https://careers.niada.com Latest NIADA Career Center Jobs Tue, 27 Apr 2021 10:22:23 Z https://careers.niada.com/jobs/rss/14722565/vintage-racing-team-crew-chief https://careers.niada.com/jobs/rss/14722565/vintage-racing-team-crew-chief Hamel, Illinois,   The ideal candidate will come from a racing team or be an amateur driver Seeking a technician that can be the care taker for a personal collection of vintage and modern race cars for road racing events.  Limited schedule of 8-10 events in a full season.  When not at an event, working on a collection of vintage vehicles for the owner of Gateway Bronco.   Typical duties: Maintenance of historic vintage race cars Repair of race cars at events Support of transportation to and from events nationally Support of car shows nationally Car building capability is desired, but not required, for building of unique vehicles  Travel schedule is 8-10 events, lasting 2-3 days per year       Required: 3+ years race team background Positive attitude Interest in vintage cars and trucks  Highly desired: Former race team technician Sign on bonus is possible along with relocation assistance. Sat, 24 Apr 2021 21:24:08 -0400 https://careers.niada.com/jobs/rss/14712540/content-creator https://careers.niada.com/jobs/rss/14712540/content-creator West Chester, Pennsylvania, Quadratec is the expert Jeep® parts and accessories Omni-channel retailer and wholesaler. Our obsession with Jeeps is borderline outrageous. The only thing we care more about than Jeeps is creating a mind-blowing customer experience.  Quadratec is continually seeking ways to expand our product lines now is the perfect time to consider a career with our team!  Why you ask?  Because we’ve got something special under our hood! Quadratec is currently recruiting for a creative, motivated, and digitally enabled Content Creator to join our new and exciting Ford Bronco ® team.  The ideal candidate will be an avid car and off-road enthusiast who can create profound content and deliver colorful and motivating write-ups that the 4-wheeling and off-roading community appreciates and enjoys.  This candidate enjoys working with Bronco® and/or off-roading vehicles and will create the best-in-class engagement experience for Quadratec’s newest brand of products. Duties and Responsibilities: Work with our graphics, photography, and videos teams to create rich content through brainstorming, outlining, mocking-up, writing, and collaborating their way through every project Own the content on a new website that is dedicated to Bronco® products and information Write articles for the new Bronco® line of products and events Author social media posts to publish on the website and associated social media platforms Conduct interviews with subject matter experts, social influencers and individuals immersed in the Bronco® and off-roading communities to learn more about current trends, developments, and perceptions about the Bronco market Be involved with content creation for other Quadratec brands Research and develop article concepts with the Sales and Marketing team Grow our forum presence by generating and posting fresh content the Bronco® community would appreciate, such as tutorials, reviews, recommendations, and more Collaborate with the Marketing team to generate written content for email campaigns Work with inhouse photographers to clearly define the photos needed from a shoot to complement the written content it will be paired with Ensure all our new product launches and Group Buys are successful by determining what content the community wants and then making sure we have it Help post captivating content on social media that builds an authentic brand Other duties as assigned Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Must be a fellow automotive/motorsport/powersport enthusiast Passionate about writing with the ability to create blog posts, DIY threads, articles, publications, and videos with examples to prove it Articulate with extremely clear written and verbal communication skills. Grammar-hounds welcome Good story telling skills that keeps the reader’s and viewer’s attention An active user of popular social media platforms Comfortable in front of and behind a camera Lifelong learners that are stoked to learn new ideas, explore new ways of communicating, and digging their teeth into mastering new skills Self-motivated, with the ability to multi-task and work independently Strong project management, organizational, and time management skills Excellent teamwork skills to engage productively with other design professionals Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED 3+ years’ experience in work experience in journalism and/or digital content industry Specific knowledge of Ford Bronco® products Working knowledge of SEO/SEM and social media platforms Experience in graphic design a plus Wed, 21 Apr 2021 13:32:39 -0400 https://careers.niada.com/jobs/rss/14659371/instructional-content-writer https://careers.niada.com/jobs/rss/14659371/instructional-content-writer West Chester, Pennsylvania, Quadratec is the expert Jeep® parts and accessories Omni-channel retailer and wholesaler. Our obsession with Jeeps is borderline outrageous. The only thing we care more about than Jeeps is creating a mind-blowing customer experience. Quadratec is currently recruiting and interviewing for a creative, motivated, and digitally enabled Instructional Content Writer with Graphic Design experience to join our fast-paced Private Label team.  The ideal candidate will be an avid car enthusiast who is a conceptual thinker and has a mechanical mindset with a visual imagination.  This candidate enjoys working with Jeep® and/or off-roading vehicles installing aftermarket parts and accessories and will create the best-in-class installation experience for Quadratec’s Private Label brand and products. Duties and Responsibilities: Collaborate with R&D team for comprehensive development of instructional content for Quadratec’s Private Label Disassemble and assemble automotive aftermarket parts and accessories to develop and implement instructional “how-to” installation manuals, for print and digital Design user experiences based on the principles of instructional design and usability Produce clear concise photographs for use in design layouts when necessary Author content and create copy for instruction manuals Lay out material for publication Partner with design team in the drafting & designing brochures, catalogs and creating publications as needed Other duties as assigned Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Strong writing and editing skills with experience in content and instructional manuals Excellent analytical, mechanical, and critical thinking skills Experience creating user assistance and interactive learning content, print and digital Ability to apply design thinking to create a positive learning/content user experience Capacity to turn complex information into human understandable content for everyday use Ability to create engaging and interactive learning experiences. Proficiency in Adobe CC applications, specifically