Brief description:

This position monitors the implementation of whole vehicle corrosion projects, such as technical development K-Geko, QA series monitoring (e.g. PK5), Authentication tests etc. The position provides testing results of materials corrosion and issues release recommendation for whole vehicle (GFF) anti-corrosion performance in the region China. 

•  Key Tasks:
• Define a criteria for the vehicle selection of whole vehicle corrosion QS series monitoring project. 
• Monitor and track the whole vehicle corrosion testing project. In case of deviations, escalation to management in all related stakeholders. 
• Develop and release possible whole vehicle corrosion testing scopes in accordance with Volkswagen Group standards in region China. 
• Carry out the technical evaluation on the whole vehicle anti-corrosion performance. 
• Establish specific whole vehicle corrosion working group in the region China to exchange know-how with the JVs. Communicate corrosion know-how of China region to Volkswagen Group in Germany 
• Train material technology employees in JVs, to ensure testing competence in accordance with Volkswagen Group standards 
• Evaluate suppliers, 3rd party and JVs laboratories to ensure material testing in accordance with Volkswagen Group standards 
• Ensure maintenance and calibration of the equipment under their responsibility 

Qualification and skills：

• The necessary education for this position requires a university degree in one of the following areas (Bachelor, Master or PhD): Material technology, Chemical engineering, or other natural sciences. 
• at least 5 years working experience in the automotive industry (OEM’s or suppliers) on the field of materials technology, anti-corrosion or surface treatment. 
• English language is required for this position, additional German language is preferred. Personal skills needed for this position are: • Analytical thinking and leadership • Good communication and negotiation • Problem solving • Team work attitude • Decision taking