Commercial Vehicle Upfit Specialist

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  is seeking a Commercial Vehicle Upfit Specialist with experience in commercial vehicles, truck equipment, fleet, vehicle upfitting, or a related manufacturing environment to develop vehicle up-fit designs and specifications, prepare accurate upfit quotes, and support projects through production. You'll work closely with Sales, suppliers, engineering, and shop operations to develop practical, cost-effective vehicle solutions while meeting OEM requirements and applicable vehicle safety standards.

• Shift: Monday to Friday

• Benefits include: Health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and more!

• Eligible for benefits within 30 days of employment

What You'll Do

• Develop complete commercial vehicle upfit specifications based on customer applications, operating requirements, and vehicle use.
• Review chassis specifications, selected equipment, components, and options to verify fitment and compatibility before vehicles move into production.
• Build and maintain accurate upfit configurations, ensuring the correct equipment and components are selected for each vehicle application.
• Prepare accurate upfit quotes and pricing within established service-level expectations.
• Review specifications and related information for completeness and accuracy before orders are released.
• Identify potential fitment, specification, availability, or cost issues and recommend alternative solutions when OEM, supplier, or product limitations arise.
• Serve as a technical resource for Sales, customers, suppliers, engineering, scheduling, and operations regarding commercial vehicle specifications and upfit solutions.
• Support production teams with specification or configuration questions that arise during the vehicle build.
• Maintain current knowledge of commercial vehicle chassis specifications, model-year changes, OEM requirements, truck equipment, supplier products, and emerging vehicle technologies.
• Evaluate opportunities to improve vehicle safety, performance, functionality, and overall value based on the customer's application.
• Participate in OEM and supplier product training and support additional projects as needed.

What We're Looking For

• 6+ years of experience in commercial vehicles, fleet, truck equipment, vehicle upfitting, automotive, or a related manufacturing environment required.
• Working knowledge of commercial vehicle chassis, truck equipment, vehicle applications, and OEM specifications.
• Experience evaluating compatibility between a vehicle chassis and the equipment or components being installed.
• Experience with technical quoting, vehicle/equipment configuration, Bills of Materials (BOMs), ERP/MRP systems, or similar processes.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.
• Understanding of OEM requirements, vehicle fitment standards, and applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS).
• Ability to manage multiple vehicle projects or configurations while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Bachelor's degree in Automotive Technology, Business, or a related field preferred.
• ASE certification, commercial vehicle industry training, or OEM product training is a plus.
• Must successfully complete required pre-employment screening.

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INDMISC

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.

Pay:

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