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What you can expect
The Supplier Change Leader is responsible for the complete lifecycle management of assigned Supplier Product Change Notifications (PCNs), from initial receipt and assessment through implementation and closure. The role serves as the primary interface between suppliers and internal cross-functional teams, ensuring supplier-driven changes are assessed, validated, approved, documented, and implemented according to internal change management processes, customer requirements, quality standards, and business objectives.
- Own assigned PCNs from cradle to grave and maintain accountability throughout the complete change lifecycle
- Review PCN documentation for completeness, technical clarity, risk information, validation data, implementation dates, and supplier supporting evidence
- Verify supplier implementation timing against internal program, manufacturing, inventory, launch, and customer requirements
- Contact suppliers to clarify technical, quality, manufacturing, logistics, or implementation details and request additional information as required
- Prepare weekly PCN assessment agendas and standardized presentations
- Present PCNs during cross-functional PCN Assessment meetings and facilitate decision making
- Coordinate engineering, purchasing, quality, industrial engineering, manufacturing, launch management, logistics, and program management input
- Track actions, risks, validation requirements, PPAP activities, and implementation decisions through closure
- Create and manage Change Requests (CRs) in Windchill/PLM and ensure data accuracy
- Confirm impacted plants, product lines, customer programs, and stakeholders are correctly identified and aligned
- Provide status reporting, escalation management, and communication to leadership and stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with internal change management standards, governance requirements, and customer expectations
What you'll bring
- Bachelor degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Manufacturing, or a related discipline
- Experience in automotive, electronics manufacturing, supplier quality, engineering, purchasing, launch, program management, or change management environments
- Experience working with supplier-driven changes, PCNs, ECRs, engineering changes, or PLM workflows
- Advanced English communication skills
- Cross-functional knowledge (Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Program Management)
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to manage a high volume of PCNs simultaneously
- Excellent presentation, facilitation, networking, and stakeholder management skills
- Problem solving and analysis tools knowledge including 4M, Change Point Analysis, FMEA, 8D, COP/Quality Testing, Risk Assessment and 1P1P
- Understanding of customer expectations and requirements regarding product and process changes
- Strong Microsoft Office skills including Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook and reporting tools
- Automotive industry experience
- Windchill or other PLM system experience
- Knowledge of APQP, PPAP and change control processes
- Experience in global and multicultural organizations
What we offer
- We offer an annual gross salary starting from 175,000 RON, complemented by our benefits package
- Flexible working hours and hybrid work
- Health and wellbeing programs
- Meal allowance of 35 RON per day, offered through meal tickets
- Team events and company initiatives
- Extensive training and exciting internal development opportunities
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.
AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure
As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.
Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.
If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Manufacturing, or a related discipline
- Experience in automotive, electronics manufacturing, supplier quality, engineering, purchasing, launch, program management, or change management environments
- Experience with supplier-driven changes, PCNs, ECRs, engineering changes, or PLM workflows
- Advanced English communication skills
- Cross-functional knowledge of Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, and Program Management
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills, including managing a high volume of PCNs simultaneously
- Excellent presentation, facilitation, networking, and stakeholder management skills
- Knowledge of problem-solving and analysis tools, including 4M, Change Point Analysis, FMEA, 8D, COP/Quality Testing, Risk Assessment, and 1P1P
- Understanding of customer expectations and requirements for product and process changes
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, and reporting tools
- Automotive industry experience
- Windchill or another PLM system experience
- Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, and change control processes
- Experience in global and multicultural organizations
What the Team is Saying
Magna International Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Company materials highlight comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance in the U.S., paired with wellness initiatives and a confidential Employee & Family Assistance Program.
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Retirement Support — U.S. filings and recruiting pages describe a 401(k) with a 50% match on the first 6%, a deferred profit‑sharing component, and at some sites a 3% base company contribution after six months.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Profit sharing and performance‑linked rewards are embedded in the total‑rewards philosophy and documented in filings, with recent materials indicating these programs remain active.
Magna International Insights
What We Do
We are a mobility company that innovates like a start-up and thinks like a technology company. This helps us anticipate change in one of the most complex industries in the world and respond quickly. We depend on a team of 171,000 dynamic, entrepreneurial-minded employees in an environment where great ideas flourish. Our presence spans 343 manufacturing operations and 88 product development, engineering and sales centers in 29 countries. We understand that you need a career as unique as you are. Whether you want to advance your existing expertise or try something completely different, we are committed to your growth.
Why Work With Us
At Magna, our engineering team is advancing mobility for everyone and everything. Joining this team means being a part of the design, development, and manufacturing of the world’s most advanced mobility technology. Innovations that move families, shape communities, and improve lives. You can follow your passions and shape your own career path.
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Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Majority of roles are hybrid with flexibility. Please speak with our recruiting team for specific details on hybrid work.
