About us

We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That's why we are developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people.

Forward. For all.

Group Summary

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.

• To exhibit an objective, fair and professional attitude that exemplifies the principles outlined in The MAGNA Employee's Charter to maintain a positive and productive workplace.
• To follow Decostar policies and display conduct expected of Decostar employees as described in the employee handbook.
• Ensure that you follow company policies and business objectives in the daily supervision of the operations of the company.
• To exhibit teamwork and leadership 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 support 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.
• Ensure a spirit of respect, cooperation, ethical conduct and fair dealing in all our operations between our internal, external customers and suppliers

• To follow safety rules of Decostar and work in a manner that is conducive to maintaining a safe and healthful workplace.
• To Understand the employee's rights under the OSHA Act, EEOC, FLSA and do not allow for discrimination against any employee exercising their rights.
• Always use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment to set good workplace standards and ensure all employees maintain those standards.
• To follow safety rules of Decostar and work in a manner that is conducive to maintaining
• a safe and healthful workplace including: training of new employees, reporting unsafe acts or conditions and correcting or commending health and safety performance.
• Ensure that all accidents or injuries are reported immediately and actively participate in the accident investigation and completion of all open action items.
• Have knowledge of general workplace health and safety in regards to the general public and visitors to Decostar.
• Work with Program Managers, Program Engineers and Manufacturing staff to coordinate all PPAP activities and ensure accurate and on-time submission into customer's systems (e.g. SQMS. B2B portal Supply Power etc.)
• Update customers on PPAP status and timing on a regular basis.
• Ensure effective communication and containment of quality issues identified by customers. Travel to customer's location may be required.
• Ensure effective root cause analysis and permanent corrective actions are implemented for customer quality issues. Also ensure this information is uploaded into the appropriate customer database.
• Ensure every customer complaint for your customers are responded to within the customer specified timeframe.
• Effectively manage the relationship with your customer to ensure that your customers view Decostar in a positive manner.
• Establish boundary samples with the customer for subjective quality issues.
• Assist manufacturing departments in developing their Control Plans and Work Instructions in accordance to their PFMEAs, Process Flows, Decostar's quality system's procedures and customer requirements.
• Participate in Decostar's cross-functional APQP meetings to review open issues and activities which need to be resolved or acted upon.
• Conduct supplier quality system surveys according to ISO/IATF 16949 requirements.
• Assist the Supplier Quality Engineer by reviewing and approving supplier PPAPs and attend supplier run at rate trial as designated.
• Participate in continuous improvement programs and activities to ensure meeting of departmental performance objectives.
• Perform job duties within the guidelines of the Decostar Supplier Quality Manual and ISO/IATF 16949 procedures.
• Perform other duties as directed.

• Ability to travel within and outside of the U.S. is required.
• Knowledge of PPAP / Submission process systems or equivalent is required.
• Knowledge of internal auditing.
• Exposure to OEM specifications, standards and quality systems.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of personnel is required.
• Knowledge of AIAG core tools such as FMEA, Control Plan, SPC, MSA, APQP, and PPAP is required.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred. An Associate's degree along with related experience or at least four years of relevant work experience may be substituted in lieu of Bachelor's degree.