About Fisker Inc.
California-based Fisker Inc. is revolutionizing the automotive industry by
developing the most emotionally desirable and eco-friendly electric vehicles
on Earth. Passionately driven by a vision of a clean future for all, the
company is on a mission to become the No. 1 e-mobility service provider with
the world's most sustainable vehicles. To learn more, visit www. FiskerInc.com
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Role Overview
Working within the Manufacturing team, this role will report to the Sr.
Manager Technical Integration and the complete Manufacturing Team located in
Graz, Austria. The engineer will work on site alongside the Engineering and
Production Partner and the resident Fisker team with the aim of supporting the
serial production of the Fisker Ocean. The successful candidate will
demonstrate outstanding skills in analysis, critical thinking, root cause
investigation and risk management. The role will require strong communication
and organizational skills as well as the ability to work cross-functionally
and alongside external stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Act as gatekeepers for all Bill of Material changes being reflected in the
structure. Guide and drive Engineering Change Requests through the
approval process and workflows.
Initiate SAP best practices and coordinate roll out / Support SAP change
requests
Review ECRs and assess suitability and impact in order to enable Change
Approval Board reviews. Manage and prioritize ECRs based on immediate
Engineering / Manufacturing needs and provide status updates in Program
meetings/other forums as required.
Schedule and lead weekly Change Approval Board meetings and Coordinate
cross functional activities with Engineering, Manufacturing, SQA, Launch
Team & Service and external partners.
Coordinate implementation and confirmation of permanent correct actions
(PCA)
Coordinate necessary responses with the involved parties as first point of
contact for any BoM issues identified.
Qualifications / Knowledge / Experience
Degree or equivalent experience in relevant discipline
Relevant experience in the automotive sector (experience on an EV is an
advantage)
Professional experience in a production environment in the context of SAP
Relevant expertise with managing Bill Of Materials and routing structures
within manufacturing systems (e.g.: SAP, PRODAP, etc)
Very good understanding of manufacturing planning and control processes
(capacity planning, production order management, quality in
manufacturing, etc)
Solid understanding of vehicle build process and priority settings
Knowledge and understanding of the vehicle development process, milestones
and deliverables is an advantage
Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure, fast-paced
environment
Self-motivated and self-starter with a keen eye for detail
Working knowledge of 8D problem solving methodologies
Fluent in English (German is an advantage)
Ability to form strong working relationships with internal and external
partners
Must be computer literate with knowledge of relevant business systems
(i.e.: Microsoft Office)
Experience using JIRA for issue tracking and resolution is preferred.
Preferred Attributes/ Competencies
Communication Skills : Strong written and verbal communication skills
with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the
business
Drive for Results : Takes responsibility and works towards goals by
overcoming obstacles, setbacks and uncertainty
Business Acumen : Contributes to the company vision and strategy, and
aligns the strategic priorities of own department with the priorities of
the wider business
Customer Centricity : Anticipates evolving customer requirements and
how to address them, doing the right thing in the right way
Decision Making : Makes timely, informed decisions that consider the
facts, data, goals, constraints and risks
Analytical Thinking : Gathers relevant information and data,
identifies key issues, draws appropriate conclusions to arrive at
appropriate solutions
Teamwork & Collaboration: Facilitates collaboration, actively
engaging to make joint decisions and share best practices
Displays Global Perspective : Has an understanding of the company's
global market position, opportunities, capabilities and competitive
threats and takes into account cultural and geographical differences when
making plans and decisions
A Passion for the Industry : Shows enthusiasm for adopting new
technologies and innovation that improve product and productivity
Additional Requirements
Must be willing to travel both domestically, as well as internationally,
as required