Packaging Engineer Intern- Summer 2026

Magna International, Inc

Holly, Michigan

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automotive Technology, Cisco Unity, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Contract Negotiation, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Database Technology, Ecosystems, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, High School Diploma, Manufacturing, Materials Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Product Packaging, Purchasing/Procurement, Requirements Management, Research Skills, Vendor/Supplier Selection, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Holly, Michigan

POSTED

6 days ago

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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:

Magna is more than one of the world's largest suppliers in the automotive space. We are a mobility technology company built to innovate, with a global, entrepreneurial-minded team. With 65+ years of expertise, our ecosystem of interconnected products combined with our complete vehicle expertise uniquely positions us to advance mobility in an expanded transportation landscape.

Job Responsibilities:

POSITION OVERVIEW

As a Packaging Engineering Intern The main responsibilities of this role will include optimizing the scope and scale of plant packaging materials, streamlining customer design specifications and materials, maintaining the portal, modernizing the plant packaging database, and investigating cost savings opportunities related to inbound and outbound supplier packaging.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyze current packaging materials used by plant and identify opportunities for improvement.

• Conduct research to find alternative packaging materials that are more cost-effective and environmentally friendly.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement packaging material optimization strategies.

• Review and analyze customer design specifications for packaging.

• Identify areas for improvement and efficiency in customer packaging requirements.

• Collaborate with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to streamline customer design specifications and materials.

• Ensure the packaging portal is up-to-date with the latest information and requirements.

• Regularly communicate with internal stakeholders to gather and update packaging specifications.

• Facilitate smooth communication between customers, suppliers, and the internal team through the packaging portal.

• Evaluate the current packaging database system used by plant .

• Identify areas for improvement and modernization.

• Implement necessary updates and improvements to enhance the efficiency of the packaging database.

• Collaborate with the procurement team to analyze current inbound and outbound supplier packaging.

• Identify cost-saving opportunities through vendor selection, negotiating contracts, or implementing alternative packaging solutions.

• Work closely with suppliers to implement cost-saving strategies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in manufacturing preferred

• Package engineering experience preferred

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma required

• Currently Attending a college or University, preferably pursuing a degree in packaging engineering

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS:

• Proficient Computer knowledge and skills, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Professional Communication skills (written and verbal)

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment

• Familiarity with packaging materials and design.

• Proficiency in data analysis and ability to interpret and present findings.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Normal amount of sitting or standing, average mobility to move around an office environment, able to conduct normal amount of work at a computer.

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 or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

Notice regarding the use of AI:

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools t

About the Company

Magna International, Inc

We are a leading global automotive supplier with 347 manufacturing facilities and 94 product development, engineering and sales centres in 27 countries. We have over 159,000 employees focused on delivering superior value to our customers through innovative processes and World Class Manufacturing.

COMPANY SIZE

10,000 employees or more

INDUSTRY

Automotive and Parts Mfg

FOUNDED

1957

WEBSITE

http://www.magna.com/

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