Engineering Data Controller - Automotive, Port Elizabeth

Requirements:

• A relevant 3-year diploma or degree in Engineering, Logistics or IT
• 5 years of experience in data management, Bill of Materials (BOM) management and MBT (technical rules) in an automotive environment
• Proficiency in the following systems is essential: TIS, MBT, AVON, MBV, KVS, Connect, TI-REX, CoRe, COPS.
• Ability to read and interpret technical change documentation.
• 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
• Understanding of Engineering Operations and Product Development

Responsibilities include:

• Bill-of-Materials Management
• Coordinate with production and logistics teams to ensure material availability
• Collaborate with local and international design engineers to ensure BOMs reflect accurate design levels
• Create and maintain BOMs using Technical Product Descriptions and Vehicle specifications
• Conduct weekly BOM consistency checks and resolve discrepancies
• Providing product information, product planning that is controlled / analysed / coordinated and implemented and completed in time as per timing plan for new Projects 
• System Management
• Advise on part validity control procedures and coordinate technical rule incorporation
• Develop and maintain sales offer programs 
• Perform vehicle comparisons to support market investigation