
Pre-Production Management Engineer - BOM (Ridgeville, SC, US, 29472) bei Volvo Car USA | Luxury SUVs and Wagons | Official Volvo Website
Volvo Car USA | Luxury SUVs and Wagons | Official Volvo Website · Ridgeville, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
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- Optionales Büro in Ridgeville
Can you engineer a brighter tomorrow?
It’s crystal clear: the actions we take in the next few years will significantly impact our future. At Volvo Cars, we embrace change. We’re committed to transforming the automotive industry and leading in electrification. For this, we’re seeking out more creative minds to shape that future. Don’t miss this opportunity to create your tomorrow.
Let's introduce ourselves
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.
What you'll do
- 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.
What you'll bring
- 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.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice
Let's talk benefits
Join Volvo Cars and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits designed with you in mind. Our programs offer choice, flexibility, and exceptional value, including competitive medical, dental, and vision plans, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and a wellness program with discounts and gifts, most of which start on day one of employment. You'll also have access to voluntary benefits and a robust retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
As part of our commitment to your well-being, we offer The Family Bond by Volvo Cars, a global paid parental leave policy covering all employees, including adoptive, permanent care foster, and surrogate parents. Additionally, employees and their eligible family members can lease a new Volvo at discounted rates through the Volvo Employee Lease Program (VELP). At Volvo Cars, our benefits extend beyond the workplace to enhance your life and support your family.
Volvo Car is an equal opportunity employer. The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.
Volvo Cars. For Life.
For nearly a century, Volvo Cars has empowered people to move freely in a personal, sustainable and safe way. Today, we are driving bold advancements in electrification, sustainability and automotive safety. To realise our ambitious vision, we are seeking innovative minds who are ready to tackle the challenges of tomorrow – today.
At Volvo Cars, we believe extraordinary things are achieved by ordinary people with a passion for making a difference. If you’re inspired by the opportunity to help redefine the future of mobility, we invite you to be part of our journey.
Ready to take the next step?
Submit your CV in English and tell us why you’re the ideal candidate for a role at Volvo Cars. You will receive a confirmation email after your submission.
As part of the recruitment process, the final candidates might undergo a background check.
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