Automotive Accessory Development Manager Jobs in Santa Ana, CA

MSX has been a trusted partner to leading vehicle manufacturers, their retailers, and mobility organizations globally for more than 30 years. Our unwavering commitment is to help our clients transform their businesses and effectively manage operations in the areas of: Sales Performance; Repair Optimization and Compliance; Parts and Accessories Sales Performance; and Consumer Engagement. With our global teams, industry expertise, and the power of technology, we design and deliver tailored, sustainable, and innovative solutions and services that help our clients optimize their operations and captivate their customers.

Evaluate new vehicle accessories to ensure the quality levels meet or exceed requirements ensuring no impact to KPIs (JD Power IQS, VDS, and Consumer Reports).

· Install and remove accessories, for the purpose of evaluating them.

· Evaluate the installation difficulty, quality of the instructions, the accessory function, and participate in instrumented tests as required for the specific type of accessory.

· Document the process with a clear and concise report in the standard format.

· Follow up with vendors (MPA) and/or appropriate parties (HATCI, Accessory Planning/Engineering, Port etc.) to address accessory quality related concerns.

· This includes identifying, documenting (via Quality Info Report), communicating the quality concern and following up until the quality concern is resolved and/or the supplier/vendor can provide firm countermeasure dates and field fix instructions.

· Perform other related duties as assigned by Project Manager.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

· Install accessories on vehicles, with the ability to evaluate the fit, installation procedure, instructions, and determine the required installation time.

· Must be familiar with product development processes (i.e. ISIR and PPAP review and validation) and product QA processes (i.e. issue discovery, problem definition, corrective action reporting, and countermeasure implementation).

· Make critical decisions during each step of the product development processes, understanding the accessory part’s potential impact on the vehicle ownership experience, warranty costs, and syndicated quality reports (e.g. IQS, VDS, Consumer Report).

· Provide a similar level QA support for the Accessory Part program once the part reaches mass production and distribution.

· Assume full-ownership of all related Accessory Part QA issues.

· Monitor all sources of quality feedback (e.g. field reports, warranty claims, IQS forecasts/mimics, Consumer Reports. CQI data etc.) for issue discovery & validation.

· Once validated, the project will continue into problem definition and corrective action reporting to QA Management, MOBIS, and the respective supplier.

· Work with the each organization’s QA departments to develop an effective countermeasure and see the process through implementation and monitoring phase.

· Author QIRs (Quality Information Reports) to register accessory quality issues with MOBIS or the respective supplier.

· Author TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins) as required to assist dealers with diagnosing or repairing accessory issues.

· Monitor warranty claims for current PIO/DIO Accessory programs.

· Monitor Accessory quality issues from the field by reviewing FSE, CA and EQF reports.

· Validate reported quality issues, recommend appropriate courses of action and report findings to Service management.

· Coordinate & track implementation of all Accessory program countermeasures.

· Assist with training newly hired Accessory Quality Engineers.

· This position involves driving of company cars. Must be able to evaluate installed accessories both static and dynamic by driving.

· High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) is required

· Preferred but not required degree in engineering in a relevant discipline (e.g. electrical, mechanical, or automotive sub-specialty)

· Previous automotive OEM experience in a similar capacity is preferred.

· Must be familiar with the mechanical and electrical systems in vehicles.

· Must have excellent technical report writing ability.

· Expected report output includes documents related to approved Evaluation Reports, Quality Inspection Reports, and Request for Corrective Action and program status reports.

· Must be well versed in Microsoft Office Suite, and standard photo editing software (i.e. Photoshop) to support reports.

· Candidate must be able to operate standard and proprietary automotive test equipment (e.g. DVOM, SPL Meter, RTA, etc.) and obtain meaningful test data to support product development and QA efforts.

· Must have a valid California driver’s license and good driving record

· Must be able to conduct business interactions in a professional manner as an agent in all interactions with employees, management and external organizations.

The Physical Demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be physically capable to accomplish the tasks assigned to the program, including the following:

· Lift a minimum of 50 lbs. without sustaining injury.

· Mechanical hands-on assembly/disassembly.

· Normal office duties

· Must be willing to help with shop cleaning and general shop duties when necessary

· Work may require occasional overtime, weekend, and/or evening work.

· Must be willing to travel up to 5%, typically single day trips to Proving Grounds

· Some overnight trips may occur.

· This position involves driving of company cars.

· Must be able to be trained to operate a forklift for occasional use.

· Use equipment consistent with industry standards

· First Aid/CPR Certified preferred but not required

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate may not have been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At MSXi, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current hourly range is $28 to $38 based on current experience. 

MSX International is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to employing a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.