities to support launch activities.
• Attention to Detail: Accurately tracks materials, documentation, and build requirements to support successful pre-production events.
• Collaboration: Works well within cross-functional teams to support shared program goals and timelines.
• Safety and Professionalism: Follows safety procedures, demonstrates responsible behavior on the manufacturing floor, and represents the organization positively.

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:
Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)
Group:
Magna Exteriors