Engineering Data Controller

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POSITION INFO:

Applications are invited from suitably qualified & experienced candidates to fill Engineering Data Controller position in Engineering Operations Department - Product Engineering (Kariega

Brief Role Description

To ensure that all activities set out by Supervisor are undertaken and completed by the Engineering Data Controller to ensure all data bases are completed on time and to provide product support regarding technical information company wide. You will also represent the company at Group forums for MBT/ TI Synchro/ Connect etc. and interact with Group counterparts, negotiate and enforce Group requirements and to create and maintain the Bill of Materials, MBT and Connect for various projects.

Possible Tasks within this Role

• Create and maintain the Bill of Materials for various projects
• Produce a 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
• Analyse and evaluate all changes that have taken place on the Group UMF’s
• Co-ordinate on-line coding and all supporting computerized systems
• Establish Prototype Vehicle build parts list using TIS

• Co-ordinate Group and Engineering changes
• Track the Engineering Changes through the different phases
• Collate, create and summarize ECR reports/responses related to investment costs and forward to head office
• Advise on local content changes
• Generate, add & delete lists for new vehicle spec options
• Convert the 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 models and systems
• Computer literacy, especially MS Office package
• Sound knowledge and understanding of Group Systems and procedures Sound knowledge and understanding of 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