Company Information:

RLE INTERNATIONAL is one of the world’s leading engineering and consultation service ­providers to the international mobility and energy industries. On the basis of our engineering development and methodological expertise, we lay claim to thirty years of experience in creating innovative and effective solutions for our international customers. RLE believes in providing excellence in Engineering Services; supporting our customers in developing mobility solutions around the world. Locations in Europe, North America, Australia, India, and China allow us to remain close to our ­customers. Our 2,100 employees play an active role in shaping the future of our company by continuously increasing their personal and technical development.

We have Teardown Data Quality Lead opportunity available with our customer Allen Park, MI.

Position Description:

This position supports the NA and Global Product Development Benchmarking Center (PDBC) Teams. Candidate will report directly to the NA PDBC Teardown Supervisor: NA Ford and Competitor Technology System (FACTS) and Teardown responsibilities:

Description for External Candidates:

The ideal candidate should have the following qualifications:

• Experience with Ford Motor Company part naming conventions and/or nomenclature
• Solid understanding of building and maintaining database structures
• In-depth knowledge of overall vehicle and system interfaces
• Proficient computer skills including strong Microsoft Excel skills for manipulation of large data sets and cross-referencing discrete reports
• Experience with competitive intelligence and service manuals
• Position may require periodic workday flexibility as we provide support and interact with all regions globally
• Ability to multitask and manage various projects simultaneously
• High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others
• Proven attention to detail and process discipline
• Extensive knowledge of full vehicle and commodity teardown processes
• Experience with Bill of Material (BOM) management
• Experience with Bill of Process (BOP); e.g. Teardown processes or product manufacturing

Responsibilities for External Candidates:

Core Responsibilities:

• Aid Teardown Specialists in identification of new component, name adds for new technologies, etc
• Data entry quality check, vehicle alignment verification, weight reconciliation
• Provide new hire FACTS/IBP training
• Ensure FACTS/IBP software and hardware is operational and maintained with latest configuration files and passwords
• Support customer inquiries related to teardown and data, answer and resolve as required
• Lead vehicle alignment and weight reconciliation
• Support new benchmark data initiatives, ie. VIN BOM alignment, Benchmark Data Suppliers, TcE Scanning Structure, Global FACTS nomenclature structure
• IBP Vehicle set-up - verify and enter vehicle specifications into database
• Publish vehicles and all supporting documentation
• Lead training for new teardown regions and support with roll out of new functionality
• Coordinate and maintain all part name adds (Name, CPSC, PAF UID)
• Coordinate and lead all special data entry projects - HV Battery, etc.
• Support QA testing for FACTS releases
• Support bi-monthly X-CBG Meeting

Qualifications for External Candidates:

• Associates / Bachelor's degree - Automotive Technology, Engineering or related science, preferred