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Holman is a family-owned, global automotive services organization anchored by our deeply rooted core values and principles that have enabled us to continue Driving What's Right throughout the last century. Our teams deliver the Holman Experience by treating our customers and each other as we would like to be treated, and creating positive, rewarding relationships all around.

The automotive markets Holman serves include fleet management and leasing; vehicle fabrication and upfitting; component manufacturing and productivity solutions; powertrain distribution and logistics services; commercial and personal insurance and risk management; and retail automotive sales as one of the largest privately owned dealership groups in the United States.

Principal Purpose of Position:

• Develop complete, accurate and up-to-date specifications for up-fit, to best meet the client's business application(s) and needs.
• Review and monitor specifications for compliance with current OEM applications, processing standards, supply chain strategy as well as fitment and compatibility between selected components. Document and communicate resulting changes.
• Maintain technical working knowledge of chassis availability, specifications, and model year changes.
• Serves as a single point of contact, and resolution, for all vehicle Design related questions
• Provides timely and accurate quotes, aligned with the expectations established, meeting SLA's where applicable.
• Offer alternative options based on OEM and supplier limitations, as well as utilizing Holman preferred vendor partners
• Research and make recommendations to drive savings, safety improvements, improved client work applications, or other benefits to customer specifications.
• Complete price quotations on vehicle upfit
• Maintain knowledge of vendor capabilities, features, lead times and alternative suppliers Collaborate with Regional Engineering Manager (REM) to support sales efforts by participating in client/product/up-fit reviews when necessary.
• Communicate regularly with sales, customers, engineering, suppliers, operations, scheduling and other departments and stakeholders to understand clients' needs, expectations, and ensure operational efficiency
• Understand clients' use and application of vehicle and components.
• Finalize orderable and complete quotes to flow seamlessly through the ordering process
• Attend informational sessions and training with OEM partners and up-fitters to stay on top of industry trends, technology and products
• Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned.

Education and/or Relevant Work Experience:

• 6+ years of experience in an automotive or manufacturing environment
• A bachelor's degree in relevant fields (including but not limited to engineering, automotive, mathematical) or equivalent experience in commercial truck or up-fitting industries.
• ASE training considered a plus
• Strong computer skills. Experience with MS Office software. Additional experience with ERP, MRP or BOM management systems a plus.
• Experience reading and interpreting electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics
• Experience with managing multiple projects at same time

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At Holman, we exist to provide rewarding careers and better lives for employees and their families. We hire, train, empower, and reward exceptional people. Our journey is guided by our desire to get it right every time and the acknowledgement that we have an opportunity to be better. To be better, we have to do better, and to do better we must know better. That's why we are listening, open to learning new things - about ourselves and each other. We will never stop striving for improved diversity, equity, and inclusion because we are successful together when we feel trusted and supported. It's The Holman Way.

At Holman, your total compensation goes beyond your paycheck. To position you for success and provide a rewarding career and better life for you and your family, Holman is proud to offer you the benefits you deserve; including protection against illness, disability, loss of work, or preparation for retirement. Below is a brief overview of the programs available to full-time employees (programs may vary by country or worker type):

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays, Bereavement, and Jury Duty
• Paid Pregnancy/Parental leave
• Paid Military Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

Benefits:

Regular Full-Time

We offer excellent benefits including health, vision, dental, life and disability insurance, and 401(k) with company match. Our time off benefits include Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, bereavement, and jury duty. In addition, we offer paid pregnancy and parental leave, and supplemental paid military leave to eligible employees.

Temporary or Part-Time

In geographic areas with statutory paid sick leave, part-time and temporary employees will receive a paid sick leave benefit that meets the mandated requirements.

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