Magna International · 6 hours ago
Launch Technician
Duncan, SC
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelMagna International is a leading company in automotive technologies, providing an engaging and dynamic environment for its employees. The Launch Technician role involves assisting Engineering and Operations to ensure a smooth launch of assembly equipment and includes responsibilities such as developing standard work processes and training associates.
AutomotiveIndustrial EngineeringManufacturing
Responsibilities
Assist engineering and production in developing standard work process, work area layout and employee training
Assist manufacturing engineering with equipment planning and ergonomic analysis for new launch areas
Assist manufacturing engineering with creation of standard work documents including process check sheets, standard work, TPM, 5S, and any other assembly related documents
Helps coordinate resources to plan and execute burst builds/Run at rates
Develops and presents continuous improvement ideas for lean manufacturing
Assist in training new associates
Ensures appropriate housekeeping activities are completed in launch areas
Support shop floor as Operator/Team lead in cases of unplanned absenteeism
Understand your overall responsibility to ensure the health and safety for the entire Magna Mirrors – South Carolina
Support and direct EHS to be proactive regarding health and safety initiatives
Ensure employees are given written instructions of the measures and procedures required to protect the employee
Ensure employees are advised of the existence of any potential or actual danger to the health or safety of the employee of which the supervisor is aware
Understand your overall responsibility for visitors and general public health and safety in the workplace
Cooperate with OSHA Inspectors
Do not allow discrimination against employees who properly exercise their right under OSHA
Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment to set a good example
Ensure that employees wear the appropriate protective devices
Know the safety rules at Magna Mirrors – South Carolina
Understand your responsibility to the environmental programs, including ISO14001
Understand the importance of conformance with all environmental procedures of the environmental management system, including emergency response
Understands and follows existing Magna policies, procedures, work instructions and standards and makes recommendations for continuous improvements
Qualification
Required
Knowledge and skills as normally associated with a high school education
Familiarity with assembly process and standards with ability to use equipment to rework sample built parts
Includes a high degree of manual dexterity
Demonstrated initiative with ability to work independently
Ability to lead group discussions and present training to others
Demonstrated communication skills to organize information and clearly communicate to others both internally and externally
Basic understanding of plant manufacturing operations and lean manufacturing principles to include support operations such as production scheduling, shipping and customer service
Demonstrated understanding of customer quality requirements
Demonstrate ability to work under stressful situations and meet rigid deadlines
At times flexibility in scheduling or overtime hours without much notice will be required
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Must be willing to travel to Equipment builders as needed to support manufacturing engineering
Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. as needed
Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and sit for extended periods of time
Must maintain proper vision requirements
Must be able to maintain alertness to their surroundings
Company
Magna International
Magna International is a mobility tech company and auto supplier that engages in body exteriors, structures, power, vision, and seating.
Founded in 1957
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (2)
2024 (3)
2021 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.79B2025-05-14Post Ipo Debt· $1.04B
2024-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $330.18M
2024-03-05Post Ipo Debt· $400M
Leadership Team
Philip Fracassa
EVP & Chief Financial Officer
Jorg Meinrich
Purchasing Director
Recent News
2025-12-13
Magna International Inc.
2025-11-21
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