Join our team and get involved in the process of enhancing and developing accessories for new vehicle models! Develops new accessories for Subaru vehicles, as well as checks the carry over of current accessories on new Subaru models to increase Parts Department sales, profits and enhance vehicle saleability. This position focuses on product management of accessory projects, product engineering, product testing, and managing development activities of suppliers.
Primary Responsibilities
Manages the development of accessory programs from concept through approval. Ensures the accessory meets feature requirements, validation requirements, cost targets, and established engineering approval and availability dates.
Provides engineering support during the development of all new products, to include design assistance, product specifications, development schedules, test requirements, fit and function evaluation, prototype testing, specification modifications, and vehicle processing center installation try-outs. Assists Quality Assurance with resolution of product problems that are design related.
Develops and approves new product installation instructions and packaging that protects the product during shipment and handling as well as labeling.
Reviews and approves product documentation (drawings, certified test reports, initial sample inspection reports) and first article samples.
Maintains previously approved accessories to determine applicability to each new model year's vehicles.
Provides key input into the parts and accessory product planning process in areas including market information, technology changes related to new product development processes, project prioritization from a technical perspective, and supplier evaluations to determine development capability and to assess supplier's performance.
Communicates project status and product plans to various Subaru Management groups (including Subaru Corporation (SBR), Subaru of America (SOA), Subaru of Indiana (SIA), Subaru Research & Development (SRD), Parts Department, etc.) and acts as a product information resource for Product Management, Service, Customer Advocacy, Regional and Zone staff, and other departments.
Supports Quality Assurance Manager in all quality audit activities.
Ability to work in SOA shop and Port locations, along with suppliers at their manufacturing facilities.
Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a driving record that is acceptable or probationary under the SOA Driving Record Evaluation Criteria Policy. Must be approved as an "Authorized Driver" by Risk Management to operate company vehicle prior to vehicle operation.
Hands-on mechanical ability (able to lift and install parts on vehicles).
Problem-solving skills and able to diagnose problems with mechanical/electrical products.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
SALARY RANGE: The recruiting base salary range for this full-time position is $86,700 - $123,800. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. See our Careers landing page for additional information about our compensation and benefit programs. M1
