REQUIREMENTS Affirmative Action South African citizen Relevant 3-year Diploma/ Degree in the following disciplines: Engineering, Logistics or Business Management Minimum of 4 years experience in an automotive environment ESSENTIAL SKILLS A thorough working knowledge of the company's models and systems Computer literacy, especially MS Office package Sound knowledge and understanding of the group's systems and procedures Sound knowledge and understanding of the group's systems (TI Synchro, MBT, Avon, KVS, MBV) Able to work under pressure Able to confidently represent product data management at various forums Able to display a combination of commercial, analytical and technical skills Problem-solving abilities Conflict management skills Presentation skills Able to communicate well with all levels German language proficiency RESPONSIBILITIES Ensure that all activities set out by supervision are undertaken and completed by the engineering data controller to ensure all databases are completed on time Provide product support regarding technical information company-wide Represent the company at group forums for MBT/ TI Synchro/ Connect, etc. and interact with group counterparts Negotiate and enforce group requirements Create and maintain the Bill of Materials, MBT and Connect for various projects Create and maintain the Bill of Materials for various company projects Produce a company-specific database, check and ensure for correctness before issuing it to the company Document the receipt 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 in the group UMFs Coordinate online coding and all supporting computerized systems Establish a prototype vehicle build parts list using TIS Coordinate group and company engineering changes Track the engineering changes through the different phases Collate, create and summarize ECR reports/ responses related to investment costs and forward to the group Advise on local content changes Generate, add and delete lists for new vehicle spec options Convert the company's technical product description and vehicle specification into TS-related data Execute consistency checks on the incoming "Engineering Change Requests" Arrange the resolution of ECR/ DEV problems in so far as they affect the TIS database Create and maintain a PR number calculator using data obtained from MBV Establish new technical rules in the MBT system Represent product data management by participating in projects to advise on engineering systems/ process matters
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