Research Assistant - Automotive
Location
Ann Arbor, MI | United States
Job description
Responsibilities:
- Utilize industry resources to predict future trends from 3rd party safety rating organizations
o Latin NCAP, US-NCAP, IIHS, etc
- Continuous monitoring, summarizing, and reporting of industry safety trends
- Technical Safety Data Maintenance
o Maintain official external safety test schedules
o Develop/Maintain Test Result Databases
- · IIHS Top Safety Pick Award
o Populate test results and final ratings
o Co-work with sales teams and their marketing agencies in correct usage of safety award advertisements
o Maintain award status and trophy inventory
o Team activity, project, and travel calendar maintenance
o Vendor communication
o Project status tracking
o Budget Support Tasks
- Monitor / Analyze budget status
- Purchase process support (RFQ, Purchase Request, Invoice submission)
Other Responsibilities:
o Summarize & report research from 3rd party safety organizations and competitor
o Summarize & report future test protocols / requirement
o Safety research meeting minutes creation
o General administrative support for department as needed
- Work collaboratively with cross functional teams (internal and external organizations)
- Maintain short term/long term schedules & budgets
- Travel up to 5% maximum
Requirements
Experience and Skills
- 1 to 3-year experience in similar field
- Demonstrated ability to read, comprehend, and summarize complex technical information into easy to understand report
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to rapidly changing business requirements
- Knowledge of Automotive Industry (safety related topics)
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality, demonstrate integrity, and ethical behavior
- VBA/Macro, Coding experience and familiarity a plus
Minimum Requirements:
- Familiar with using databases and other research resources
- Proficient in database development
- Proficient time management and organization skills
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and with others
- Excellent Communication Skills (oral and written)
- Strong Analytical and reporting skills
- Proficient skills in MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
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