Systems Engineer - Pre-Production Management

Volvo Car • Ridgeville, SC

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About The Position

As a PPM Engineer within BOM scope, the key focus is on maintenance of fully intact product structure control and accurate bill of material for all shops for running, pre-serial/project and new MY production, securing timely and advanced analysis of design release inaccuracies and systems readiness to drive accurate structure and supply chain for all planned orders.

Requirements

• Bachelors required (preferable in Engineering, Data Science, Data Analytics, Computer Science or relevant education) or relevant work experience within supply chain, logistics or engineering.
• Minimum 3 year experience preferably within engineering change management scope, inventory control or supply chain and logistics.
• Knowledge of automotive industry or manufacturing.
• Knowledge of material planning systems.
• Knowledge of PPM (pre-production management) processes.
• Project and time management skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills as well as advanced analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Extensive and structured problem-solving skills.
• High interest in IT systems, processes and improvements driving.
• Strong skills in Microsoft office (with advanced focus on Access and Excel).
• Proficient in SQL (any other additional programming language such as Python is a plus).
• Proficient in Power BI.
• Detail and result-oriented attitude.
• Ability to work and train independently within a given framework and in an agile environment.
• Ability to work in an international environment.
• Carries out all duties and responsibilities with the utmost integrity and consistent with the highest ethical standards.
• Flexibility when faced with changing conditions.
• Listen to others and respect their differences.
• Strong customer focus and service mindset with the ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and perform product structure control of BOM for VCCH plant for all production shops, monitoring the daily changes in BOM and investigating structure errors.
• Create, build and maintain the product structure for all new upcoming models, projects and pre-series.
• Take corrective actions in advanced planning timeline: internally by adapting the local BOM, and externally by collaboration with R&D/Product Documentation team.
• Closely work with local Logistics, Engineering, Manufacturing and R&D teams to solve structure or production issues related to usage, change points or conflicts that could create production downtime creating path forward solutions aligned with shop leadership.
• Build and prepare pre series BOM identifying change parts for team to manage in the pre series environment needed by Shop Engineers, Logistic Engineers, and Launch Teams.
• Support and verify Just In Sequence (JIS) EDI investigations with suppliers on issues related to BOM or structure issues impacting JIS parts build (DELFOR/DELJIT).
• Provide information on structure changes to several departments in the plant, when requested.
• Optimize and analyze the control system for detecting structure errors.
• Closely collaborate with local PPM RCP team, supporting and verifying potential conflicts within running production structure.
• Initiate the necessary meetings and handle possible issues when these occur.
• Full responsibility for steering of legal data (labels, VIN, etc.) in the Building Information System.
• Initiate corrective actions and perform structured problem-solving activities when needed.
• Act as business representative in system development projects.
• Secure that the main tasks listed above are fulfilled according to the agreed deliverables.
• Track key performance indicators for team, report discrepancies and take corrective actions if necessary.
• Create, check, and/or cover documenting processes and work instructions enforcing compliance.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Tax-advantaged savings accounts.
• Wellness program with discounts and gifts.
• Access to voluntary benefits.
• Robust retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
• Global paid parental leave policy covering all employees.
• Discounted rates for leasing a new Volvo through the Volvo Employee Lease Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees