Automotive BluePrinting Apprenticeship

Snap-on; Wixom (MI); On-site; USD 27,552 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

Car-O-Liner offers a two-year apprenticeship designed to train and mentor you in the world’s largest measurement database, vehicle measuring data, and serviceability optimization. You will learn from experts and collaborate with OEM teams to influence design for repairability.

The role emphasizes vehicle structural knowledge, math skills, and CAD familiarity, with hands-on experience in mounting, clamping, and data validation across current and future models.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in collision industry.
• 2+ years of experience in automotive collision repair services.
• 2+ years of experience in vehicle assembly/disassembly/repair in the collision industry.
• Strong mathematical aptitude.
• Ability to work closely with a mentor on a daily basis.
• Vehicle disassembly and reassembly experience.
• Exposure to CAD is highly desired (CAD Software).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Automotive OEM teams to influence vehicle design for serviceability.
• Engage with global engineering teams on mounting/clamping for current and future models.
• Assist in creation and validation of vehicle measuring data for estimation and repair.
• Identify essential mounting fixtures and clamps to minimize need for specialized tooling.
• Support engineering and service teams to maintain industry leadership.
• Ensure products meet safety and quality standards.
• Participate in serviceability trials and benchmarking.
• Support review of Product Manuals and service information updates.

Skills

Mathematical aptitude

CAD exposure

Mentor collaboration

Vehicle structural knowledge

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in collision industry

Tools

CAD Software

Job description

Starting Pay for Market: $20-24/hr based on experience

Car-O-Liner is excited to offer an apprenticeship opportunity for the right individual. This individual will have a unique opportunity to learn from an industry leader and take part in revolutionizing the collision repair process. They will become an integral part in the collection, support, and development of the world’s largest measurement database. They will assist in the validation and creation of detailed measuring points, clamping data and setup information for past, current and future vehicle models necessary to support the collision repair industry. Engage in opportunities collaborating with all the automotive OEMs in the development and collection of critical serviceability areas to ensure that new vehicles can be repaired efficiently and effectively in support of the insurance and repair industry. This is a 2-year apprenticeship program where the individual will work side-by-side with our existing North America expert and our global engineering team to become our next subject matter expert.

This role demands a strong understanding of vehicle structural design, materials and their associated repair methods. They must also possess good mechanical, mathematical, geometry, and visual skills. Exposure to Computer Aided Design CAD is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Proactively collaborate with Automotive OEM teams to influence vehicle design for enhanced serviceability and overall customer ownership experience.
• Engage with global engineering teams in the design and testing of vehicle mounting/clamping required to service and repair current and future models.
• Assist in the creation and validation of vehicle measuring data utilized in the estimation and repairing of damaged vehicles.
• Strategically identify essential mounting fixtures and clamps required for Car-O-Liner products, while actively working to minimize the overall need for specialized tooling.
• Support the engineering and service teams in maintaining industry leadership and partnerships.
• Ensure products meet all safety & quality standards.
• Participate in serviceability trials and competitive benchmarking activities.
• Support Product Manual reviews
• Support the maintenance, updates, and authoring of new service information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience in collision industry.
• 2+ years of experience in automotive collision repair services
• 2+ years of experience in vehicle assembly/disassembly/repair in the collision industry
• Strong mathematical aptitude
• Ability to work closely with Mentor on a daily basis
• Ability to listen
• Vehicle disassembly and reassembly experience

Even Better, You May Have…

• I-CAR and/or ASE certifications in Collision Repair Technology
• CAD Software/ Data experience
• Welding experience with Steel, Aluminum, Ultra High Strength Steel, etc.
• ADAS experience
• Ability to manage critical timing and conflicting demands
• Project manage and progress multiple workstreams at once
• Lead through influence and collaborate across Enterprise
• Use data and customer insights to influence strategic decisions
• Problem solve against competing cross-functional priorities

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Car‑O‑Liner, we encourage you to apply!