Automotive Data Analyst

5 days ago

Uitenhage, Eastern Cape, South Africa Omega Recruitment Full time

Why This Is Your Next Move

  • You'll be directly involved in the data backbone that drives vehicle development.
  • You will work with international teams on globally recognised platforms.
  • It's a role that blends engineering logic, systems thinking, and analytical decision-making.
  • It is a fast-moving, high-tech environment with plenty of growth opportunities.

Are you obsessed with accuracy, technical detail, and turning complex engineering information into clean, structured, usable data?

Do you love working across systems, supporting vehicle development, and being at the centre of how product information flows in a world-class automotive environment?

Then this is your next move.

We're recruiting an Automotive Data Analyst to join a fast-paced Product Development division, supporting local and international engineering teams, managing technical data, and driving the accuracy of vehicle specifications across systems.

What You Will Do (Core Responsibilities)

1. Bill-of-Materials (BOM) & Technical Data Management

  • Create, analyse, and maintain detailed BOMs using Technical Product Descriptions and Vehicle PR specifications.
  • Validate design levels with global & local engineering teams to ensure accuracy.
  • Coordinate with production and logistics to support material readiness for builds.
  • Perform weekly BOM consistency checks using PASTA and correct any deviations.
  • Prepare documentation for engineering changes (ÄKOs, AWEs, ECRs) and manage release orders.
  • Establish and maintain prototype vehicle parts lists and BOM databases for special builds.

2. Engineering Systems & Project Data Control

  • Manage MBT system data, including defining and maintaining PR numbers aligned to project and customer requirements.
  • Collaborate with sales, logistics, project management, and product data teams to ensure PR structures are correct and up to date.
  • Support the integration of technical rules and part validity across systems.
  • Develop and maintain sales offer programs and assign model keys.
  • Conduct buildability studies, support APS (Product Safety) processes, and perform vehicle comparisons for market investigations.
  • Represent South African engineering teams in global technical forums and data alignment discussions.

What You Need to Bring

  • A relevant 3-year qualification (Engineering, Logistics, or IT).
  • 5+ years' experience in automotive data management or a highly technical automotive environment.
  • Strong analytical ability and advanced problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in core engineering systems: TIS, MBT, AVON, MBV, KVS, Connect, TI-REX, CoRe, COPS.
  • Ability to interpret engineering change documentation and technical specifications.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to present confidently to various stakeholders.
  • Strong teamwork, leadership capability and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Excel required).
  • Ability to work independently in high-pressure environments with tight deadlines.
  • Willingness to travel and work flexible hours as needed.

Added Advantage

  • Experience with procedure and work-instruction development.
  • In-depth knowledge of local vehicle models, systems and configurations.
  • Intermediate German language skills.

Relocation costs will be covered if moving from out of town

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