Truck Upfit Engineering Manager

Are you ready to lead and innovate in the truck and upfitting industry? At Merchants Fleet, we're seeking a Truck Upfit Engineering Manager to oversee our upfitting processes, consult with customers and partners, and create industry-leading solutions. If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for collaboration, innovation, and excellence, we'd love to have you join our team.

Locations Available for this position: Merchants Fleet Headquarters in Hooksett, NH - Chicago, IL - or Remote

What You'll Do:

As the Truck Upfit Engineering Manager, you will:

• Consult and Advise: Partner with external customers, Sales, and internal teams to develop vehicle and upfit specifications, ensuring functionality and compliance.
• Drive Innovation: Establish and manage best-in-class upfitting processes, creating a competitive market advantage.
• Build Relationships: Collaborate with OEMs, upfitters, suppliers, and industry partners to deliver seamless solutions.
• Lead a Team: Manage the workflow, case distribution, and development of the Upfit team, ensuring high performance and exceptional results.
• Analyze and Strategize: Leverage expertise in weight distribution, vehicle dynamics, and regulatory compliance to optimize designs and operational needs.
• Collaborate on Sustainability: Work with the EV team to integrate electric and alternative fuel vehicles into upfit specifications.
• Streamline Processes: Negotiate pricing, issue purchase orders, and oversee vehicle logistics and order strategies.
• Improve Continuously: Monitor KPIs, resolve issues, and identify opportunities to enhance processes and outcomes.

What You Bring:

Experience:

• 10 years in the automotive/truck industry or equivalent technical education with practical experience.
• Minimum 3 years in truck and upfit specification consultation.
• Fleet management or upfitter experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Class 7-8 vehicles and alternative fuels is a plus.

Skills:

• Exceptional communication and presentation abilities to effectively convey technical concepts.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and time management skills.
• Ability to interpret and communicate technical schematics and reports.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Salesforce (CAD experience is a plus).
• Proven leadership skills in team management, coaching, and driving results.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications or Truck Marketing Institute (TMI) training are a plus.

The Company

You're invigorated by team collaboration and a fast-paced work environment. Opportunities for growth motivate you to always bring your A-game. You're tired of being told "no" when you think of ways to improve, innovate, and do things better.

There's a place for people like you. Welcome to Merchants Fleet.

We've been around for more than 60 years, but we're the fastest growing fleet management company in North America. The fleet industry is behind every delivered package, the summertime memories kids make on their way to camp, and the heavy-duty trucks and vans that keep the lights on. That's a lot of responsibility, and why we want our employees to always be at their best.

Everything at Merchants Fleet is fueled by our entrepreneurial spirit, including:

• Leadership who truly lead and engage with employees
• Real career paths and the tools you need to grow and develop
• A work environment that's encouraging and collaborative

We know employees won't stay if they're not happy, which is why we provide a great benefits package on top of our award-winning work environment. In fact, we've just made the "Great Companies to Work For in NH" list for the eighth year in a row and have a 88% employee satisfaction score (higher than the national average of 57%).

So, what are you waiting for? See why a career with Merchants Fleet is the best decision your future self has ever made.

We are so fortunate to have an in-house team of Talent Acquisition Specialists who do an exceptional job meeting all of the needs of our business. For this reason, we do not have a need for external recruiting support.