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Magna

Automotive components and contract manufacturing provider

Industrial Engineer Co-op - Material Flow

Manufacturing EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
InternshipMilton, ON, Canada$28.09 - $33.05

About the Job

Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in a co-op program in Supply Chain, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, Business (Operations or Supply Chain), or a related field.
  • Interest in Lean or Continuous Improvement concepts.
  • Ability to read basic layouts and drawings.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  • Strong analytical skills, including the ability to organize data, identify trends, and summarize findings.
  • Detail-oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and spending time on the plant floor.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines with guidance.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate cross-functionally.
  • Physically able to perform the essential duties of the position.

Responsibilities

  • Support the Materials Planning and Logistics team with technical analysis, material flow improvement, inventory optimization, replenishment planning, standard work development, and continuous improvement activities.
  • Collect baseline data and create process maps or spaghetti diagrams for a selected area, with recommendations.
  • Analyze inventory, work-in-progress, and line-side stock data to identify drivers and improvement opportunities.
  • Develop a part-by-part replenishment and presentation opportunity plan covering point-of-use storage, first-in first-out lanes, supermarkets, delivery frequency, containerization, and routes; document proposed future-state standards, including new technology solutions such as autonomous mobile robots.
  • Build simple Excel dashboards to track agreed key performance indicators, such as delivery frequency, space utilization, and material handling productivity.
  • Participate in 5S or Kaizen activities; capture actions, track completion, and update standard work and visual controls.
  • Help assess material flow impacts for packaging, bill of materials, or point-of-use changes and support implementation tasks as assigned.
  • Follow operational procedures and policies, including those in the Employee Handbook and the Quality and Environment programs (IATF 16949 and ISO 14001).
  • Promote and follow Magna’s philosophies and Employee Charter.
  • Adhere to Modatek’s core values of integrity, respect, trust, honesty, fairness, and loyalty.
  • Follow Magna’s Code of Conduct and Ethics and related compliance policies.
  • Perform duties in an environmentally responsible manner in accordance with the Modatek Systems Environmental Policy.
  • Perform other duties as required.

Desired Qualifications

  • Coursework or project experience related to Lean or Continuous Improvement concepts.
  • Exposure to computer-aided design.
  • Experience with PowerPoint and Visio, or similar flowcharting tools.

About the Company

Magna

Automotive components and contract manufacturing provider

Magna is a global mobility technology company and one of the world's largest automotive suppliers. It designs, manufactures, and integrates components and systems such as body exteriors, powertrains, seating, and ADAS, and also provides complete vehicle engineering and contract manufacturing services. Its products are developed in 338 plants across 28 countries, enabling automakers to outsource from individual parts to full vehicle assembly and to adopt both traditional and electric powertrains in a single facility. Magna's goal is to be a trusted, one-stop partner that accelerates electrification and advanced mobility through its integrated manufacturing and engineering capabilities.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Aurora, Canada
Founded
1957

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