APQP/ Change X Administrator
Magna International, Inc.
Carrollton, United States of America
6 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Experience level
IntermediateJob location
Carrollton, United States of America
Tech stack
Document Management Systems
Microsoft Office
Software Version Control
Job description
General Job Duties:
- To exhibit an objective, fair and professional attitude that exemplifies the principles outlined in The Magna's Employee's Charter to maintain a positive and productive workplace.
- To exhibit teamwork skills and actively participate in team activities in a positive working environment.
- To demonstrate problem solving skills in a work environment that is striving for continuous improvement.
- To follow Decostar policies and display conduct expected of Decostar employees as described in the employee handbook.
- To meet and maintain all customer quality standards as well as the standards of Decostar.
- To perform daily cross-functional job assignments as required and per the department's established procedures and work instructions.
Specific Job Duties:
- Administer and maintain the Change X system at the plant level
- Create, track, and update change requests (ECRs/ECNs)
- Administer, maintain, and communicate material break points to operations teams
- Ensure all changes follow the defined approval workflow and governance process
- Coordinate cross-functional reviews (Engineering, Quality, Production, Supply Chain, etc.)
- Monitor change status and drive timely completion of actions
- Attend weekly program CFTs
- Attend OEM engineering change meetings and communicate upcoming changes to Decostar organization
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation related to all changes
- Ensure proper version control and document control alignment
- Support audit readiness by ensuring traceability and compliance with IATF/customer requirements
- Provide training and guidance to plant employees on Change X processes and tools
- Identify process gaps and opportunities for continuous improvement
- Coordinate cross-functional team activities (Engineering, Quality, Production, Supply Chain)
- Assist in preparing for customer reviews, audits, and gate approvals
- Maintain accurate records and ensure document control alignment * Provide updates on program status, risks, and timing concerns
- Perform other duties as directed.
Requirements
- Experience in change management, document control, or quality systems
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes and plant operations
- Familiarity with IATF 16949 or ISO standards preferred
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and change management systems
- Attention to detail
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Process discipline and compliance
- Problem-solving and critical thinking
- Strong follow-up and accountability
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in automotive field
Education:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent certification from an accredited college or technical trade school required.
Physical Requirements:
- This position requires a person to have the ability to perform work while standing or walking for up to eight (8) hours a day, the ability to perform work while sitting for up to eight (8) hours a day and the ability to lift up to 10 pounds on an infrequent basis. Good vision at a close distance is required. Must be capable of performing repetitive motion at, above and below shoulder height for up to six (6) hours a day. (See attached sheet for detailed physical description of this position.)
About the company
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., The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets.
Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.