Product Support Engineer Electrical

Volkswagen Group; Auburn Hills (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Volkswagen Group of America, based in Auburn Hills, MI, seeks a technically skilled professional to monitor Audi vehicle performance in the US and coordinate fault solving with Audi AG. You will report findings, analyze data, and support countermeasure implementations while contributing to new vehicle launches and quality reporting.

The role requires automotive industry experience, a bachelor’s degree in engineering, and willingness to travel domestically and internationally; German language

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in the automotive industry.
• Bachelor degree or equivalent in automotive engineering.
• Master’s degree in Engineering (desired).
• German language skills are desirable.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (including Germany).

Responsibilities

• Monitor product performance and quality of Audi vehicles in the US for electrical/electronic systems.
• Identify and report product shortcomings to Audi AG from diverse sources.
• Perform technical analyses and propose countermeasures.
• Support and coordinate fault solving with Audi AG and related groups.
• Assist in new vehicle launch activities and quality reporting for committees.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Integration

Influencing & negotiation

Problem solving

Resource management

Education

Bachelor degree in automotive engineering

Master’s degree in engineering (desired)

Job description

Worldwide, the Volkswagen Group has a long tradition of dramatic innovations. The Volkswagen Group with its headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany is one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers and the largest carmaker in Europe. The Group comprises twelve brands from seven European countries: Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Audi, SEAT, ŠKODA, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche, Ducati, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Scania and MAN.

Brief Role Description

This position is a career level 19P, and is located in Auburn Hills, MI with a role classification of Hybrid.

• Monitoring of product performance and quality of in use Audi vehicles for Electrical/Electronic systems
• Identification and reporting to Audi AG of product shortcomings based on information from all different inside and outside sources.
• Performance of technical analyses on product shortcomings.
• The formulation of recommendations to Audi AG concerning the need for countermeasures.
• Communication with Audi Dealers to support efficient and effective repair of in use Audi vehicles.
• Monitoring the effectiveness of implemented countermeasures in the field.
• Ensure successful “Technical Launch” for all new Audi models and major new systems.

Possible Tasks within this Role

Fault solving process – 75%

• Monitor product performance and quality of in use Audi vehicle:
  • Monitor the AUDI product quality of customer vehicles in the US and identify all product shortcomings based on information from all inside & outside sources for Electrical/Electronic systems
  • Determine market oriented priority lists for product shortcomings.
  • Analyze and track quality issues and communicate the results of monitoring activities/pre- analyses to Audi AG to initiate and drive the fault solving process for proper production and service solutions.
  • Monitor and report the effectiveness of implemented countermeasures in the field.
• Perform pre-analysis of defective parts and if necessary coordinate and prepare onsite vehicle analyses.
• Recommend service solutions to Audi AG in order to address customer satisfaction.
• Provide cross functional assistance to other groups within AoA, VWGoA, Audi AG, vendors and associations.
• Support and coordinate fault solving process in close cooperation with various departments of Audi AG (Product Support counterparts, Quality Assurance, Production, Technical Development)
• Provide efficient and effective repair assistance to Audi Dealers:
  • Communicate the resolutions for product shortcomings and the appropriate procedures to Dealers.
  • Technical support for Technical Field Managers, Audi Technicians Helpline and Customer Experience.
  • Assist in the repair of vehicles when Dealer personnel are not able to fix themselves through quality technical advice.

New product launch support – 20%

• Support all technical AoA “new vehicle” launch activities.
• Support AoA/Audi AG activities (test drives, press & launch events, port & auction center investigations).

Quality reporting – 5%

• Prepare detailed field situation / topic overview with all required data and technical details for quality topics for various decision making AUDI AG committees (e.g. APS, CSB, PQF)
• Prepare presentation of Top Quality Issues for monthly PQF and PQB meeting with Audi AG Board and Top Management.

Qualification requirements

5-7 (minimum 5 years of experience in automotive industry)

Education

Required

Bachelor Degree or equivalent degree in automotive engineering

Desired

Master’s Degree (in Engineering)

Skills

• Analytical and conceptual thinking – using logic and reason, creative and strategic
• Communication skills – interpersonal, presentation and written
• Computer savvy – skilled in the use of software
• Integration – joining people, processes or systems
• Influencing and negotiation skills
• Problem solving
• Resource management

Required

Specialized Skills

• Extensive technical and product knowledge
• Ability to problem solve and prioritizeAbility to interpret and apply quantitative methodologies
• Assertiveness
• Ability to self-motivate and support others

Desired

German language skills

Work Flexibility

Infrequent domestic and international (Germany) travel

Volkswagen Group of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, color, gender identity/expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.

This role description is a guideline and does not create contractual rights between the Company and any of its applicants. The Company does not enter into any type of employment contract, implied or written, with its applicants regarding job security.

This Organization participates in E-Verify. We maintain a drug free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.