RSD Vehicle Specifications Specialist

Position Summary

The Vehicle Specifications Specialist will serve as the primary technical gatekeeper between the sales phase and the manufacturing process. They will ensure the integrity of custom truck builds by conducting rigorous technical audits, validating pricing accuracy, and resolving complex configuration conflicts.

Essential Functions

• Collaborate closely with internal teams and dealer networks to develop precise, "clean" technical specifications for custom truck builds.
• Review and validate pricing structures for 100% accuracy before final submission.
• Conduct thorough technical audits (scrubs) of all specifications, identifying and resolving configuration conflicts or errors.
• Author and distribute formal change orders, ensuring all modifications are documented and tracked throughout the pre-production phase.
• Manage a strategic feedback loop with the pre-sales team to identify recurring issues found during the scrub process and implement long-term preventive solutions.
• Lead the migration of technical data by converting Quote Writer files into specialized Excel formats to support downstream manufacturing, engineering, and procurement departments.
• Serve as the central point of contact for dealers regarding specification updates, ensuring clear communication and professional conflict resolution.
• Perform additional duties as required by management to support evolving business needs and project deadlines.

Qualifications

• Knowledge, Education, And/or Experience: High school diploma required. Associate’s degree in business administration or communication preferred. 2+ years of sales or customer service experience required. 2+ years of administrative support experience preferred. Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Skills: Language: Able to find, read, and interpret relevant business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Able to write reports and business correspondence in a professional manner. Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Able to follow written and verbal directions and communicate new information that could affect project trajectories. Math: Able to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages. Computer Proficient in Microsoft Excel, especially related to formulas and equations related to sales. Able to perform intermediate PC functions in Microsoft Office Suite and Quote Writer.
• Abilities: Able to deal with problems involving a variety of variables in non-standard situations. Strong attention to detail. Able to read and understand specs. Able to work professionally with customers/dealerships and internal customers to accomplish common goals. Able to prioritize work and to multitask while adhering to deadlines. Able to work with minimal supervision in a team environment. Able to understand and follow all safety policies to promote a safe working environment for all.
• Other Qualifications: Driving- license x May need to travel off site for tradeshows, meetings, or company related events. Driving- Own Vehicle x May need to travel off site for tradeshows, meetings, or company related events. Hours of work- Ability to work evenings and/or weekends occasionally x As needed to meet the needs of the department. Travel- Local x May need to travel off site for tradeshows, meetings, or company related events. Travel- Overnight x May need to travel off site for tradeshows, meetings, or company related events. Travel- Prolonged Periods x May need to travel off site for tradeshows, meetings, or company related events. Qualifications- Other: PHYSICAL DEMANDS Lifting Requirements- Team Lift Required For 50lbs Or More. Weight in pounds Never 0% Rarely 1-10% Occasionally 11-33% Frequently 34-66% Continuously 67% or more 1-10 x 11-20 x 21-35 x 35-50 x 51-75 x 76-100 x 100+ x Vision Requirements Never 0% Rarely 1-10% Occasionally 11-33% Frequently 34-66% Continuously 67% or more Color Vision x Close Vision x Peripheral Vision x Long Distance Vision x Movement Requirements Never 0% Rarely 1-10% Occasionally 11-33% Frequently 34-66% Continuously 67% or more Standing x Walking x Sitting x Talking or hearing x Feeling x Climb/Balance x Kneel/Crouch/Squat x Bending/Twisting x Reaching upward or outward x Bending neck side-to-side or front-to-back x Typing x Pinching/finger manipulation x Grasping/turning the wrist x Taste/Smell x Laying Down x WORKING CONDITIONS Work Environment Never 0% Rarely 1-10% Occasionally 11-33% Frequently 34-66% Continuously 67% or more Wet Humid Conditions (non-weather) x Humid conditions (weather-related) x Work Near Moving Mechanical Parts x Work in High Precarious Places x Fumes or Airborne Particles x Toxic or Caustic Chemicals x Outdoor Weather Conditions x Extreme Cold (non-weather) x Extreme Heat (weather-related) summer months x Risk of Electrical Shock x Work with Explosive Materials x Vibration x Noise Level for Typical Environment x Moderate Noise: (Examples office with printers, phones, and light traffic Loud Noise: (Examples: Metal Manufacturing, Construction sites) Very Loud Noise: (Examples: Jack Hammer Work) Personal Protective Equipment PPE Never 0% Rarely 1-10% Occasionally 11-33% Frequently 34-66% Continuously 67% or more Safety boots x Safety Glasses x Cut resistant Gloves x Respirator x Face Shield x Equal Opportunity Employer/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening.