Career

RESPONSIBILITIES

•    Respond to SEMA members and Association staff requests for vehicle product data and information. Maintain and compile records of requests for information.

•    Maintain databases of all vehicle product data provided by the OEMs and interact with SEMA’s OEM staff to facilitate data transfer.

•    Develop internal logs and databases as updates of vehicle product data are received from the OEMs and vehicle scanning.

•    Ensure that all data provided by the OEMs is secured, controlled, and accessed only by those authorized to do so.

•    Periodically inform and update members and Association staff of the vehicle product data available.

•    Develop and maintain regular reports of interest to members and Association management based on data provided by the OEMs and its usage by members.

•    Help establish member and non-member usage rates and fees for vehicle technical data provided to SEMA by the OEMs.

•    Assist in the development and implementation of a marketing program to promote vehicle data resources to SEMA members.

•    Member interface with the marketing of the Rapid Prototyping (3D Printing) service: advertising, member contact, pricing quotations and production solutions.

•    Interact with OEM staff members who are responsible for the Tech Transfer Program to promote growth, problem solving, compliance of OEM data restrictions.

•    Help coordinate and assist with SEMA Measuring Sessions & vehicle scanning sessions.

•    Help coordinate and assist SEMA members with product development, through the following services: CAD data distribution management, Rapid Prototyping (3D Printing), 3D Scanning, and Reverse Engineering.

•    When directed by management, perform other assignments and duties as required.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE PREFERRED

•    Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related field

•    Thorough knowledge of automotive components and their functions.

•    Thorough understanding of CAD Design, Original/Aftermarket Vehicle Component(s), working with CAD data and various file formats, operating a 3D Printer, operating a 3D Scanner, managing CAD databases, and knowledge of reverse engineering software to aid product design & development.

•    Interesting in studying different vehicle makes, trims, and model year differences/changes.

•    Strong verbal and written communication skills with excellent organizational skills.

•    Good working knowledge of CAD and related software applications.

•    Ability to perform CAD conversion between different formats.

•    Doctoring CAD Data for better use by cleaning up or modifying files.

•    Knowledge of solid and surface modeling techniques.

•    Strong understanding of engineer design process.

•    Computer literate with understanding of computer systems including, but not limited to the following software packages: Microsoft Word, Power Point, Microsoft Excel.

•    Working knowledge and/or training in the following CAD software: Solidworks, CATIA Geomagic Design X, PolyWorks, VXelements, and/or Artec Studio.

•    Ability to perform on-line data searches.

•    Ability to interact with all members and Association staff in a professional and cooperative manner.

•    One year of direct related experience, or completed education related to performing similar job duties with the stated necessary skills or proficiencies.

•    SAE experience a plus

•    Automotive enthusiast is a plus

This position will be working onsite. No remote opportunity available for this position.

BENEFITS

We offer a full range of benefits for our employees and their eligible dependents including Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision), 401K, Vacation, Holidays, Sick time, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance and AD&D and Long-Term Disability to name a few.