Job Description

Worldwide, the Volkswagen Group has a long tradition of dramatic innovations. The Volkswagen Group with its headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany is one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers and the largest carmaker in Europe. The Group comprises twelve brands from seven European countries: Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Audi, SEAT, ŠKODA, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche, Ducati, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Scania and MAN.

Brief Role Description

This position is a career level 20P and is located in San Jose, CA role classification of Hybrid.

The role is to analyze and finalize the requirements catalogue together with the stakeholders and to track the requirements along the product development process. The responsibility also includes developing and implementing compliant internal processes in co-ordination with AUDI AG and AoA. The person is also responsible for identifying the required certifications and coordinating the certification of the entity and the processes together with the experts

Possible Tasks within this Role

US Specific Requirements Management – 40% of time

• Responsible for planning and conducting internal, supplier and legal/ regulatory stakeholder analysis and compiling the stakeholder requirements
• Communication and synchronization of requirements with AUDI AG and integration of the requirements into the development specifications
• Responsible for continuously tracking the implementation of the requirements over the product development cycle and regular reporting to the department head.
• Responsible for developing and implementing an escalation plan within AoA and AUDI AG
• Responsible for checking the conformity of the product to the requirements before the release

Process Development and Implementation – 30% of time

• Responsible for establishing and implementing the US-HUB internal processes in coordination with AUDI AG and AoA

Certification – 30% of time

• Responsible for identifying the required quality and safety certifications
• Responsible for preparing the entity and the processes for necessary certifications including identifying, contracting and coordinating the activities of the certifications experts
• Responsible for organizing internal audits
• Responsible for achieving the necessary certifications including contracting and coordinating third party auditors

Qualification requirements

7+ years

Education

Required

Degree in Engineering (mechanical, electrical, computer science or comparable)

Desired

Advanced Degree in Engineering (mechanical, electrical, computer science or comparable)

Skills

• Experience in product pre-development and development areas
• Knowledge of Volkswagen Group/ AUDI AG internal product development processes
• Wide and reliable network within AUDI AG and the Volkswagen Group
• Ability to solve complex problems
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent communication skills
• Open minded and empathic work style
• Excellent team player
• Comfortable with ambiguity and tackling new problems

Specialized Skills

Required

• Experience in ensuring compliance with local and international standards and norms
• Requirements Manager certification
• Prior experience working with DOORS/ AVW
• First-hand Knowledge of the VW Group internal requirements management process

Desired

• German language skills (written and spoken)

Work Flexibility

• Flexibility to travel (domestic and international)
• Full time position

For California only:
Salary range is dependent on factors such as geographical differentials, industry-based experience, skills, training, credentials, and other qualifications.
In the state of California, the salary range is $165,000 - $195,000

Volkswagen Group of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, color, gender identity/expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.

This role description is a guideline and does not create contractual rights between the Company and any of its applicants. The Company does not enter into any type of employment contract, implied or written, with its applicants regarding job security.

This Organization participates in E-Verify. We maintain a drug free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.