Product Specialist - Upfit

About the role

The Product Specialist maintains the upfit catalog and serves as the subject matter expert for cataloged products, ensuring product accuracy, compatibility, and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Identify and validate components for inclusion in the upfit catalog.
• Develop and maintain clear work instructions, technical manuals, specifications, and related documentation.
• Monitor catalog models for compliance with product applications, processing standards, supply chain strategy, fitment requirements, and component compatibility.
• Serve as the technical SME for cataloged products and provide guidance on component selection and industry best practices.
• Support Sales, Engineering, Operations, suppliers, and customers by offering product recommendations and technical solutions using cataloged products.
• Evaluate and provide technical input on new products and suppliers being considered for catalog inclusion.
• Research existing and emerging products to maintain expertise on current and prospective catalog offerings.
• Participate in technical projects and support continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent manufacturing experience.
• 4+ years of experience in a manufacturing or automotive environment.
• Experience leading technical or process improvement projects.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• ASE training or certification is a plus.
• Experience interpreting electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics is strongly preferred.
• Experience with ERP, MRP, or BOM management systems is preferred.
• CAD experience is preferred.

Benefits

• 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

Pay

Competitive wages starting in the range of $66,320.00 - $94,505.00 USD annually for full time employees.