By SEMA Editors

Latest Jobs Added to SEMA Career Center

Are you hunting for a new job? The SEMA Career Center has a comprehensive listing of automotive-related job openings around the country. Here are some of the latest jobs posted to the website.

Motorsports Mechanic: Canepa is hiring a motorsports mechanic with a broad knowledge base of all mechanical aspects of a vehicle, from suspension and brakes to engine and transmission. Candidates must have experience in IMSA Sports cars, GTP and GT, Trans-Am, WEC or an equivalent racing background, and an exceptional diagnostic ability, along with race preparation experience.

Product and Service Advisor: Steamericas Inc. is hiring a product and service advisor with a strong customer service and/or sales background. Responsibilities include troubleshooting product issues via phone, video conference and emails; monitoring open cases and ensuring same-day response; proactively calling out to resolve open issues and build relationships with customers; and establishing professional relationships with key personnel in customer accounts. Candidates must have at least five years of client-facing customer service or sales experience and ability to multitask and build and expand relationships with customer contacts.

Inside Salesperson: Stillen is hiring an inside salesperson with strong knowledge in foreign and domestic automobiles, an automotive passion and sales experience. The company will provide product, marketing and support staff for this position.

Attendee registration is for distributors, retailers, installers, PR/marketing staff and buyers who will meet with exhibitors. Applicants may be required to submit proof of industry employment. Approved domestic attendees registered prior to October 11 will receive their badges in the mail.

Attendee registration is for distributors, retailers, installers, PR/marketing staff and buyers who will meet with exhibitors. Applicants may be required to submit proof of industry employment. Approved domestic attendees registered prior to October 11 will receive their badges in the mail.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is proposing to require manufacturers of motor vehicles, tires and child-restraint systems to retain records for 10 years rather than five. The requirement is found in Part 576 of NHTSA’s regulations governing record retention. Information covered includes warranty claims, consumer complaints, field reports and other records concerning alleged and proven motor vehicle or motor-vehicle equipment defects and malfunctions that may be related to motor-vehicle safety. A provision in the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act requires NHTSA to lengthen the retention time period to at least 10 years.  

There is no change in the record retention requirements for motor-vehicle equipment manufacturers, which must retain for five years the underlying NHTSA “early warning reporting” records of a claim or notice involving a death. Equipment manufacturers must also retain records for customer satisfaction campaigns, consumer advisories, recalls or other activities involving the repair or replacement of vehicles or equipment. 

For more information, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is proposing to require manufacturers of motor vehicles, tires and child-restraint systems to retain records for 10 years rather than five. The requirement is found in Part 576 of NHTSA’s regulations governing record retention. Information covered includes warranty claims, consumer complaints, field reports and other records concerning alleged and proven motor vehicle or motor-vehicle equipment defects and malfunctions that may be related to motor-vehicle safety. A provision in the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act requires NHTSA to lengthen the retention time period to at least 10 years.  

There is no change in the record retention requirements for motor-vehicle equipment manufacturers, which must retain for five years the underlying NHTSA “early warning reporting” records of a claim or notice involving a death. Equipment manufacturers must also retain records for customer satisfaction campaigns, consumer advisories, recalls or other activities involving the repair or replacement of vehicles or equipment. 

For more information, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is proposing to require manufacturers of motor vehicles, tires and child-restraint systems to retain records for 10 years rather than five. The requirement is found in Part 576 of NHTSA’s regulations governing record retention. Information covered includes warranty claims, consumer complaints, field reports and other records concerning alleged and proven motor vehicle or motor-vehicle equipment defects and malfunctions that may be related to motor-vehicle safety. A provision in the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act requires NHTSA to lengthen the retention time period to at least 10 years.  

There is no change in the record retention requirements for motor-vehicle equipment manufacturers, which must retain for five years the underlying NHTSA “early warning reporting” records of a claim or notice involving a death. Equipment manufacturers must also retain records for customer satisfaction campaigns, consumer advisories, recalls or other activities involving the repair or replacement of vehicles or equipment. 

For more information, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

SEMA-member companies have posted several new listings for job opportunities in the Classifieds page of SEMA.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The United States has reached agreement with Canada and Mexico to exempt those countries from tariffs being imposed on imports of steel and aluminum as of May 20. The U.S. has imposed global tariffs on steel (25%) and aluminum (10%) under authority of Section 232 of U.S. trade law (national security). Most of the tariffs began on June 1, 2018. Only Argentina, Australia, Brazil and South Korea had trade agreements exempting them from the tariffs. The tariffs apply to processed raw materials (steel/aluminum plate, sheets, bars, etc.) but not finished products (e.g., wheels, exhausts, etc.).

In 2017–2018, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) investigated whether potential U.S. dependence on foreign steel and aluminum posed a threat to national security. The DOC cited excess global production, which had reduced prices and resulted in the closure of many U.S. factories. At the time, U.S. steel mills were operating at 73% of capacity and more than half of U.S. aluminum capacity lied dormant, with imports accounting for 90% of U.S. aluminum consumption. Since the tariffs had been imposed, U.S. domestic steel production is now over the goal of 80% capacity although aluminum production still lags.

The agreement to exempt Canada and Mexico from the metal tariffs will boost prospects for ratification by the U.S. Congress of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which will replace the NAFTA accord. Under the agreement, The U.S. may reimpose tariffs on steel or aluminum if there is a meaningful surge in imports.

For more information, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The United States has reached agreement with Canada and Mexico to exempt those countries from tariffs being imposed on imports of steel and aluminum as of May 20. The U.S. has imposed global tariffs on steel (25%) and aluminum (10%) under authority of Section 232 of U.S. trade law (national security). Most of the tariffs began on June 1, 2018. Only Argentina, Australia, Brazil and South Korea had trade agreements exempting them from the tariffs. The tariffs apply to processed raw materials (steel/aluminum plate, sheets, bars, etc.) but not finished products (e.g., wheels, exhausts, etc.).

In 2017–2018, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) investigated whether potential U.S. dependence on foreign steel and aluminum posed a threat to national security. The DOC cited excess global production, which had reduced prices and resulted in the closure of many U.S. factories. At the time, U.S. steel mills were operating at 73% of capacity and more than half of U.S. aluminum capacity lied dormant, with imports accounting for 90% of U.S. aluminum consumption. Since the tariffs had been imposed, U.S. domestic steel production is now over the goal of 80% capacity although aluminum production still lags.

The agreement to exempt Canada and Mexico from the metal tariffs will boost prospects for ratification by the U.S. Congress of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which will replace the NAFTA accord. Under the agreement, The U.S. may reimpose tariffs on steel or aluminum if there is a meaningful surge in imports.

For more information, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.