Engineering Co-op Student

What we offer:
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.
Job Responsibilities:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:• Enrolled in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Integrated/Mechatronics/Electrical Degree/Diploma or equivalent.
CORE COMPETENCIES:• Organizational skills.• Communication skills.• Ability to work well in a team environment or individually.• Problem solving skills.• Self-motivated.• Strong interpersonal skills.• Microsoft Office Suite.• Auto CAD.
BACK UP POSITION:• Process Engineers
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Contribute to continuous improvement and cost reduction activities.• Understand, promote and work by Magna's philosophies and the Employee Charter.• Create/modify CAD drawings of components, tooling or workstations.• Able to work in various locations inside and outside of the plant.
Travel to customers/vendors to investigate quality concerns; tooling build process and buyoffs.• Involved in projects at any stage from inception to completion. (i.e. timing, concept, feasibility, design, construction, try-out, launch, final buy-off, prototype programs, engineering changes, packaging, etc.).• Update and create documents such as timelines, Bill of Materials, die status sheets, and program management documentation.• Organizing and facilitating meetings.• Create and organize files to support the Cosma Program Management Process (CPMP)• Prepare cycle-time analysis and/or time studies, to facilitate line balancing. Prepare reports, charts and other documentation required for engineering records and projects (i.e. timelines, budgets, open issues, scope of work, etc.).• Work in a safe, organized, effective, efficient and proactive manner.• Participate in Continuous Improvement activities.• Assist in developing material handling logistics (i.e. Isle layout, bin placement, dunnage assists, etc.).• Provide assistance with internal instruction of new equipment or processes.• Assist in setting up preventative/predictive maintenance requirements.• Actions to resolve quality issues (i.e. Corrective Actions, part fit-up).• Assists in Special Material Runs requirements and Service Part requirements.• Helps order and control incoming pre-production components for special builds.• Support engineering change procedure with specific outline responsibilities.• Provide product design direction based on part manufacturability• Perform other duties as designated.
SITE BENEFITS:

• Weekly pay via direct deposit.
• Overtime (1.5x) after 40 hours worked (hourly).
• Safety shoe, prescription safety glasses and custom molded earplug allowance.
• Company BBQ, holiday parties and company events.
• Corporate social responsibility initiatives - 6k for water walk, support local charities (Hospice of Elgin, Adopt a Family (12 in total), STEGH), Children's Health Foundation and many more).
• Subsidized cafeteria with daily specials including hot vegetarian options - we are known for our amazing cafeteria! Free coffee, juice, and tea.
• You get to work with a FANTASTIC Team! One Team, One Formet!

Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request.
Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:
At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's 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 to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
Worker Type:
Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)
Group:
Cosma International