Product Management Intern

Job Type
Full-time
Description
PowerStop is seeking a Product Management Intern - Rotors and Drums who will assist with the new part development process. The position is hands-on and will enhance the candidate's knowledge of the Automotive Aftermarket, as well as enhance experience with Mechanical Engineering and Metrology.
This is a paid internship with the possibility of a flexible schedule during the fall semester!
KEY RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports to: Product Manager - Rotors and Drums
• Cross-functional: Occasional correspondence with other members of the Product Management Team

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the Product Manager for Rotors and Drums with new part development.
• Order and arrange the delivery (or pick-up) of brake part samples from the parts department at various vehicle dealers in the south/west suburbs of Chicago. In the event a part needs to be picked up at the dealer, the mileage can be reimbursed by PowerStop.
• Photograph and take measurements of the brake part samples and report back to the Product Manager
• Occasional communication with personnel at parts departments to obtain information regarding part fitment

Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS

• Understands how to read a blueprint and general knowledge of how to use metrology equipment (Precision micrometer, measuring caliper, profilometer, etc)
• Completed, or working toward degree in Automotive technology or a focus on Mechanical Engineering
• Strong ability with Google Suite or Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook)
• Favors opportunity over environment; position based in Bedford Park, IL headquarters alongside warehouse setting but with location flexibility during current environment.
• A love of all things automotive and a desire to learn the industry, as well as put a little mud on the tires.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Honesty/integrity. Does not cut corners ethically. Earns trust and maintains confidences. Does what is right, not just what is politically expedient. Speaks plainly and truthfully.
• Analytical skills. Able to intake business and brand objectives, then apply financial rigor and data-driven approach to provide informed recommendations on pricing decisions.
• Teamwork. Reaches out to peers and cooperates with supervisors to establish an overall collaborative working relationship.
• Business and financial acumen. Ability to translate brand objectives into pricing strategies with an eye towards maximizing revenue generation and positive margin impact.
• Detail-Oriented. High degree of comfort in working with large data sets with strong numerical abilities to ensure data integrity and accuracy.
• Proactivity. Acts without being told what to do. Bias towards action. Brings new ideas to the company.
• Efficiency. Able to produce significant output with minimal wasted effort.
• Aggressiveness. Moves quickly and takes a forceful stand without being overly abrasive.
• Follow-through on commitments. Lives up to verbal and written agreements, regardless of personal cost.
• Intelligence. Learns quickly. Demonstrates ability to quickly and proficiently understand and absorb new information.
• Persistence. Demonstrates tenacity and willingness to go the distance to get something done.

At PowerStop we embrace and celebrate the varied backgrounds of our team members and believe that diversity and inclusion among our team is critical to our success. As such, we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented individuals from a diverse candidate pool.