Quality Engineer Internship

Magna International Inc. • Highland Park, IL

30d

About The Position

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. Magna is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of high quality complete seating systems. Our solution includes seating structures, mechanisms and hardware, as well as foam and trim products for global automotive, heavy truck and bus industries. Our capabilities include market and consumer research; full concept development; design and engineering capabilities; testing, validation and world-class manufacturing. Our award-winning seating solutions are developed from consumer research, finding the ease of operation to be comfortable, convenient and connected.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); knowledge of Minitab or similar statistical tools is a plus.
• Familiarity with quality systems (IATF 16949, ISO 9001) preferred.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• This internship program is a continuous program offering 29 hours a week with a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily quality engineering activities related to production and product validation.
• Support problem-solving and root cause analysis for internal and customer quality issues.
• Participate in corrective and preventive action processes (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone).
• Help monitor and analyze quality metrics such as scrap, defects, and rework.
• Support inspection activities, including dimensional checks, gauge verification, and testing.
• Assist with documentation and control of PPAP, FMEA, control plans, and work instructions.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects aimed at reducing waste and improving process capability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Logistics) to ensure product and process compliance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees