Fleet Steering & Vehicle Management Engineer

Objective of Job Vehicle Fleet Steering Management

1. 01

   Full Vehicle Lifecycle & Pooling Management • Own the full lifecycle of RDC test vehicle fleet: forecast, procurement/leasing, handover, preparation & retrofit, driving qualification, usage, monitoring, reutilization, and disposal. • Lead fleet steering platform for ADAS, Infotainment, and TCU functional domains; drive vehicle resource pooling and allocation to maximize fleet efficiency. • Manage E2E vehicle bring up from arrival to test-readiness handover; maintain vehicle forecasting aligned with RD project timelines. • Monitor vehicle utilization against defined targets; initiate redeployment for underutilized vehicles.

2. 02

   Usage Audit & Compliance • Establish and maintain the RDC vehicle usage audit process; organize annual internal audits and spot checks. • Follow up on traffic accidents, traffic violations, and audit findings; drive corrective actions to ensure timely closure. • Monitor MB & 3rd party supplier vehicle management processes for compliance; evaluate performance against defined KPIs. • Coordinate factory campaign execution and manage accident reporting. • Supplier management on operations & pooling site

3. 03

   Digital Platform • Build and develop the vehicle fleet management digital platform for data-driven operations. • Realize visual management of fleet information (vehicle status, utilization, scheduling, lifecycle tracking) and establish digital traceability. Vehicle Management

4. 01

   Vehicle Procurement & Registration • Manage MBDT vehicle procurement: purchasing/leasing, used car transfers, delivery, and document handover for Shanghai site. • Handle MBDT Shanghai vehicle registration: test plate application & renewal, formal plate application & quota purchase, plate rename & information changes. • Manage Shanghai plate cost control, insurance enrollment/renewal, and annual stocktaking and vehicle status checks. • Oversee vehicle disposal and reutilization at end of lifecycle. • Liaise with government agencies and service providers on plate, insurance, and compliance matters.

5. 02

   Policy, Training & Compliance • Develop and maintain RD China Vehicle Usage Rules; deliver policy training to stakeholders. • Organize FB driving qualification training (F2CN and above): training schedules, certification tracking, compliance enforcement. • Manage fuel card administration and usage compliance. • Handle camouflage vehicle management and prototype confidentiality protocols. • Manage MBDT customs registration, documentation, and import/export business.

6. 03

   Site Operations • Manage MBDT & Lingang gate control system access and authorization. • Oversee MBDT & Lingang parking: vehicle storage, EV charging, on-site resource coordination and access control. Cross-functional Coordination & Support • Support management office in administrative coordination and reporting. • Support workshop and bring-up team in vehicle handover and preparation coordination. • Support regulation consistency alignment across RD fleet management stakeholders.

Education - Bachelor’s degree or above in Automotive Engineering, Vehicle Steering Engineering, Business Administration, Logistics, Process optimization or a related area. Experience - 3-5 years of experience in vehicle fleet management, automotive operations, or related fields. - In-depth knowledge of vehicle registration, insurance, and compliance processes in China. - Basic knowledge of project management and MS Office skills. Power BI and AI skills is beneficial. - Strategic thinking of resource centralization and fleet management. - Experienced in vehicle driving. Internal driver license in OEM is welcome. Specific Knowledge - Chinese native speaker with fluent English language skills, German language beneficial. - Excellent communication and team working skills in a global, multi-cultural environment. - Hands-on mindset to solve issues with pragmatism and creativity. - Independent and proactive working style, willingness to travel inside China. - Experience with fleet utilization optimization and KPI-driven management is a plus. - Audit experience (internal audit, spot check, process compliance) is a plus.