Technical Specification Engineer

Brandt Group of Companies; Mississauga; Presencial; CAD 80.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive compensation

Continuous Learning

Opportunities for advancement

Comprehensive benefits coverage

Retirement savings programs

Descripción de la vacante

Brandt in Mississauga is seeking a Truck Technical Specification Engineer to develop, write, and maintain accurate Peterbilt truck specifications for our customers, in collaboration with the Sales Manager and Territory Managers.

The ideal candidate understands regional weights and dimensions regulations, truck systems and body installations, and can translate complex technical details into clear documentation to support sales, service, and customers.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Sales, Business Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in technical spec writing, preferably in heavy trucks or automotive.
• Strong understanding of heavy truck systems and regulations such as MTO.
• Excellent written communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical information into clear language for diverse audiences.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills; able to manage multiple projects.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and writing tools.
• Strong verbal and written communication; team-focused.

Responsabilidades

• Clarify technical specifications and troubleshooting docs for Territory Managers and service teams.
• Assist sales visits to tailor specifications to customer needs.
• Ensure consistency in terminology and formatting across docs.
• Work with body builders to optimize specifications.
• Update specs with product changes, new models, regs and change orders.
• Assist in training sales staff on technical documents.
• Review and edit specs for accuracy and clarity.
• Assemble Peterbilt specifications and user manuals from upfitters docs.
• Create charts and diagrams to illustrate specs.
• Collaborate with Peterbilt engineers and district sales managers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Technical writing

Heavy truck knowledge

Written communication

Project management

Collaborative

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Business Management, Engineering, or related field

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Technical writing tools

Descripción del empleo

Brandt is currently seeking a Truck Technical Specification Engineer located in our Mississauga location. The Technical Specification Engineer will be responsible for developing, writing, and maintaining accurate specifications for Peterbilt trucks for our customers along side the Sales Manager and Territory Managers.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of regional weights and dimensions regulations, truck specifications, truck body installations, functionality, and components, along with excellent writing and communication skills.

This role plays a critical part in supporting the sales team, service department, and customers by providing clear and comprehensive technical guidelines when ordering Trucks in various applications for our customers.

Who We Are

Brandt is a customer driven company, privately owned and family run, strengthened by diversification and succeeding through specialization. We operate over 170 locations across Canada, the USA, Australia, and New Zealand.

For nine decades, the people of Brandt have stood shoulder-to-shoulder with the hardworking people that we serve. And really, there’s no place we’d rather be because just like them, it’s when we’re working hard and getting things done that we’re at our best.

Our success is driven by a passionate belief in the unlimited potential of our company and the ultimate success of our customers and we act on that belief every single day.

That’s Powerful Value, Delivered.

What You Will Be Responsible For

• Provide support to the sales and service teams by clarifying technical specifications and troubleshooting documentation-related inquiries from Territory Managers, customers and service departments.
• Support the sales team by accompanying them on customer visits to investigate customer needs, requirements, and preferences, ensuring specifications are appropriately tailored to their application.
• Ensure consistency in terminology and formatting across all specification documentation.
• Work with the preferred Body Builders to optimize functional specifications in each industry, giving us a competitive advantage while following best practices in technical writing.
• Regularly update specifications in line with product changes, new models, industry regulations and corporate spec change orders from Peterbilt.
• Assist in training the sales staff on the use and comprehension of technical documents; ensuring all users have access to the necessary resources to continuously improve knowledge of the specifications in each industry.
• Review and edit existing specifications to ensure accuracy, clarity, and completeness, incorporating feedback from technical experts and body upfitters.
• Assemble clear and concise Peterbilt specifications including user manuals for end users, and preventive service guides for various Peterbilt truck models from Truck upfitters documentation and Peterbilt’s library, ensuring adherence to industry standards and MTO regulations.
• Create charts, diagrams, and other visual aids to enhance training and the understanding of technical specifications and presentations.
• Collaborate with Peterbilt Engineers, district Sales Managers, and the sales team to gather accurate information about heavy truck specifications and features in the various industries.
• Other duties as assigned

What We Look For

• Bachelor’s degree Sales, Business Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Proven experience in technical spec writing, preferably within Government regulators the automotive or heavy truck industry
• Strong understanding of heavy truck systems, specifications, and mechanical principles.
• Proficient in writing clear and concise documentation
• Ability to translate complex technical information into understandable language for a diverse audience.
• Excellent attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficient with documentation tools and software (e.g., Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, technical writing tools).
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation: we offer competitive wages that recognize your skills, experience, and contributions.
• Continuous Learning: through on-the-job training and educational opportunities.
• Opportunities for advancement within a growing company that values initiative and teamwork.
• Comprehensive benefits coverage: including health, dental, insurances, and more to support your and your family’s wellbeing.
• Retirement savings programs: Company matching pension and RRSP programs to help you invest in your future.

When you work for Brandt, we work for you. It’s as simple as that!