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.

Internet Category Specialist: Transamerican Auto Parts is hiring an internet category specialist to manage the interior, outdoor/camping and towing products displayed on the websites; loads new products into the database; interact with the merchandising department regarding what products to display; create selling environments based on customer behavior to increase the conversion rate within categories; and create landing pages based on the company’s overall landing page strategy. Candidates must have automotive product knowledge; an off-road and Jeep focus is preferred but not required.

Experienced Car Builder: Outlaw Kustoms Inc. is hiring two experienced car builders to disassemble and assemble vehicles from scratch and transform them into high-end customs. Duties include testing and tuning, overall fitment of body panels/trim, organizing and setting up timelines on complete builds. Attention to detail, fit and finish is a must. Candidates must understand all aspects of custom car building.

President: Engine Parts Group Inc. (EPGI) is hiring a president. This position reports to EPGI’s board of directors, and is responsible for the overall direction and management of EPGI’s activities, including supplier relationships, program negotiation/management, private-label products program development/management and a variety of sales and marketing programs developed/supported on behalf of the group’s owner/member distribution companies. Accountabilities include forecasting, budgeting and profit/loss responsibilities. This position requires extensive interaction with group shareholder/owners, supplier community and other professional business contacts. Automotive engine parts aftermarket and/or previous senior program distribution group management experience is required. Experience in product purchasing programs and private-label program management is preferred.

Lead Wheel Assembly Manager: AFA Wheels LLC is hiring a lead wheel assembly manager to oversee and perform all assembly and quality-control operations for high-end modular racing wheels, including incoming inspection of component parts, wheel assembly and packaging and shipping finished product. Candidates must be familiar with UPS World Ship/Campus Ship software. A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required. Previous racing-related work experience is preferred, but not required, depending on the candidate’s previous work experience. 

Product Design Specialist: Holley Performance Products Inc. is hiring a product design specialist with a focus on functional engine dress-up accessories and product development from ideation through on-the-shelf processes, including purchasing and manufacturer communication, graphic packaging design and web/marketing releases. A bachelor’s degree in industrial design or a related field and more than two years’ relevant project management experience are required. Candidates should be proficient in SolidWorks 2015+, Keyshot 5+ Digital Rendering Software, Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office.

By SEMA Editors

Exhibitors of the 2018 SEMA Show can expand their reach, product exposure and Show-floor presence by offering products to builders through the Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list.

Exhibitors of the 2018 SEMA Show are invited to expand their reach, product exposure and Show-floor presence by offering products to builders through the Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list. The list connects manufacturers with builders looking to create or complete a vehicle project.

The list, which will be updated each week in SEMA eNews, features product offers and contact information provided by confirmed SEMA Show exhibitors. Builders interested in obtaining a product use the information to contact exhibitors directly. With each project vehicle required to be supported by a current 2018 SEMA Show exhibitor, all product-placement decisions, negotiations and agreements are the responsibility of the exhibiting manufacturer and the builder.

The list is open to exhibitors of the 2018 SEMA Show only. To be included in the list, complete the form.

Exhibitors: Each submission will appear on a first-come, first-served basis. As participation increases, all submissions will also be archived on www.SEMAShow.com.

Note: For verification purposes, the Project-Vehicle Builders form must be used to participate in the program; email submissions will not be included in the list. Participation in the list does not guarantee product or vehicle placement at the 2018 SEMA Show.

View the Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list.

By SEMA Editors

Exhibitors of the 2018 SEMA Show can expand their reach, product exposure and Show-floor presence by offering products to builders through the Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list.

Exhibitors of the 2018 SEMA Show are invited to expand their reach, product exposure and Show-floor presence by offering products to builders through the Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list. The list connects manufacturers with builders looking to create or complete a vehicle project.

The list, which will be updated each week in SEMA eNews, features product offers and contact information provided by confirmed SEMA Show exhibitors. Builders interested in obtaining a product use the information to contact exhibitors directly. With each project vehicle required to be supported by a current 2018 SEMA Show exhibitor, all product-placement decisions, negotiations and agreements are the responsibility of the exhibiting manufacturer and the builder.

The list is open to exhibitors of the 2018 SEMA Show only. To be included in the list, complete the form.

Exhibitors: Each submission will appear on a first-come, first-served basis. As participation increases, all submissions will also be archived on www.SEMAShow.com.

Note: For verification purposes, the Project-Vehicle Builders form must be used to participate in the program; email submissions will not be included in the list. Participation in the list does not guarantee product or vehicle placement at the 2018 SEMA Show.

View the Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list.

By SEMA Editors

Exhibitors of the 2018 SEMA Show can expand their reach, product exposure and Show-floor presence by offering products to builders through the Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list.

Exhibitors of the 2018 SEMA Show are invited to expand their reach, product exposure and Show-floor presence by offering products to builders through the Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list. The list connects manufacturers with builders looking to create or complete a vehicle project.

The list, which will be updated each week in SEMA eNews, features product offers and contact information provided by confirmed SEMA Show exhibitors. Builders interested in obtaining a product use the information to contact exhibitors directly. With each project vehicle required to be supported by a current 2018 SEMA Show exhibitor, all product-placement decisions, negotiations and agreements are the responsibility of the exhibiting manufacturer and the builder.

The list is open to exhibitors of the 2018 SEMA Show only. To be included in the list, complete the form.

Exhibitors: Each submission will appear on a first-come, first-served basis. As participation increases, all submissions will also be archived on www.SEMAShow.com.

Note: For verification purposes, the Project-Vehicle Builders form must be used to participate in the program; email submissions will not be included in the list. Participation in the list does not guarantee product or vehicle placement at the 2018 SEMA Show.

View the Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list.

By SEMA Editors

Following are dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows, measuring sessions and activities.

• HRIA General Membership Meeting, August 1, 2018, Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Kentucky
• HRIA Education Days, August 2–3, 2018, Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Kentucky
• SEMA China Business Development Conference, August 15–19, 2018, Shanghai, China
• SEMA Show, October 30–November 2, 2018, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas
• PRI Trade Show, December 6–8, 2018, Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis
• SEMA Middle East Business Development Program, March 19–24, 2019, Abu Dhabi, UAE

For association-related travel, contact Manya Petropaki (manya.p@travelstore.com) at Travel Store USA, 949-930-9268.

By SEMA Editors

SEMA eNews highlights SEMA-member companies’ websites weekly through the Hot Links to Cool Sites section. SEMA members: To be included in Hot Links to Cool Sites, email your company name and website to enews@sema.org. Note: Make sure to include “Hot Links” in the subject line of the email.

• Fidanza Performance
• Flexx Boot
• Flowmaster
• Gibson Performance Exhaust
• Hamburger’s Performance
• Hedman Hedders
• Hotchkis Performance
• Hot Shot’s Secret
• Insane Audio
• JMS Chip & Performance
• K&N
• SEMA Garage

The RPM Act needs your support. SEMA urges all race fans and businesses to continue to take action. Go to www.sema.org/RPM to support the RPM Act and secure the future of racing today!

The RPM Act needs your support. SEMA urges all race fans and businesses to continue to take action. Go to www.sema.org/RPM to support the RPM Act and secure the future of racing today!

The RPM Act needs your support. SEMA urges all race fans and businesses to continue to take action. Go to www.sema.org/RPM to support the RPM Act and secure the future of racing today!

The RPM Act needs your support. SEMA urges all race fans and businesses to continue to take action. Go to www.sema.org/RPM to support the RPM Act and secure the future of racing today!