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 classifieds posted to the website.

Sales Representative: Hotchkis Performance is hiring a sales representative responsible for managing, maintaining and growing current assigned accounts; answering product and technical questions via telephone and emails; and following up on sales leads and making cold calls to potential customers. This position requires basic knowledge of automotive suspension. More than two years of relevant experience is preferred.

Assistant Product Manager: Pilot Inc. is hiring an assistant product manager to assist in product compliance and product development, and work with purchasing and supply-chain teams to ensure that products are profitable, cost effective, in stock and on time. This position will offer experience in product development, contract manufacturing/sourcing and customer business reviews.

Quality Engineer: Advanced Structural Technologies is hiring a quality engineer responsible for measuring and reporting on the key quality criteria and maintaining the company’s quality system management and ISO certifications. The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and more than five years’ experience as a quality engineer. Previous experience working in a machine shop is also required.

Marketing/Website Content Developer: ModBargains.com Inc. is hiring an entry-level product marketing/website content developer responsible for adding/writing automotive aftermarket product listings, taking/editing product pictures for the website, updating current listings, building webpages and adding content to the site while optimizing pages for search engines. Candidates must be familiar with automotive modifications and accessories and be able to type more than 60 WPM.

Mechanic/Fabricator: Cinema Vehicle Services LLC is hiring a mechanic/fabricator with great mechanical skills and a history of automotive experience. Duties include performing custom fabrication utilizing the latest in machinery and technology; MIG, TIG and ARC welding; tube bending and custom tubular frame fabrication; and custom suspension fabrication. Experience in full restorations is a plus. Candidates must have a valid driver’s license with a clean record and be able to drive both manual and automatic. A bachelor’s degree and Spanish fluency are pluses.

By SEMA Editors

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

• MPMC General Membership Meeting, January 22, 2018, Embassy Suites Orange County Airport North, Santa Ana, California

• MPMC Media Trade Conference, January 23–25, 2018, Embassy Suites Orange County Airport North, Santa Ana, California

• SEMA Measuring Session: ’18 Jeep Wrangler JL Unlimited, January 24–31, 2018, SEMA Garage, Diamond Bar, California

• YEN/SBN Meet-up, January 25, 2018, Embassy Suites Orange County Airport North, Santa Ana, California

• HRIA General Membership Meeting, January 26, 2018, Sheraton Fairplex Hotel & Conference Center, Pomona, California

• WTC General Membership Meeting, February 20, 2018, Phoenix, Arizona

• SEMA Town Hall Meeting, February 27, 2018, K&N Engineering, Riverside, California

• SEMA Middle East Business Development Program, April 3–8, 2018, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

• SEMA Australia Business Development Program, May 24–28, 2018, Melbourne, Australia

• Collector Car Appreciation Day (CCAD), July 13, 2018

• SEMA China Business Development Conference, August 22–26, 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

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.

• Aldan American
• All Sales
• CIPA USA
• Clore Automotive
• Fox Factory Inc.
• Insane Audio
• MGP Caliper Covers
• Richmond
• Tonno Pro
• Vogtland North America

SEMA-member companies have posted several new listings for job opportunities (view all here) in the Classifieds page of SEMA.org. Working for a SEMA-member company has many advantages. In addition to working for a company that supports and contributes to the success of the overall industry, being employed by a SEMA-member company enables employees to participate in webinars, access free market research, join SEMA committees and more.

By Jenny Galvan

The Emerging Trends & Technology Network (ETTN) is asking its members to join in recruiting efforts. As an added incentive for referring technical colleagues to join the network, ETTN will award the person with the most referrals an iPad.*

Any technical professional employed by a SEMA-member company is eligible to join ETTN at no cost to the company or individual. Referrals should note the ETTN member’s name who referred them on the application form when they register.

Send the ETTN membership application link to technical professionals: www.sema.org/join-ettn.

About ETTN

ETTN is a community designed to advance automotive aftermarket engineers, programmers and product developers by providing information on emerging vehicle trends and new technology to ensure continued success in both their careers and respective SEMA-member companies.

Learn more about ETTN.

*The contest will run October 19–February 28. Referrals will only be counted during that time period. The individual with the most qualified referrals will win an iPad. Qualified referrals are defined as a current employee of a current SEMA-member company who is an engineering, design, product development or technical professional. Referrals will only be counted if the new qualified member mentions the name and company of the referrer. In the event of a tie, the referrer whose name is mentioned first by date and time will be determined as the winner.

