Automotive Account Manager: Growth in Cross-Functional Roles

Compal-USA; Logansport (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Excellent 401k with matching

Generous PTO

Company paid holidays

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Job summary

Compal USA, located in Logansport, Indiana, seeks an Account Manager for the Automotive Electronics Products (AEP) team. You will act as primary contact for assigned customer accounts, supporting manufacturing, quotes, and NPI processes to maintain smooth operations.

This entry-to-mid level role suits someone with hands-on manufacturing or electronics experience who wants broader customer- and program-facing responsibilities while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent relevant work experience.
• 1–3 years of experience in customer service, account management, or manufacturing support in contract manufacturing or electronics environment.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, production scheduling, or supply chain concepts preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; detail-oriented and organized.

Responsibilities

• Serve as day-to-day point of contact for assigned customer accounts.
• Support quotation/RFQ process and monitor quote status.
• Provide new project (NPI) support and coordinate with manufacturing, engineering, supply chain.
• Enter customer forecasts to support capacity, backlog, and inventory planning.
• Communicate order status, shipment timing, tracking, and ASNs.
• Assist with phase-in/phase-out planning for ECRs and obsolescence tracking.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to understand production status and delivery timing.
• Escalate risks to Program Management for timely resolution.

Skills

Customer service

Account management

Manufacturing support

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Excel

ERP (IFS)

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

IFS ERP

Job description

Compal USA, located in Logansport, Indiana, seeks an Account Manager for the Automotive Electronics Products (AEP) team. You will act as primary contact for assigned customer accounts, supporting manufacturing, quotes, and NPI processes to maintain smooth operations.

This entry-to-mid level role suits someone with hands-on manufacturing or electronics experience who wants broader customer- and program-facing responsibilities while collaborating with cross-functional teams.