Title: Exterior Engineering Specialist
Organization: Volkswagen Group of America
Education: Required: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. Desired: Master in Engineering
Reports to: Manager R&D Exterior
Education: Required: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. Desired: Master in Engineering
Location: Chattanooga , TN
Contact: www.vwjobschattanooga.com
Job Description
•Localization of components and parts in US •Liaison between the process partners for exterior/powertrain/chassis engineering in Chattanooga and the exterior/powertrain/chassis engineering (EKK, EA, EF) in the R&D department in Wolfsburg/Germany and the plant requirements •Responsible for a responsive support of EKK, EA, EF in all areas potentially harming or delaying the launch and ramp up of the VW MNS vehicle in Chattanooga •Support for installation of R&D structure and workflow in Chattanooga
Role Responsibilities
• Active risk management regarding all exterior/powertrain/chassis parts in cooperation with Development Department in Wolfsburg/Germany, purchasing and external suppliers.
• Be a communication link between VW R&D Germany and various agencies of VWGoA like Purchase, SRM, Program Management, Logistics, Assembly, Production
• Participation in the creation and operation of a joint exterior/powertrain/chassis competence center with Pilothalle, quality assurance and production in Chattanooga
• Hands on assistance in the analysis and in resolving any exterior/powertrain/chassis issues in the ramp up and operation of the plant
• Develop strategies to further utilize the local supplier market to increase the amount of local and minority content and optimize the cost structure of the vehicles built in Chattanooga in close collaboration with other entities in Chattanooga and the American Volkswagen organization
• Execute an active information policy on the Chattanooga operation towards lower and higher management in Wolfsburg
• AEKO: maintain a status, assist in resolution, follow up for the implementation
• BMG release: ensure right-time release of the parts and of BMG testing assemblies, ensure right part availability for BMG testing, assess and report the part/assembly validation status regularly.
• Deputy of the manager
Job Requirements
3+ years automotive industry experience • Analytical and conceptual thinking – using logic and reason, creative and strategic • Excellent communication skills – interpersonal, presentation and written • Computer savvy – skilled in the use of software (MS-Applications, Catia V5) • Integration – joining people, processes or systems • Influencing and negotiation skills • Resource management • Self starting and self motivation • Ability to think in wider scope • Work in cross functional teams • Team management • Time management • Good administrative skills : ability to plan, develop a structure and priorities • Technical quality evaluation • Strong process orientation • German skills written and verbal are advantageous • Strong analytical skills (root cause analysis)
Specialized skills, knowledge or certifications unique to this role
• Knowledge of relevant automobile parts • Special knowledge of body, chassis and powertrain automotive parts esp. metal parts • Component features • Component application • Component design criterias • Component manufacturing processes • Component tools • Component assembly processes • Component testing and validation criteria • Component re-use and recyclability • Raw material knowledge • Familiar with legal requirements • Experience in the co-operation with VW development department(s) • Experience in the VW development process (PEP) • Experience in project management.
Work flexibility (travel requirements, work schedule, etc.): Readiness for domestic and international business trips, for example to visit suppliers in the US or the R&D-Center in Wolfsburg/Germany. • Readiness for professional trainings in Wolfsburg/Germany (for a longer training period).