InDesign Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) Excellent attention to detail Skilled at producing original photographic artwork for print content, a plus Self-motivated, with the ability to multi-task and work independently Strong project management, organizational, and time management skills Excellent teamwork to engage productively with other design professionals Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED 3+ years’ experience in automotive industry with demonstrated technical abilities to install automotive parts and accessories, specifically Jeep products, preferred Experience in graphic design, instructional design and/or product documentation, a plus Thu, 08 Apr 2021 13:37:49 -0400 https://careers.niada.com/jobs/rss/14635884/engine-builder-r-d-mechanic https://careers.niada.com/jobs/rss/14635884/engine-builder-r-d-mechanic Azusa, California, Banks is currently seeking a full time Engine Builder/R&D Mechanic to work in house at our location on our Southern California campus. Summary:  Develops improved or new designs for automotive engines, or modifies existing engines on production vehicles, and directs building, modification, and testing of vehicle engines. Successful candidate will: Assist the engineering R&D group in developing racing and street performance engines and customizations. Tear down, design, build, rebuild, fine tune and test diesel and gasoline engines to improve gasoline and engine power efficiency; take measurements, blueprint and prototype new components. Operate lathe and mill, boring and honing equipment, cylinder head build equipment and NDT inspection equipment to build engine components to specification.       Conduct experiments and tests on existing designs and equipment, using tools such as a flow bench, to obtain data on function of and performance of equipment. Analyze data to develop new designs for motors and other related mechanical, hydraulic, cooling and electromechanical components and systems in automotive equipment. Direct and coordinate building or modification of automotive engines to meet performance goals and ensure conformance with engineering design. Monitor the health of engines by performing routine inspections such as leak down, compression, cylinder bore scope, oil sample analysis and more. Generate reports based on findings. Work with the instrument and test group to perform test activities on engines under designated conditions; analyze test data; identify and resolve engine performance problems; alter or modify design to obtain specified functional and operational performance. Disassemble engines and adjust or replaces parts; reassemble engines and listen to engine in action to detect operational difficulties. Assist in instrumentation of engine with various sensors and installation of engine into DYNO test cells or vehicles. Maintain inventory of engine components and consumables required for the job. Source required parts and work with purchasing team to procure items for upcoming projects. Minimum of 3+ years tearing down, designing, installing, building and testing automotive engines Must have an understanding of Gas and Diesel engines and knowledge of turbocharging and supercharging Must be able to create, read and interpret blueprints Must be familiar with engine and chassis dynamometers, and have knowledge of race engine tuning and an enthusiasm for automotive high performance Must have the ability to read and/or write, analyze, interpret and create engineering documents, technical drawings, business correspondence, technical specifications and test results Must be able to lift and/or move up to 30-50 pounds. About Us: Banks Power offers a competitive salary and a benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, LTD, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and Aflac plans along with a generous 401k Match.  Banks Power provides a pleasant, professional, and dynamic work environment.  _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Certain positions with Gale Banks Engineering require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum. Gale Banks Engineering provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gale Banks Engineering complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Gale Banks Engineering expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gale Banks Engineering’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. Fri, 02 Apr 2021 19:46:10 -0400 https://careers.niada.com/jobs/rss/14635522/wholesale-account-manager https://careers.niada.com/jobs/rss/14635522/wholesale-account-manager Nationwide, Quadratec is the expert Jeep® parts and accessories Omni-channel retailer and wholesaler. Our obsession with Jeeps is borderline outrageous. The only thing we care more about than Jeeps is creating a mind-blowing customer experience. Quadratec is currently recruiting and interviewing for a knowledgeable and experienced Wholesale Account Manager to join our Sales team. The ideal candidate will reside the Southeast region of the U.S. and must be passionate about our products with demonstrated experience and motivation to excel in the automotive industry. Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for generating new wholesale business and growing existing business in the Jeep aftermarket/parts division by helping to create solutions through constant customer consultation Researching potential leads from various resources and converting leads to active accounts Customer service support for all customer needs such as answering potential client questions and follow-up call questions Tracking weekly, monthly, and quarterly performance and sales metrics Meet and exceed sales goals and metrics as set by the organization Maintain up-to-date customer and prospect records and participate in development of sales forecasts Develop sales strategies and increase the overall sales of Quadratec Branded products Build business relationships with business owners in the automotive aftermarket with jobbers, dealerships, service shops, fleets, etc. Answer high volume phone calls and/or emails; technical questions, sales, pricing, custom orders, order status, etc. Coordinate customer/order needs with other internal departments, i.e. Accounting and Shipping. Maximize opportunities to expand sales and makes recommendations of products by analyzing customer needs Maintain high level of confidentiality of customer records Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance. Some travel required to build and maintain relationships with key accounts Other duties as assigned     Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 5+ years sales experience within the automotive (or similar) industry Excellent verbal and written communication skills; the ability to call, connect and interact with potential customers Must have technical/mechanical aptitude with automotive parts and products, Jeep products preferred Must be a self-starter and self-motivated with strong organizational skills Strong computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft products (Word, Excel) and sales databases Fri, 02 Apr 2021 12:03:50 -0400