APQP/ Change X Administrator
About The Position
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. This position involves administering and maintaining the Change X system at the plant level, creating, tracking, and updating change requests, and ensuring all changes follow the defined approval workflow and governance process. The role requires coordinating cross-functional reviews, monitoring change status, and driving timely completion of actions. The administrator will also attend weekly program CFTs and OEM engineering change meetings, communicate upcoming changes, and maintain accurate documentation related to all changes. Additionally, the position supports audit readiness by ensuring traceability and compliance with IATF/customer requirements, provides training on Change X processes, identifies process gaps, and assists in preparing for customer reviews and audits.
Requirements
- Experience in change management, document control, or quality systems
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes and plant operations
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with IATF 16949 or ISO standards preferred
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- Training to perform job on an on-going basis concurrent with Decostar business operations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
