**Job Mission:** Plan, control, evaluate, and monitor activities related to the production and submission (PPA) process of initial samples for new projects and current processes, in accordance with the criteria defined in VDA 2 standard. **Responsibilities and Duties** **Activity Description:** • Manage, attend, and participate in (Piece-by-Piece) meetings for new projects, representing QA Parts alongside other company departments and reporting on the status of VDA 2 evaluations; • Prepare materials and present the status of projects under your responsibility during internal quality meetings (“Feirinha”); • Participate in product development, ensuring compliance with quality requirements for new projects involving national and international suppliers (project kick-off / RAD); • Receive and evaluate initial samples according to the VDA 2 standard from national and international suppliers; • Receive, evaluate, and disposition items within the graining release process; • Lead action plans jointly with readiness teams and suppliers that have failed VDA 2 assessments, communicating reasons for failure and required actions for resubmission of samples; • Conduct monitoring visits to suppliers’ facilities for advanced component development, as needed (Born To Be Note 1); • Monitor and disposition component submissions requiring software/hardware evaluation and input into the HARMON system; • Represent VWCO Quality as the technical body in cross-brand group forums relevant to this activity; • Manage high-risk suppliers by prioritizing VDA 2 evaluations, monitoring try-outs, issuing quality opinions on mitigation proposals to prevent supply chain disruption (Risk Management), generating control indicators, and managing inventory of parts from high-risk suppliers under evaluation; • Input evaluation scores for submissions per VDA 2 standard (Dimensional, Material, and Functional); • Monitor, manage, and direct activities related to the backlog of projects and series production. • Analyze and validate samples and processes originating from vehicle electronic and software projects, perform integration between functional systems (SW-HW), and grant final product release for production). **Requirements and Qualifications** **Education:** • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering / Mechatronics / Production Engineering / Chemistry / Electrical Engineering / Electronics or related fields. • Postgraduate degree in Quality, Measurement Systems, or Product Development and Management. **Languages:** • Fluent English • Spanish (preferred)  **Specialized Courses:** • Knowledge in project management, polymers, castings, forgings, software, and hardware With a comprehensive portfolio of solutions for cargo and passenger transportation, Volkswagen Trucks and Buses is one of the **largest truck and bus 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 commencing operations in 1981, reaching market leadership, respecting and **satisfying customer needs** with the best cost-benefit ratio has always been our company’s focus. And that is exactly what we offer our customers: **custom-built** trucks and buses, outstanding after-sales service, and an extensive range of services. Brazil hosts the **global research and development center** for the Volkswagen Trucks and Buses brand, with expertise in emerging markets for custom-built vehicles. Thus, we remain continuously connected to innovation—both in our products and services—to meet our customers’ demands. The Volkswagen Trucks and Buses plant in Resende implements the **Modular Consortium**, a unique and innovative global production model in which our suppliers are directly involved in vehicle manufacturing. With a network of **150 dealerships**, our products reach all regions of Brazil. We also export to over **30 countries across Latin America and Africa**. At the heart of our operations are hundreds of employees from across Brazil, with diverse educational backgrounds, experiences, and skills, living our motto daily: **united, 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**, adapting to market conditions and customer needs, striving to deliver products with the highest quality and technology. With this focus, we achieve outstanding results supported by a solid foundation, enabling professional development for our employees. For us, it is essential to attract and retain professionals who help our organization achieve its goals and exceed our targets. Working at Volkswagen Trucks and Buses means being part of an environment that fosters a vital **connection among work, people, and achievements**. That is why we value and respect our professionals. It is 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 **plural and inclusive environment**, where everyone is valued for their skills and competencies. We believe people are critical to our growth and success, aligned with our **core 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. Five priority thematic areas are addressed, each with a dedicated group and always supported by a Vice President or Director as sponsor: gender, generations, persons with disabilities, sexual orientation, and ethnicity.