Primary location
Chattanooga, TN
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Role Summary:
This position is a local electrical project coordinator. They will coordinate all development aspects of the localized product with the local partners (Production/Purchasing/Quality/Suppliers) and the counterparts in Germany.
Role Responsibilities:
- Localized Product Coordination – (50%)
- Work with internal partners to ensure Volkswagen requirements are available and understood during the supplier selection phases
- Evaluation of supplier capabilities and other technical assistance
- Ensure project timelines are tracked
- Coordination with Project Lead – (50%)
- Represent local development project interest in tandem with project lead in Germany
- Ensure constant communication of project status
- Align locally requested changes with project leads in Germany
- Align platform changes initiated abroad are implemented in the localized project
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering required
- Master’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
- Internship or other applicable experience
Skills: General
- Analytical and conceptual thinking – using logic and reason, creative and strategic
- Organizational skills – high level of organizational skills and attention to detail
- Communication skills – interpersonal, presentation and written
- Computer savvy – skilled in the use of software
- Integration – joining people, processes or systems
- Influencing and negotiation skills
- Resource management
- German skills written and verbal are advantageous
Skills: Specialized – Required
- Experience with automotive control modules
- Knowledge of vehicle communication networks and tools
Skills: Specialized – Desired
- Automotive control module development experience
- Knowledge of automotive control module suppliers, particularly in the NAR
- Experience with Volkswagen electronics control modules
- Experience with automotive control module root cause analysis
Work Flexibility:
- Frequently traveling to the suppliers and the R&D department in Wolfsburg, Germany
- Frequent road testing consisting of 1-2 weeks on the road
To apply:
Interested candidates should apply at the link below and be sure to select the top option for Volkswagen Group of America positions.
Posted 12-2-20