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What we offer:

Group Summary:

Position Summary

The Quality Continuous Improvement (CI) Intern will support quality and continuous improvement initiatives under the direction of the Quality Manager. This role offers hands-on experience with lean manufacturing principles, Kaizen events, quality systems, and data tracking while contributing to meaningful improvement efforts across the division.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the employee suggestion program, including tracking and reporting associated monthly data.
• Provide support in maintaining and improving the division's 5S program.
• Monitor training requirements and assist in providing resources to meet requirements defined in the MAFACT system.
• Facilitate and support Kaizen events, including development of action plans and ensuring timely and effective event closure.
• Support internal and external audits led by the Quality department.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of quality and continuous improvement initiatives.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Experience or exposure to lean manufacturing principles, 5S, continuous improvement projects, and/or capacity planning.
• Basic knowledge of quality systems or manufacturing quality concepts preferred.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Positive, "can-do" attitude with a willingness to learn and take initiative.
• Adaptable and comfortable learning new software systems and tools.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work in a team-based environment.
  

What You'll Gain

• Practical experience in quality systems and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Exposure to Kaizen events, audits, and lean manufacturing practices.
• Opportunity to work cross-functionally and make a real impact on operational performance.
• Mentorship from quality professionals

  
  Work Location: In person
  
  Please note that our facility is nicotine-free, both professionally and personally. We conduct nicotine screenings as part of our pre-hire process.

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.