Benchmarking & Product Line Engineering Student

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Spring/Summer 2027 - January - May: Full Time 40 hours Monday - Friday

Works with the System Concept & Architecture and Product Line Management groups assisting with the benchmarking analysis of competitive products. Additionally assists Product Line team with data research comparative analysis strategy development and communication while supporting projects when needed in all phases of product development from initial concept to launch throughout the co-op program.

Teams Summary:

The System Concept & Architecture group is responsible for the System development of new customer products as well as supporting the evaluation of new technical advancements of the product portfolio. They are responsible for developing concepts/designs and developing into specific applications according to the product portfolio roadmap. Works closely with Sales Product Management OEM advanced engineering and the cross functional engineering team.

• Assist with new product concepts and advancement of product portfolio. The product concepts include but are not limited to; 4WD AWD hybrids and electrification product lines.
• Responsible for coordinating competitive unit(s) purchases teardown analyses and cross functional reviews in North America.
• Assist with concepts for Acquisition Projects / Customer Request for Quotation responses.
• Participate in the research and analysis of opportunities for innovative products stay informed of industry trends and company strategy.
• Structure and compile technical documentation for Product Line best practices.
• Conduct data gathering and analysis on customer needs to enable data-driven decision-making for the product portfolio and product lines. Supports and adheres to policies procedures and operational guidelines related to established quality management system (IATF 16949).
• Maintains working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are
• performed in a safe manner.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Expected Learning Outcomes:
• Understand what it takes to have demonstrated ability to deliver creative solutions within theautomotive applications
• Experience working with a global team
• Exposure to writing reports and completing projects from start to finish
• Hands on experience with competitive unit tear-downs
• Hands on experience with vehicle application calculations
• Interpret and understand detail product drawings

• Practice and maintain integrity while following Magnas Charter and Constitution.
• Follow Magnas Code of Conduct and Ethics and related compliance policies.
• Supports and adheres to policies procedures and operational guidelines related to established quality management system (IATF 16949).
• Drive the development of new technologies to improve quality efficiency and reduce cost.
• Comply with safety policies and procedures to ensure duties of self are performed in a safe manner.
• Health & Safety responsibilities:
  • Understand applicable Environmental Health & Safety policies and procedures in the workplace.
  • Report unsafe conditions immediately.
  • Report injuries accidents illnesses near misses property damage immediately.
  • Follow safety rules.
  • Comply with requirements for the use or operation of machines or equipment.
  • Comply with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.
• Create a positive work environment by demonstrating and sharing functional/technical knowledge.
• Develop and maintain a responsive and cooperative working relationship with internal and external customers.
• Treat everyone with dignity trust and respect.
• Complete additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Comply with Magnas information and data protection policies

At Magna we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. Thats 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.

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.

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