Product Specialist, Sr (Automotive & Mechanical)- temp to hire

A Senior Product Specialist demonstrates expert, specialized tool knowledge and has a passion for using tools and equipment. A Senior Product Specialist may work individually and/or with a group and relies on advanced knowledge and expertise in verifying conformance to industry and regulatory safety standards; testing new products; building test fixtures, creating reports and coordinating line reviews. A Senior Product Specialist exercises discretion and independent judgment in evaluating testing methods, weighing test results, and making recommendations relating to products.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Extensive tool knowledge across all categories; Expert in specific tool category         
• Testing of High Visibility items        
• Testing of New Items/Product Development           
• Mastery of all Lab Equipment         
• Ability and experience using specialized lab equipment (Bruker) ray Gun, Dynamometer, Life Test Tables relating to area of expertise    
• Create reports regarding evaluation of product quality and performance in Platypus database              
• Independently evaluate, create, and draft Test Methods   
• Coordinate Line Reviews with Category Management Team and attend meetings relating to tool category.        
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations              
• Provide technical expertise based on advanced knowledge and experience and interact with various entities (Catman, GS, Packaging, etc.) within the organization           
• Actively participate in product demonstrations and provide independent judgment to assist in decision making process regarding specific products.           
• In connection with development of Test Methods, build Test Fixtures appropriate for execution of testing           
• Reads, analyzes, and interprets general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations.    
• Writes reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Effectively present information and responds to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
• Fieldwork Assignments as needed              
• Assists in reviewing Test Reports monitoring and overview       
• Defines problems collects data, establishes facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
• Other duties as assigned   
• Regular attendance is an essential function of the job.      

Scope

• Staff supervision and development:  No
• Decision making:  Organizational Scope – All US locations/Single Category/Region/District/Distribution Center
• Travel:  Up to 10%
• Flex Designation:  In Office

The anticipated rate for this position is $38.46 per hour depending on location, knowledge, skills, education and experience. Associates can accrue paid sick time up to 64 hours per year unless otherwise required by law. The Company observes 100 hours of paid holiday time.