Role Description: 

The Body Serviceability & Collision Lead is responsible for influencing early product designs to meeting service requirements in the Body and Collision commodities. They are responsible to assess future product designs, fulfill field collision technical support, and prepare the technical documentation for collision repair procedures and training.  

 

This team must provide the collision repair strategy for the collision repair manual author, facilitate physical repair trials, and define the technical training and equipment requirements for the certified network. This resource serves as the main point of contact for proper and safe repair for the collision industry as it relates to Stellantis-based vehicles.  

 

Core responsibilities: 

Body Collision Serviceability / Damageability Assessments  Technical Collision Repair Assistance  Collision Training Development and Facilitation

Basic Requirements: 

Bachelor's degree in Automotive Technology, Engineering, or similar field  5+ years of automotive technical experience in Auto Body/Collision Repair  2+ years of working with automotive body structures, lighting, fascias / bumper covers, wiper systems, doors, glass, etc.  2+ years of collision body repair experience (estimator or body shop experience)  Demonstrated technical understanding of field collision repair techniques & industry service practices  In-depth knowledge of Auto Body/Collision Repair requirements   Understands process development, program management, and problem solving techniques  Must be comfortable presenting to all levels of management  Exceptional communication, presentation and team building skills  Strong problem solving, planning and analytical  Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Powerpoint, Word, Excel, or equivalent applications  Strong organizational skills  Must be trustworthy and conduct themselves professionally   Must be willing to travel domestically (minimal travel expected) 

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

Experience interfacing with Engineering/manufacturing personnel  Experienced in working with manufacturing facilities  Ability to navigate CAD and interface with 3D models   ASE and/or I-CAR Certifications