Collision Estimator

About Kinetic

Kinetic Automation is pioneering effortless modern vehicle repair. Kinetic uses proprietary AI and autonomous robotics technology to automate vehicle maintenance and simplify repair administration for collision shops, dealerships, and insurance carriers. Kinetic’s service hubs and intake centers ensure accurate calibration, rapid turnaround, and predictable costs for the rapidly growing ADAS and EV ecosystem. The company has financial backing from top-tier investors, including Menlo Ventures, Lux Capital, and Construct Capital.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with car owners, collision center partners, and internal teams
• Serve as a subject matter expert on collision estimating, repair planning, and ADAS calibration
• Review high-resolution photos, scan reports, and facts of loss to produce accurate, complete, easy-to-understand estimates
• Use CCC ONE, Audatex, and/or Mitchell to ensure estimates are precise and fully documented
• Audit repair plans for OEM procedure compliance, correct labor times, and proper parts evaluation
• Understand and apply insurance carrier requirements to ensure alignment and compliance
• Analyze trends in estimate quality, documentation, supplements, and repair outcomes
• Provide feedback to internal teams to improve workflows, technology, and customer processes
• Support the ongoing development and enhancement of Kinetic's estimating, diagnostics, and repair planning platforms
• Participate in training initiatives and knowledge-sharing activities across the organization

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in collision estimating or as an auto claims adjuster
• Proven success in delivering exceptional customer service in a B2B collision repair environment
• Proficiency with CCC ONE, Mitchell, and Audatex software
• Strong multitasking skills, with the ability to handle virtual desk review operations efficiently
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving abilities
• I-CAR and/or ASE certifications preferred
• Willingness to travel for client meetings, training, and industry events
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Analytics, or related field preferred

Benefits

• Competitive salary and incentive stock options (ISOs)
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Health savings account (HSA) available with company contribution
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Flexible time off
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities