Engineering Data Controller

SUMMARY:
Our client in the automotive industry, based in Kariega,  is looking to employ an Engineering Data Controller to manage product information, ensure timely database updates, and support company projects and related systems

POSITION INFO:
Duties

1. Bill-of-Materials Management

• Create and maintain BOMs using Technical Product Descriptions and Vehicle PR specifications.
• Collaborate with local and international design engineers to ensure BOMs reflect accurate design levels.
• Coordinate with production and logistics teams to ensure material availability.
• Represent company in global forums.
• Conduct weekly BOM consistency checks using Pasta and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare threat and vulnerability documentation and draft statements for change requests.
• Manage release orders in product lifecycle and engineering data management systems.
• Establish prototype vehicle parts lists and BOM databases for prototype builds.

1. Modular Vehicle Platform Management

• Define and manage engineering reference codes for vehicle projects based on customer specs and technical programs.
• Align engineering reference code structures with project management, sales, logistics, and product data controllers.
• Advise on part validity control procedures and coordinate technical rule incorporation.
• Ensure compliance with engineering reference code management standards.
• Develop and maintain sales offer programs and assign model keys.
• Conduct buildability analyses and support product safety committee) processes.
• Perform vehicle comparisons to support SSA market investigations.

• National Diploma or degree in Engineering, Logistics, IT/Data, Supply Chain, Business Management or Social Sciences and Humanities
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in data management, bill of materials management and technical rules in the automotive industry

• Excellent communication skills to all levels.
• Ability to read and interpret technical change documentation.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Confident presentation and conflict management abilities.
• Strong team leadership and collaboration skills.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Ability to confidently represent Product Data Management in various forums.
• The ability to build relationships with international customers for revenue-generating activities.
• Strong product data management skills.
• The ability to work independently under pressure.
• Willingness to travel and to work flexible hours.

• Experience in creating procedures and work instructions.
• German language skills