Product Development Specialist

WeatherTech•Bolingbrook, IL

3d•$55,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

WeatherTech Direct is seeking a well-qualified Product Development Specialist to support the development and maintenance of new and existing products by collecting, validating, and updating product and vehicle data. This role builds and maintains strong relationships with domestic and international contacts, as well as internal and external business partners, to help ensure product quality, accuracy, and successful application development. This is a great opportunity to join the WeatherTech Direct team! Employees who demonstrate EXCELLENT performance, attitude, and punctuality have the potential to earn end of year bonuses and pay increases!

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
2+ years of prior product development experience
Meticulous attention to detail and mechanical aptitude
Knowledge and interest in the automotive industry
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong data search and data entry skills
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with external contacts, customers, and internal departments
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both verbal and written formats
Valid driver’s license and demonstrated safe driving record
Valid passport
Must be authorized to work in the United States

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain positive, professional relationships with local and international automotive contacts
Collaborate with Design team to develop and enhance new and existing products
Collaborate with the International team to develop products for new vehicle applications
Evaluate enhancements to existing products and translate research discoveries into usable and marketable products as needed
Communicate with multiple departments throughout the company to deliver product related support
Use available search tools to scan surrounding areas for new and available vehicles to test fit prototypes and approve design changes
Travel to various off-site locations, both domestic and international, to perform vehicle audits and prototype fitments, ensuring proper fit and function of new and existing parts within designated vehicle applications
Research and document product and vehicle related data
Continuously enter, maintain, and update product data within the internal product information database
Travel domestically and internationally as required to support audits, prototype fitments, and related product development activities
Work a full-time schedule
Perform other duties as assigned