Manufacturing Engineering Intern- Summer 2026

Magna International•Plymouth, MI

About The Position

This internship offers a highly motivated student professional the opportunity to focus 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.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a degree in Mechatronics, Industrial/Mechanical Engineering, or related field required.
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.

Nice To Haves

Strong attention to detail
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Basic analytical skills
High School Diploma

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.