Job Description
This position holds the responsibility for all matters about the work in development and localization for front axle parts in VW(Anhui)

-    Development for front axle parts according to VW process
-    Independent component development / further development in coordination with the WOB department
-    Benchmark the functions and the components
-    Constructive new and further development as well as localization of components for new vehicle projects as well as model maintenance and change scopes from project takeover until EOP
-    Support of the activities for the creation of project-related AWS or job split and SOC agreements
-    Support and cooperation with other business areas on technical issues in the area of front axle
-    Continuous reduction of vehicle material costs and implementation of low-cost solutions
-    Assessment of the technical competence of the development / service partner
-    Ensuring compliance with internal guidelines and compliance with legal requirements
-    After-sales problem, test problem, production problem solving
-    Leverage partner’s knowhow for future development
-    Provide technical guidance in most urgent needed areas for partner
-    Formulate the development planning for group and formulate the training plan for new colleague

Qualifications
-    Bachelor degree and above majored in mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, or similar.
-    Language skills: German and/or English: fluent in speaking and writing
-    3+ years of working experience in mechanical parts development in OEMs
-    Deep understanding of axle parts development processes and procedures, familiar with Volkswagen Group organization, systems and processes especially in supplier management processes, localization and release process and engineering requirements.
-    Ability to formulate and execute development plans
-    Evaluate the test reports, formulate the optimization and compile recommendations for approval of front axle parts
-    Highly pro-active working attitude 
-    Proven track-record in collaboration within intercultural project teams 
-    Good communication skills, incl. hands-on and team-player attitude
-    Ability to quickly establish a professional network within related working environment
-    Natural curiosity to get familiar with new topics and eager learner 
-    High professional and ethical attitude to represent VWA towards external business partners
-    Feeling at ease to communicate with higher management under business pressure
-    Start-up attitude with a strong willingness to support the build-up of a new organization and related processes