Design Analyst I - Holman Upfitting at Holman Enterprises in Bartlett, Illinois

Job Description:

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.




Holman Upfitting has a great opportunity for a Design Analyst to join our team!

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  Shift: Monday - Friday
  


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  8-hour shift between 7am-7pm (flexible)
  


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  Benefits include health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, paid time off and more!
  


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  Eligible for benefits within 30 days of employment
  

What will you do?

• Develop complete, accurate and up-to-date specifications for up-fit, to best meet the client's business application(s) and needs.


• Complete price quotations on vehicle upfit


• 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.


• 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


• 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


• Responsible for delivering complete, accurate and orderable quotations (chassis and up-fit) to existing and prospective customers.


• Sets pricing for all M&D upfit with input from REM where applicable. Leverages pricing rules and margin standards where applicable. Responsible for upfit profitability.


• Total ownership of vehicle design. Responsible for accurately noting all parts and pieces required to meet customer expectations on a vehicle design. Gives clear direction to manufacturing team who executes on the design.


• Identifies ways to improve the client's up-fit design to ensure we provide the best price, quality, and safest vehicles they own.

What are we looking for?

• 6+ years of experience in an automotive or manufacturing environment


• Experience reading and interpreting electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics


• Experience with managing multiple projects at same time


• Experience supporting railroad builds preferred


• 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.


• Well versed in all type of commercial vehicles and upfits - cab-chassis, SUV, pickups, vans, electric vehicles, etc.


• Familiar with all types of commercial upfits - bodies, cranes, hydraulics, van equipment, lighting, etc.


• Knowledge of design trends and market application (energy, pest control, telecommunications, etc.)


• Knowledge of OEM facilities, transportation systems and limitations.


• Ability to run a complete RFP comparing multiple OEM's and aligning up-fit accordingly
  
  
  • For up-fit needs outside of Auto Truck capabilities, ability to coordinate and competitively quote multiple vendors
  
  
  
  


• Ability to provide analysis and make recommendations for chassis and up-fit solutions including, but not limited to pre-order planning, production capabilities/scheduling, chassis routing, etc.


• Willingness to work cooperatively with others and treat fellow employees with respect

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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.



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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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Pay:



We offer competitive wages that are commensurate with job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, and geographic location, starting in the range of $56,400.00 - $81,775.00 USD annually for full time employees. The annual compensation range is comprised of base pay earnings.



Equal Opportunity Employment and Accommodations:



Holman provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.


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