Automotive Press Fleet Technician - Innovative Company

Who we are…

Established in 1953, Kett Engineering has exclusively served the automotive industry for over three decades. Kett’s core values of integrity, customer service excellence, and teamwork, combined with years of experience have made it a leading service provider in automotive testing and development.

Kett provides services to automotive manufacturers, Tier-1 suppliers, and technology companies on public roads, proving grounds, off-road, and at engineering and technical centers. Kett’s core service offerings include contract recruiting and staffing, proving ground management, test program development, field and fleet test development, data acquisition and reporting, mapping programs and test trip staffing, and logistics and support.

We are currently looking for an Experienced Automotive Press Fleet Technician to join our team and work with our customer, an innovative German vehicle manufacturer at their facilities in Auburn Hills, MI.

Minimum years of relevant experience needed to perform the job:

 5-7 years Automotive background & technical experience.

Schedule:

·         Monday – Friday

·         9-hour days/45-hour week

·         Occasional Saturday

·         Occasional Overtime

·         Frequent Domestic Travel (20% of year)

·         Infrequent International (Germany) Travel.

Role Summary:

·         Ensure perfect Press fleet vehicle condition with latest technical improvements applied

·         Support Press events and auto shows as needed, working with Manufacturer’s Press technical team

·         Perform the full range of automotive maintenance and repair on Press fleet vehicles

Role Responsibilities:

·         Ensure perfect technical condition of Press fleet vehicles for loan to automotive press (e.g. car magazines)

·         Perform PDI (Perfect Delivery Inspection) on vehicles when they are received into the Press fleet

·         Conduct thorough vehicle inspections before “buff books” and lifestyle publication loans

·         Document all modifications, repairs and complaints against each Press fleet vehicle

·         Perform vehicle road test drives to identify and repair vehicles deficiencies

·         Order replacement parts when needed

·         Ensure all relevant TSB and Campaigns are performed to Press fleet vehicles

·         Coordinate spare parts and organize the return of defective parts to Manufacturer for analysis

·         Support PR vehicle launch technical activities including press event and auto shows with press demonstration vehicles

·         Work closely with Product Support team on vehicle technical issues identified

·         Maintain technical proficiency by attending relevant Manufacturer’s training

Qualifications:

Desired:

·         German language skills

·         Audi or ASE certified technician

Required:

·         High School Diploma or equivalent

·         Automotive vocational technical training

·         Dealership product training

·         Certificate in Automotive Technology or equivalent work experience

·         Valid driver’s license with good DMV record

Skills:

·         Plan and organizes

·         Analytical and conceptual thinking – using logic and reason, creative and strategic

·         Communication skills – interpersonal, presentation and written

·         Computer savvy – skilled in the use of software

·         Integration – joining people, processes or systems

·         Influencing and negotiation skills

·         Problem solving

·         Resource management

Physical Requirements:

·         Often driving a motor vehicle, incl. performance class, special training required

·         Commonly sit at a desk or table

·         Frequent walk, stand, or stoop.

·         Occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds