Automotive Research Assistant

An AUTOMOTIVE OEM is looking for a RESEARCH ASSISTANT to support the organization's engineering group. This LONG TERM CONTRACT POSITION (with possibility of transitioning to direct) will work with a team to research and summarize industry trends, safety features, and possible new products/features.

Day to day (HYBRID - onsite 3 days per week):

• Utilize industry resources to predict future trends from 3rd party safety rating organizations - Latin NCAP, US-NCAP, IIHS, etc
• Continuous monitoring, summarizing, and reporting of industry safety trends
• Technical Safety Data Maintenance - Maintain official external safety test schedules, Develop/Maintain Test Result Databases
• IIHS Top Safety Pick Award - Populate test results and final ratings, Co-work with sales teams and their marketing agencies in correct usage of safety award advertisements, Maintain award status and trophy inventory
• Administrative Support - Team activity, Project coordination, Travel calendar management, Vendor communication, Project status tracking, Budget Support Tasks
• Summarize & report research from 3rd party safety organizations and competitor
• Summarize & report future test protocols / requirement
• Safety research meeting minutes creation
• 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

Qualifications:

• 1 to 3 years' of automotive research experience
• 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
• Familiar with using databases and other research resources
• Proficient in database development
• VBA/Macro, Coding experience and familiarity is a plus
• 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

MUST HAVE: Prior Automotive Related Research Experience

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Automotive Related Research: 1 year (Required)
• Research: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ypsilanti, MI 48198