Hybrid Content Specialist: Automotive Data & CAD

Mitchell International, Inc.; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Tuition Reimbursement

HSA/FSA

Life Insurance

Job summary

Mitchell International, Inc. in San Diego, CA is seeking a Content Specialist 1 to support our Content Management by collecting, processing, and publishing vehicle dimensions data used for collision repair.

You will collect, analyze, and document critical vehicle measurement data that supports the Mitchell Collision Repair Database and related repair/estimating applications in the automotive industry. This is a hands-on role in a two-person team with onsite guidance and safety focus.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1–5 years of relevant experience in automotive collision/repair, technical research, vehicle inspection, or related technical content/data environments.
• Familiarity with vehicle measurement concepts and tools (e.g., metrology equipment, 3D scanning, probing/coordinate measurement) preferred; willingness to learn required.
• Working knowledge of CAD/drafting tools (e.g., AutoCAD or similar) preferred.
• Experience with digital photo capture and basic image editing (e.g., Photoshop or similar) preferred.
• Must be able to work a hybrid schedule in the San Diego area (Miramar).
• Automotive certifications such as ASE and/or I-CAR are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with onsite vehicle measurement and data collection, including 3D scanning, probing, and capturing height/width/length coordinates.
• Operate safely in a shop environment, including supporting vehicle lifting on a 2-post lift and following required safety procedures.
• Use basic hand tools (e.g., torque wrench, impact tools, sockets) to remove/reinstall wheels and panels as needed for access to measurement points.
• Capture and organize digital photos and prepare images for use in final deliverables.
• Create and update technical drawings/illustrations (e.g., underbody "blueprint" style layouts) using CAD tools such as AutoCAD.
• Process collected data remotely on non-measurement days, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely entry into internal databases.
• Collaborate closely with a two-person measurement team and onsite leadership to coordinate daily workload and maintain a safe working environment.
• Communicate professionally with local dealerships and other partners to help source vehicles for measurement, explaining the purpose and process clearly.
• Support ongoing improvements to data collection and processing workflows to increase consistency and efficiency.
• Maintain clear documentation and follow established standards to ensure published content meets quality expectations.

Skills

Automotive collision/repair

Metrology tools

CAD drafting

3D scanning

Photoshop

Communication skills

Teamwork

Data processing

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

3D scanners

MS Office

CRM software

Job description

Mitchell International, Inc. in San Diego, CA is seeking a Content Specialist 1 to support our Content Management by collecting, processing, and publishing vehicle dimensions data used for collision repair.

You will collect, analyze, and document critical vehicle measurement data that supports the Mitchell Collision Repair Database and related repair/estimating applications in the automotive industry. This is a hands-on role in a two-person team with onsite guidance and safety focus.