Who we are:

Our DNA is rooted in automotive design, engineering and testing. We're driven by our dedication to providing the best service there is and by the pride that comes with having earned the trust of the premier names in the industry. We trace our heritage back over 70 years, from the automotive engineering centers in Detroit to the hot weather proving grounds in the Southwest and on to the high-tech sophistication of the latest advanced driver-assistance systems being developed by automotive and technology companies worldwide.

What we do:

Technical Professionals Group provides validation, durability, mileage accumulation and quality testing services for vehicle and mechanized equipment projects and programs in the engineering, R&D, quality control and quality assurance sectors of the automotive industry.

What we offer you:

• Home Daily
• Weekly Pay/Direct Deposit
• Schedule Flexibility
• Fun and innovative work environment
• Creative ability to develop new ideas and content for marketing materials

What we are looking for:

• The incumbent is expected to perform the following functions that the company has determined are essential to this position:

  • Interact regularly with customers, in person, as the primary point of contact for automotive testing and related activities.
  • Support rental/leasing of Proving Ground facilities including test tracks, garage, and office space.
  • Schedule and coordinate daily test track and facility usage and maintain the FTTA testing schedule.
  • Evaluate customer test plans for safety and perform risk assessments.
  • Assist with the development and implementation of rules and regulations related to test track operations.
  • Maintain accurate records of facility and resource utilization and prepare reports for customers and management.
  • Manage documents and processes related to test track operations including quotations, purchase orders, invoices, and legal agreements.
  • Support sales activities including trade shows, marketing events, and the acquisition of new customers.
  • Participate in the development of advertising materials such as brochures and websites.
  • Other tasks and duties as assigned.

  Required Skills and Experience:

  • 2 years' experience supporting operations or administration / working in a business atmosphere. Automotive experience is preferred, but not required.
  • Demonstrated competence preparing quotations, invoices, purchase orders, and other official documents/records.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills for internal and external contacts
  • Ability to develop technical and business correspondence
  • Strong computer skills and ability to create graphs, spreadsheets, and charts
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills.
  • Highly flexible and adaptable, self-starter, capable of working on multiple projects concurrently.
  • Proficient computer skills and knowledge of current technologies (SharePoint, MS Office, Excel).

  Beneficial Skills and Experience:

  • Experience working at a proving ground supporting vehicle testing
  • Knowledge of safety regulations and requirements with a safety-first mindset (OSHA compliance, etc.)
  • Knowledge of continuous improvement processes including PDCA and Kaizen
  • Creative ability to develop new ideas and content for marketing materials
  • Advanced knowledge of SharePoint
  • Experience with event planning / coordination
  • Experience in automotive industry with understanding of standard job functions and requirements within the industry.
  • Experience in multi-cultural environment, preferably Japanese-based.

  Education/Training/Certifications

  • Associate's degree or higher
  • Experience level will be taken into consideration

  Work Environment Requirements

  • This is not a work from home or hybrid position. Must be able to perform job duties onsite, except those duties that are customarily or by their nature performed offsite (for example, offsite customer visits).
  • Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment where constructive criticism is encouraged.
  • Must be able to work on multiple assignments at once, and complete assignments within deadline and budget (if applicable) with satisfactory quality.
  • Must be able to operate a personal computer, telephone and other office equipment.
  • Must be able to operate as an effective team member.
  • Must be committed to a high standard of safety, and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all company safety policies.

  Attendance/Work Hour Requirements

  • Must maintain an acceptable attendance record.
  • Must be willing and available to work such weekends and holidays as necessary and desirable to meet business needs.

  Travel Requirements

  • Less than 5%·
  Must be willing and available to travel to such locations and with such frequency as is necessary and desirable to meet business needs.

Important Items:

• Safety Sensitive position requiring all persons assigned to activity be drug free and pass drug screen.