About the role#
This position offers Mechanical Engineering students practical experience in an automotive manufacturing environment. You will work within the Engineering Department to support various projects and technical tasks. This is a full-time, paid internship.
What you'll do#
- Create CAD drawings for components, tooling, and workstations.
- Participate in projects from their initial concept through to completion.
- Conduct cycle-time analysis and time studies to help balance production lines.
- Travel to customer or vendor sites to investigate quality concerns and manage tooling buyoffs.
- Support engineering change procedures and provide design direction based on part manufacturability.
- Assist with material handling logistics and the setup of preventative maintenance requirements.
- Prepare reports, charts, and documentation for engineering records.
- Help with internal training for new equipment and processes.
- Resolve quality issues and support special material runs.
- Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient workspace.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Mechanical Engineering or Technology degree or diploma program.
- Previous experience working with CAD software.
Location & details#
- This role is based on-site in St. Thomas, Ontario.
- The position is full-time.
About Magna International
Magna International is a motor vehicle manufacturing company founded in 1957. Headquartered in Aurora, Ontario, the firm specializes in automotive engineering, design, production, and assembly. It operates as a public company with shares traded on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges. The organization employs over 42,000 people across multiple global locations.
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