**Job Mission:** -------------------- * Monitor parts and VDA reports delivery from field Readiness teams and VWCO suppliers within established deadlines; * Provide field information, whenever requested, to other VWCO areas for the preparation of project timelines; * Identify, together with field Readiness teams and VWCO suppliers, production bottlenecks and limitations in productive technical capacity; * Ensure sales forecast volumes are secured with suppliers; * Evaluate investments in Tooling Rehabilitation and New Supply Development for PAR opening and budget allocation; * Manage the lifespan, activation, and rehabilitation of consigned VWCO tooling at supplier facilities; * Control supplier requests regarding phase-out, tier changes, plant transfers, and manufacturing process changes; * Manage supply chain risk according to financial and geopolitical analysis. **Responsibilities and Duties** **Activity Description:** ----------------------------- * Review and define lead times for tooling to be built for new or modified parts, analyzing technical drawings, specifications, materials, simulations, equipment and fixture definitions, capacity assessments, OEE calculations, etc., with External Readiness and suppliers; * Evaluate Grainning Release reports, Aekos product change implementation reports, RAD (Development Follow-up Report), Mold Flow, RASIC (document defining responsibilities of involved parties), PFD (Point For Decision), capacity forms, RM inclusion forms, among others; * Assess, discuss, question, and validate technical information related to tooling design concepts and production processes of involved materials; * Calculate and manage the lifespan of VWCO tooling, anticipating risks; * Evaluate tooling condition to determine replacement or life extension; * Prepare Technical Descriptions for VWCO tooling to support payment procedures; * Validate and monitor disposal and scrapping approval of tooling; * Control issuance and implementation of parts under deviation and follow up their approval; * Define part criticality and priority, updating TEVON for awareness across the community; * Define qualification criticality based on sales volume planning from Sales Request; * Assess supplier performance risks that could impact production and report suppliers with high insolvency risk to the Steering Committee; * Update Readiness indicators, qualification database, monitoring of Risk pillars (phase-out, tier change, plant transfer, manufacturing process changes), and management of contracted services; * Evaluate development criticality to conduct Readiness Day and Escalation meetings with suppliers; * Ensure timely development of tooling according to pre-established deadlines for all stakeholders, as well as adherence to qualification schedules and sales volume requirements; * Participate and present area status in meetings such as FG, "piece by piece", Project Team, Launching, PPA, RD, SRM, Steering Committee, Arbeit, Audit, and any other meeting requiring Readiness attendance; * Monitor evaluation results of VDA submissions with Quality; * Receive and evaluate investment requests for Tooling Rehabilitation, Qualification, and Risk Management for PAR opening; * Review and allocate budget for Tooling Rehabilitation, Qualification, and Risk Management; * Control issuance and implementation of parts under deviation with pending VDA issues and track their approval; * Evaluate VDA submission reports sent by External Readiness teams and validate information before VDA is delivered to the QA Parts department; * Define flight plans for External Readiness teams based on program and supplier needs and criticality; * Monitor delivery and documentation of Tool&Field and tooling and fixture purchase orders; * Monitor evaluation results of submissions with Quality. **Requirements and Qualifications** **Education:** * Completed Bachelor’s degree in Production, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related fields; * Postgraduate studies in Project Management, Quality and Productivity, People Management or related fields; **Languages:** * Advanced English * Basic Spanish  **Specializations:** * PVDA/PPAP * FEMEA * Six Sigma * Lean Manufacturing With a complete portfolio of transportation solutions for cargo and passengers, Volkswagen Trucks and Buses is one of the **largest manufacturers in Latin America** and part of the **TRATON Group**, one of the world's leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, comprising the brands Volkswagen Trucks and Buses, MAN, Scania, Navistar, and RIO. Since beginning operations in 1981, reaching the top of the market, respecting and **satisfying customer needs** with the best cost-benefit ratio has always been our company's focus. And this is exactly what we offer customers: **customized trucks and buses**, excellent after-sales service, and a wide range of services. Brazil hosts the **global research and development center** for the Volkswagen Trucks and Buses brand, with expertise in emerging markets for customized vehicles. Thus, we are constantly connected to innovation in both products and services, aiming to meet customer demands. The Volkswagen Trucks and Buses factory in Resende operates under the **Modular Consortium**, a unique and innovative production model worldwide, in which our suppliers are directly involved in vehicle manufacturing. With a network of **150 dealerships**, our products reach every region of Brazil. We also export to more than **30 countries in Latin America and Africa**. At the heart of our operations are hundreds of employees from across Brazil, with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and skills, living every day by our motto: **together, we are unbeatable!** **WHAT WE OFFER** -------------------- Volkswagen Trucks and Buses is recognized as one of the **best companies to work for** in Brazil! We are an **innovative company** that adapts to market and customer needs, striving to deliver products with the highest quality and technology. With this focus, we achieve outstanding results on a solid foundation that supports professional development. Attracting and retaining professionals who help our organization achieve its goals and exceed targets is essential for us. Working at Volkswagen Trucks and Buses means being part of an environment that fosters a strong **connection between work, people, and achievements**. That’s why we value and respect our professionals. It is our people who make the difference in our business and position our brand as a leader in the Brazilian automotive industry. **WE VALUE YOUR TALENT** --------------------------- We are committed to fostering a **diverse and inclusive environment** where everyone is valued for their skills and competencies. We believe people are crucial to our growth and success, aligned with our **values**: respect, integrity, teamwork, determination, and customer focus. Among the initiatives promoting a **diversity culture** at Volkswagen Trucks and Buses are affinity groups. The purpose of these forums is to drive discussions and knowledge exchange. There are five priority topics, each with a dedicated group and a vice-president or director as sponsor: gender, generations, people with disabilities, sexual orientation, and race.