Engineering Data Controller

On Line Personnel; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Engineering Data Controller in Port Elizabeth. This role requires a relevant diploma and 5 years of automotive data management experience. Key responsibilities include ensuring timely database completion, providing product support, and managing the Bill of Materials. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in relevant systems are essential. The candidate must possess excellent communication abilities and be willing to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 5 years of data management experience in an automotive environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical change documentation.
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Complete tasks as per supervision to ensure databases are timely.
• Provide product support according to worldwide standards.
• Interact with counterparts and create/manage the Bill of Materials.

Skills

Data management experience

Proficiency in systems like TIS, MBT, AVON

Excellent communication skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

MS Office proficiency

Team leadership skills

Education

Relevant 3-year diploma or degree in Engineering, Logistics, or IT

Job description

Engineering Data Controller required in Port Elizabeth.

An Engineering Data Controller position is currently available in Port Elizabeth.

Salary: R35 000 to R50 000 per month commensurate with qualification and experience + benefits.

Requirements:

• Relevant 3-year diploma or degree in Engineering, Logistics or IT
• 5 years of data management experience in an automotive environment
  Proficiency in the following systems is essential: TIS, MBT, AVON, MBV, KVS, Connect, TI-REX, CoRe, COPS
• 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
• Added advantage:
  • Experience in creating procedures and work instructions

Key Performance Areas:

• 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 – This includes providing product information, product planning that is controlled/ analysed/coordinated and implemented and completed in time as per timing plan for new Projects and Model Year Changes
• Provide product support regarding technical information to the company according to worldwide standards
• Represent the company forums
• Interact with company counterparts, negotiate and enforce requirements and create and maintain the Bill of Materials for various projects
• Bill-of-Materials Management:
  • Create and maintain BOM’s using technical product descriptions and Vehicle PR specifications
  • Collaborate with local and international design engineers to ensure BOM’s reflect accurate design levels
  • Coordinate with production and logistics teams to ensure material availability
  • Represent the company in global forums
  • Conduct weekly BOM consistency checks and resolve discrepancies
  • Manage release orders
  • Establish prototype vehicle parts lists and BOM databases for builds
• System management:
  • Define and manage PR numbers for vehicle projects based on customer specs and technical programs
  • Align PR structures with project management, sales, logistics, and product data controllers
  • Advise on part validity control procedures and coordinate technical rule incorporation
  • Ensure compliance with PR number management standards
  • Develop and maintain sales offer programs and assign model keys
  • Conduct buildability analyses and support APS (Product Safety Committee) processes
  • Perform vehicle comparisons to support market investigations