Director of Automotive Technical Training & Development

About The Company

Celebrating 50 years as a trusted leader in automotive service and a Franchise 500 top-rated brand. At Precision Tune Auto Care, you’ll be part of a team committed to integrity, safety, and top-quality customer service. We provide total car care—from oil changes and diagnostics to engine repairs and scheduled maintenance—and we’re passionate about keeping drivers safe on the road. If you’re looking to build your career with a proven, customer-focused brand, we’d love to have you on our team.

Our service centers provide total car care, from oil changes and scheduled maintenance to diagnostics, advanced automotive repair, and engine replacement. Our culture is focused on integrity, vehicle safety, technical excellence, and customer care. Precision Tune Auto Care is owned by Icahn Enterprises L.P. ("Icahn Enterprises"; NASDAQ: IEP).

Precision Tune Auto Care is seeking a Director of Automotive Technical Training & Development with deep, hands‑on automotive technical expertise to lead technical training and technician development programs across our service center network. This role is designed for an experienced automotive professional who combines extensive technical knowledge with a passion for teaching and developing others. Ideal backgrounds may include Master Automotive Technician, automotive instructor, technical trainer, automotive manufacturer/OEM or R&D professional, dealership technical leader, or a similar automotive technical role.

The successful candidate must have advanced knowledge of internal combustion engines, automotive diagnostics, mechanical and electrical systems, and modern vehicle technology, along with the ability to teach, coach, and develop technicians. Experience with hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs) is highly desirable.

• Serve as a subject‑matter expert in automotive repair, diagnostics, service procedures, and technical training.
• Develop and personally deliver classroom, virtual, and hands‑on technical training for automotive technicians.
• Create practical training focused on diagnostics, troubleshooting, repair procedures, and technical competency—not simply parts replacement.
• Provide advanced instruction on internal combustion engines, including engine operation, fuel, ignition, emissions, cooling, lubrication, induction, and exhaust systems.
• Develop training related to electrical, electronic, computerized, and diagnostic systems.
• Incorporate hybrid and EV technology, high‑voltage safety, battery systems, and EV diagnostics into training as appropriate.
• Assess technician capabilities, identify skill gaps, and establish technical competency standards.
• Develop technical curriculum, training materials, assessments, demonstrations, and job aids.
• Visit service centers to evaluate technician proficiency, provide technical coaching, and measure training effectiveness.
• Stay current on automotive technology, diagnostic equipment, repair procedures, and industry standards.

• Lead the company's broader Learning & Development strategy in partnership with HR, Operations, field leadership, and executive leadership.
• Partner with franchisees and Operations to identify technical and operational training needs.
• Develop training programs for franchise leadership, managers, and field personnel, including safety, compliance, and operational requirements.
• Establish metrics to measure training effectiveness, technician proficiency, business impact, and ROI.
• Support new systems, processes, and operational initiatives through targeted training.
• Manage training resources, budgets, and external vendors as applicable.

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