By Jenny Galvan

The Emerging Trends & Technology Network (ETTN) is asking its members to join in recruiting efforts. As an added incentive for referring technical colleagues to join the network, ETTN will award the person with the most referrals an iPad.*

Any technical professional employed by a SEMA-member company is eligible to join ETTN at no cost to the company or individual. Referrals should note the ETTN member’s name who referred them on the application form when they register.

Send the ETTN membership application link to technical professionals: www.sema.org/join-ettn.

About ETTN

ETTN is a community designed to advance automotive aftermarket engineers, programmers and product developers by providing information on emerging vehicle trends and new technology to ensure continued success in both their careers and respective SEMA-member companies.

Learn more about ETTN.

*The contest will run October 19–February 28. Referrals will only be counted during that time period. The individual with the most qualified referrals will win an iPad. Qualified referrals are defined as a current employee of a current SEMA-member company who is an engineering, design, product development or technical professional. Referrals will only be counted if the new qualified member mentions the name and company of the referrer. In the event of a tie, the referrer whose name is mentioned first by date and time will be determined as the winner.

By Jenny Galvan

Join MPMC at the Embassy Suites Orange County Airport North one day before the Media Trade Conference begins, as select committee members discuss council initiatives.

The Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC) is hosting a general membership meeting one day before the Media Trade Conference begins. Join MPMC at the Embassy Suites Orange County Airport North, Monday, January 22, at 3:00 p.m., as select-committee members discuss council initiatives. Get an update on what the council is working on, and more importantly, join a discussion with fellow manufacturers about challenges and opportunities affecting your business.

You are not required to be a Media Trade Conference attendee to go to this open meeting. Stop by if you are a local or if you will be in the area.

For more information, contact SEMA Council Director Jim Skelly at 909-978-6690, or via email at jimsk@sema.org.

Register now!

By Jenny Galvan

Join MPMC at the Embassy Suites Orange County Airport North one day before the Media Trade Conference begins, as select committee members discuss council initiatives.

The Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC) is hosting a general membership meeting one day before the Media Trade Conference begins. Join MPMC at the Embassy Suites Orange County Airport North, Monday, January 22, at 3:00 p.m., as select-committee members discuss council initiatives. Get an update on what the council is working on, and more importantly, join a discussion with fellow manufacturers about challenges and opportunities affecting your business.

You are not required to be a Media Trade Conference attendee to go to this open meeting. Stop by if you are a local or if you will be in the area.

For more information, contact SEMA Council Director Jim Skelly at 909-978-6690, or via email at jimsk@sema.org.

Register now!

By Jenny Galvan

The SBN and YEN select committees, along with SEMA staff, will discuss volunteer opportunities and ways to get more involved in the networks.

The SEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN) and Young Executives Network (YEN) are hosting a meet-up at the Media Trade Conference, to be held at the Embassy Suites Santa Ana-Orange County Airport North, Thursday, January 25, from 7:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. All SBN and YEN members and prospective members are encouraged to attend. The SBN and YEN select committees, along with SEMA staff, will be present to discuss volunteer opportunities and ways to get more involved in the networks.

You are not required to be an attendee or exhibitor at the Media Trade Conference to attend the mixer. For those who live in the area or who will be in town for the conference, stop by and enjoy an evening with fellow YEN- and SBN-member colleagues. Appetizers and drinks will be served.

For more information, contact SEMA Director of Networks Bryan Harrison at bryanh@sema.org or 909-978-6691.

Register now!

By Jenny Galvan

The SBN and YEN select committees, along with SEMA staff, will discuss volunteer opportunities and ways to get more involved in the networks.

The SEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN) and Young Executives Network (YEN) are hosting a meet-up at the Media Trade Conference, to be held at the Embassy Suites Santa Ana-Orange County Airport North, Thursday, January 25, from 7:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. All SBN and YEN members and prospective members are encouraged to attend. The SBN and YEN select committees, along with SEMA staff, will be present to discuss volunteer opportunities and ways to get more involved in the networks.

You are not required to be an attendee or exhibitor at the Media Trade Conference to attend the mixer. For those who live in the area or who will be in town for the conference, stop by and enjoy an evening with fellow YEN- and SBN-member colleagues. Appetizers and drinks will be served.

For more information, contact SEMA Director of Networks Bryan Harrison at bryanh@sema.org or 909-978-6691.

Register now!