Collision Repair Specialist

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As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

We are seeking a Collision Repair Specialist to lead the execution of body repairs related to our test and operations fleet vehicles. As an expert, you will review collision damages and work with designated shops to develop repair plans and execute on them. You will support onboarding new shops at various operations locations to help build a Collision repair network. You will collaborate with the Fleet support technician team and program management to support repairs, testing and validation activities, spares forecasting to devise innovative solutions. You will define repair requirements by working with the Quality team to establish repair standards and practices. If you thrive on tackling ambiguous problems and have extensive experience in the collision industry, this role is perfect for you.

Responsibilities:

• Support the collision program team in onboarding collision repair shops to develop a collision network at various operational sites.

• Support the collision repair program in testing and validating repair solutions. Assist with the documentation of repair procedures and methods, thereby enabling SOP development.

• Provide guidance to the repair shops performing repairs on fleet vehicles. Serve as a subject matter expert on all repairs by consulting with the engineering teams.

• Partner with various cross-functional teams to support repair operations as needed, ensuring timely repairs and reducing vehicle downtime.

• Collaborate with the supply chain team and serviceability engineers to develop a spare parts planning strategy for new vehicle releases.

• Support cost estimation for repairs by collaborating with the repair shops and program team for use during collision evaluations.

• Participate in repair activities to identify and document improvement opportunities. Collaborate with tooling engineers to create the necessary tools to advance internal repair capabilities.

• Assist the program team with process development opportunities.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Automotive Technology.

• Minimum of 4-6 years of experience in the collision industry with OEM Structural Repair Certifications from instructor-led training from Tesla, Jaguar, BMW, Mercedes Benz, Audi, etc.

• Ability to explain and demonstrate best practices for all areas of collision repair methodology (cosmetic & structural) pertaining to Sheet Molded Compound, Aluminum, Steel, and Plastics.

• Proven track record in performing complex body related repairs, collaborating with cross-functional teams to create solutions, and independently managing multiple projects.

• Demonstrated ability to perform hands on paint related repair involving minor touch up

• Proven capability in executing practical paint repairs, including minor touch-ups.

• Strong computer skills, proficiency in Catia 3Dx CAD software or/and rapid assimilation of new systems are essential, or willingness and ability to quickly learn.

• Willingness to travel domestically for business purposes as needed.

Bonus Qualifications:

• Experience in developing OEM collision repair certification programs.

• Familiarity with working on forged carbon/carbon fiber automotive bodies.

• Experience collaborating with Vehicle and subsystem and Materials engineering teams to develop and drive testing for repair methods.

• Experience developing OEM procedures, in addition to then performing, validating, and documenting those procedures.

• CATIA experience is an advantage

• Technical training experience

Salary Range:

• $85,000 - $100,000 per year

• The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience

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