Design Analyst I

Job Overview Holman is a family‑owned, global automotive services organization specializing in fleet management, vehicle upfitting, and related services. Responsibilities Core Design & Specification Responsibilities Develop and complete accurate, up‑to‑date specifications for vehicle up‑fits that meet customer requirements. Build and maintain all quoted designs within the company’s quoting and design platform. Validate vehicle chassis specifications against quoted content and identify discrepancies that may create design, fitment, or cost risks. Review Bill of Materials for completeness, accuracy, and feasibility before orders move forward. Fitment, Compatibility & Technical Risk Management Assess fitment and compatibility between selected components, chassis types, and customer‑selected options. Monitor OEM model year changes and supplier product changes to identify fitment risks and cost changes. Estimate labor, parts, and miscellaneous costs for non‑standard configurations. Recommend quoting strategies that balance competitiveness and financial protection. Sales, Customer & Internal Partner Support Guide sales, customers, and production on design requirements and technical constraints. Gather operational details required to complete and validate up‑fit designs. Participate in customer discussions when technical clarity or deeper expertise is needed. Act as the primary point of contact for all design‑related questions. Support assigned accounts, unassigned customer requests, and prospective customer requests. Supplier & Product Team Collaboration Work directly with suppliers for customer‑specific or non‑cataloged products to obtain specifications and fitment details. Collaborate with the product team to request new parts or cataloged configurations. Provide production and field feedback to the product team on catalog accuracy and labor assumptions. Quoting & Pricing Accuracy Provide timely and accurate up‑fit quotes that meet expectations and align with service‑level requirements. Recommend alternative components, suppliers, or installation approaches when constraints require deviations. Finalize complete, orderable quotes that pass cleanly into downstream ordering and production workflows. Design Production Support Resolve design production issues such as missing documentation and chassis discrepancies. Support production throughout the build cycle by clarifying design intent and sourcing missing parts. Conduct post‑build reviews to identify quoting gaps and improvement opportunities. Knowledge/Training & Continuous Improvement Maintain knowledge of chassis availability, OEM specifications, and market trends. Attend training sessions with OEMs, suppliers, and industry partners. Identify opportunities to improve quoting accuracy and reduce downstream issues. Other Responsibilities Perform additional duties and special projects assigned to support customer needs and organizational priorities. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in engineering, automotive, mathematics, or equivalent experience in commercial truck or up‑fitting industries. Strong computer skills and experience with MS Office. 5+ years of experience in automotive or manufacturing environments. Experience reading and interpreting electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics. Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously. Benefits Health Insurance Vision Insurance Dental Insurance Life and Disability Insurance Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts Employee Assistance Program 401(k) plan with company match Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays, Bereavement, and Jury Duty Paid Pregnancy/Parental Leave Paid Military Leave Tuition Reimbursement Equal Opportunity Employment and Accommodations Holman provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. #J-18808-Ljbffr Holman Inc