Configuration Manager

Embark on a fulfilling journey at koda Auto Volkswagen India (SAVWIPL), where were powering ahead into the future of mobility with unwavering determination. Headquartered in Pune, SAVWIPL manages the India region of the Volkswagen Groups five prestigious brands koda, Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, and Lamborghini. As a leading European car maker in India, we offer a promising career growth, constant innovation, and a balanced work-life environment. Our consistent pursuit of workplace excellence has garnered us numerous accolades including Great Place to Work, Top Employer, and HR Asias Best Companies to Work for in Asia in 2023. At the forefront of automotive innovation, we operate two cutting-edge manufacturing facilities in India - at Chakan, Pune, and Shendra, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (formerly known as Aurangabad). With a rich legacy spanning over two decades, SAVWIPL boasts a wide spectrum of cars in its portfolio, ranging from conventional ICE range to electrifying BEV models.

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Position Name: Configuration Manager

Department: Research and Development

Functional Area: Electric and Electronics

Location: Chakan, Pune

Years of Experience: 6 to 10 Years

Qualification: B.E/B. Tech Electrical & Electronics or equivalent

Purpose of the Position

• Monitor, administer and control the Conbase system (Skoda-VW group system)
• Produce & issue homologation baselines/VBV for pre-series, homologation, series build in Conbase system
• Ensure compliance with SUMS (Software Update Management System) processes
• Coordination with Verbund Control Board and Homologation Team
• Coordination with all functions BTVs
• Track H/W, S/W, ZDC for Pre Series and Series Build
• Represent Engineering in different forums, SET Meetings etc.
• Project Coordination and Tracking (Time, Cost & Quality) against Milestones

Authority

• Data approval / release at each Project milestones
• Change request approvals for the control unit versions
• Propose Technology driven initiatives
• Cross Functional Management

Skills Required

• Good understanding of SUMS (Software Update Management System) Process and Workflow
• Knowledge of Conbase system
• Communication & Analytical skills
• Good knowledge of automobile technics
• Familiarity MS Office
• Project Management
• Automotive E&E Product development knowledge
• Good administrative skills: ability to plan, develop a structure

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Creation of baseline (set of configurations of control units with project name, part number, H/W, S/W Version, H/W reference part number, ZDC, ODX) in a Conbase system
• Creation of Product Version. Managing the baseline from creation to publication
• Coordinate with Version Manager and RxSWIN Manager for baseline management
• Coordinate with component technical development team and ensure requirements are analyzed, prepared and executed in an efficient and appropriate way for decision making or implementation
• Attend meetings for new project creation in system, create vehicle project adding / Removing Members and Access
• Continuously seek, identify and co-ordinate new Indian technologies / development opportunities based on competitor/market trends, customer requirements
• Communication with Team & addition of new projects in Conbase system.
• Ensure project targets and milestones (time, cost and Quality)
• Track H/W, S/W, ZDC, ODX release

Equal Opportunity and Mutual Respect

Company assures equal opportunity and equal treatment, irrespective of ethnicity, skin color, gender, disability, ideology, faith, nationality, sexual orientation, social background or political conviction, provided it is based on democratic principles and tolerance towards those of contrary convictions. By principle, our employees are chosen, hired, and supported based on their qualifications and skills. Each of our employees is prohibited from discrimination of any kind (e.g. by disadvantaging, demoralizing, harassing or bullying) and shall nurture a respectful interaction with one another.