Engineering Data Controller

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

Job summary

A leading personnel agency in Gqeberha is seeking a detail-oriented individual with extensive data management experience in an automotive setting. This role involves managing Bill-of-Materials and collaborating with local and international teams. Ideal candidates should have a 3-year diploma or degree in Engineering, Logistics or IT and proficiency in multiple technical systems. Strong relationship-building skills will be critical in this position.

Qualifications

• 5 years of data management experience in an automotive environment.
• Strong product data management skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical change documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage Bill-of-Materials.
• Coordinate with production and logistics for material availability.
• Collaborate with design engineers to ensure accuracy of BOMs.
• Conduct weekly BOM consistency checks.
• Advise on part validity control procedures.

Skills

Data management

Proficiency in TIS, MBT, AVON, MBV, KVS, Connect, TI-REX, CoRe, COPS

Relationship building

Interpreting technical documentation

Understanding of Engineering Operations

Education

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

Job description

Requirements

• A 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.
• 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

• 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