Design Analyst

Job Overview

Holman is a family‑owned, global automotive services organization specializing in fleet management, vehicle upfitting, and related services.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

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