Quality Intern- Destruct Lab

Magna International•Clinton, TN

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. Group Summary: Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market. The Quality Intern- Destruct Lab will support Eagle Bend Manufacturing’s Quality Destruct Lab by assisting with mechanical testing, metallurgical analysis, weld evaluations, and documentation to ensure products meet internal, customer, and automotive quality standards. This internship provides hands-on experience with destructive and non-destructive testing methods, weld analysis, material performance evaluation, and laboratory data reporting in a high-volume automotive manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Technology or related field
Recent internship experience
Strong interest in materials science, metallurgy, or mechanical testing
High attention to detail and accuracy in testing and documentation
Strong technical and analytical skills
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, weld symbols, and specifications
Basic understanding of mechanical properties of materials
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel for data entry and basic analysis
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work safely in a lab and manufacturing environment
Willingness to perform hands-on lab and testing work
Ability to follow safety procedures and use required PPE
Comfortable working around industrial equipment and testing tools
Coursework or lab experience in materials testing, metallurgy, or welding processes
Familiarity with tensile testing, hardness testing, microstructure analysis, or weld evaluation

Responsibilities

Assist with destructive testing including tensile, yield, elongation, hardness, bend, and cut & etch testing under supervision
Support metallurgical evaluations of welded components using microscopes and related lab equipment
Assist with weld testing and analysis for MIG, projection, laser, and resistance welds
Support mechanical and performance testing of materials and coatings
Collect, analyze, and document test results and lab data in Excel and quality systems
Assist with hold/release documentation based on lab results under supervisor guidance
Support PPAP activities through sample testing and data preparation
Assist with Gauge R&R studies for destruct lab equipment
Partner with Engineering, Maintenance, Welding, and Quality teams to support root cause analysis and corrective actions
Follow all IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 procedures and safety requirements
Maintain lab organization, 5S, and housekeeping standards