Engineering Data Controller at Volkswagen Group South Africa

Possible Tasks within this Role

• Create and maintain the Bill of Materials for various VWSA projects
• Produce a VWSA specific data base, check and ensure for correctness before issued to the Company.
• Document the receipt of Data Change Notifications (DCN) and convert the engineering information given into the TS related data, by appropriate coding
• Analyze and evaluate all changes that have taken place on the VW Group UMF’s
• Co-ordinate on-line coding and all supporting computerized systems
• Establish Prototype Vehicle build parts list using TIS
• Co-ordinate VW Group and VWSA Engineering changes within VWSA
• Track the Engineering Changes through the different phases
• Collate, create and summarize ECR reports/responses related to investment costs and forward to VWAG
• Advise on local content changes
• Generate, add & delete lists for new vehicle spec options
• Convert the VWSA Technical Product Description and Vehicle specification into TS related data
• Execute consistency checks on the incoming “Engineering Change Requests”
• Arrange the resolving of ECR / DEV problems in so far as they affect the TIS data base.
• Create and maintain PR number calculator using data obtained from MBV
• Establish new technical rules in MBT system
• To represent Product Data Management by participating in projects to advice on engineering systems / process matters

Qualification requirements

• Have a relevant 3-year diploma/degree in the following disciplines – Engineering, Logistics or, Business Management

Experience needed

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in an automotive environment

Essentials

• Must have a thorough working knowledge of VWSA models and systems
• Computer literacy, especially MS Office package
• Sound knowledge and understanding of VW Group Systems and procedures Sound knowledge and understanding of VW Group systems (TI Synchro, MBT, Avon, KVS, MBV).
• Have the ability to work under pressure
• Ability to confidently represent Product Data Management at various forums
• Must be able to display a combination of commercial, analytical and technical skills
• Must have Problem Solving abilities and Conflict Management Skills
• Presentation skills and the ability to communicate well with all levels
• German language proficiency