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Student - Sample Management

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Hybrid
Auburn Hills, MI
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Auburn Hills, MI
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The Sample Manager handles sample requests, coordinates resource planning, maintains a sample planning list, and ensures effective sample delivery and integration.
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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:
Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That's what we're passionate about at Magna Electronics, and we do it by creating world-class Electronic systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex Electronic systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Electronics.
Job Responsibilities:
JOB FUNCTIONS (ESSENTIAL)
The Sample Manager is responsible for the following activities:
  • Collect demands (through Sample Requests) in alignment with Engineering Leads (TPL) and Program Managers (PM)
  • Assist in the Planning of Sample Builds/Resources (internal vs external, considering Timing constraints)
  • Support the creation of SoWs for external sample build partners
  • Coordinate with PM, Program Buyers, and Plant to order and kit raw material for Samples.
  • Order raw material as needed for harnesses only.
  • Maintain a sample planning list (or in a tool) per function name (Configuration, Amount)
  • Create and Maintain KPI (Key Process Indicator)
  • Work with a Team of Technicians to Flash, Test, and distribute Samples.
  • Create delivery Notes, Customs Papers with support of Logistics Department
  • Conduct shipment of samples to engineering & customer sites worldwide
  • Update Samples with the latest software
  • Ensure Maintenance and Calibration of relevant tools.
  • Support customer launches and system integration.
  • Maintain the Sample Lab and equipment.
  • The Sample Management group is responsible for multiple Projects and Customers.

JOB REQUIREMENTS (GENERIC)
Education/Experience
  • Actively procuring a bachelor's degree in engineering preferred
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational Skills
  • Technical Background (Electronics, Mechanical, Software or similar)

Magna Policies and Processes
  • Core Values
  • Magna Charter & Constitution
  • Code of Conduct and Ethics (including related Guidelines)
  • Quality Policy & Objectives
  • Environmental Policy Statement Health & Safety Orientation (including Safety Policy)
  • New Hire or New Position Orientation

Technical
  • Motivated to increase technical knowledge.

Computer
  • knowledge of MS Office package (especially Excel) (mandatory)
  • knowledge of analysis and engineering tools such as version control/configuration management (will be instructed)
  • ALM tools (PTC Integrity- will be instructed)

Language
  • Comprehensive knowledge of English (verbal and written)

Abilities
  • Able to work effectively in a global environment
  • Self-motivation, tenacity, and determination are very useful in this position
  • Must be able to work independently with no supervision
  • Communication skills
  • Able to travel up to 100 miles

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Normal amount of sitting and standing, average mobility to move around an office and plant environment, able to conduct normal amount of work on 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.
Worker Type:
Student / Co-Op
Group:
Magna Electronics

Top Skills

MS Office
Ptc Integrity

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