Port Elizabeth: Engineering Data Controller

Our client is an international automotive OEM which produces vehicles in over 10 countries and delivers them to customers in more than 100 markets worldwide. Applications are invited from suitably qualified & experienced candidates to fill the Engineering Data Controller position in the Engineering Operations Department – Product Development (Kariega) Brief Role Description To 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 company worldwide standards. Also to represent the business division at Group forums for MBT/ TI Synchro / KVS / TI-REX / COPS / CoRe/Connect etc. and interact Group counterparts, negotiate and enforce requirements and create and maintain the Bill of Materials, MBT and Connect for various projects. Possible Tasks within this Role 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 the company in global forums (MBT, TI Synchro, FAKOM, Connect). Conduct weekly BOM consistency checks using PASTA and resolve discrepancies. Prepare TULs and draft statements for change requests (ÄKOs, AWEs, ECRs). Manage release orders in TI-Synchro and KVS. Establish prototype vehicle parts lists and BOM databases for builds. MBT 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 SSA market investigations. Qualification and experience requirements A relevant 3-year diploma or degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Commercial or Humanities discipline 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