Senior Product Specialist - Anderson Job Listing at Harbor Freight Tools in Anderson, SC (Job ID 1323747)

Description

A Senior Product Specialist demonstrates expert, specialized tool knowledge and has a passion for using tools and equipment. A Senior Product Specialist may work individually and/or with a group and relies on advanced knowledge and expertise in verifying conformance to industry and regulatory safety standards; testing new products; building test fixtures, creating reports and coordinating line reviews. A Senior Product Specialist exercises discretion and independent judgment in evaluating testing methods, weighing test results, and making recommendations relating to products.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Extensive tool knowledge across all categories; Expert in specific tool category         
• Testing of High Visibility items        
• Testing of New Items/Product Development           
• Mastery of all Lab Equipment         
• Ability and experience using specialized lab equipment (Bruker) ray Gun, Dynamometer, Life Test Tables relating to area of expertise    
• Create reports regarding evaluation of product quality and performance in Platypus database              
• Independently evaluate, create, and draft Test Methods   
• Coordinate Line Reviews with Category Management Team and attend meetings relating to tool category.        
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations              
• Provide technical expertise based on advanced knowledge and experience and interact with various entities (Catman, GS, Packaging, etc.) within the organization           
• Actively participate in product demonstrations and provide independent judgment to assist in decision making process regarding specific products.           
• In connection with development of Test Methods, build Test Fixtures appropriate for execution of testing           
• Reads, analyzes, and interprets general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations.    
• Writes reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Effectively present information and responds to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
• Fieldwork Assignments as needed              
• Assists in reviewing Test Reports monitoring and overview       
• Defines problems collects data, establishes facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
• Other duties as assigned   
• Regular attendance is an essential function of the job.      

• Staff supervision and development:  No
• Decision making:  Organizational Scope – All US locations/Single Category/Region/District/Distribution Center
• Travel:  Up to 10%
• Flex Designation:  In Office

• Education (Required): High School diploma or equivalent; College preferred
• Advanced technical courses at college level or trade school a plus
• Current or prior certifications in specialized area preferred

• Preferred experience with one of the major testing labs that perform a broad range of tests and certifications (UL, CSA, Intertec, TUV, etc.)
• Experience (Required): Five to ten years advanced training and experience in specialized tool field
• Specialized experience can include: contractor, construction, carpenter, plumber, welder, auto mechanic and the use of corresponding tools with expert knowledge

• Familiarity with structural carpentry tools to include the repair and maintenance of small industrial tools that are used in the field of general construction
• Expert knowledge of tools
• Familiarity with detail carpentry tools to include selection, tool application and safe tool usage
• Hands on, able to disassemble, troubleshoot, and assemble various types of products
• Experience with report writing computer skills in and Excel, web search, and e-mail
• Experience with test, repairing, or professional trade work with consumer tools and equipment
• Ability to work independently and exercise independent judgment and good decision-making skills
• Ability to work in a team setting and have a strong attention to detail
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills
• Computer skills in Excel, web search, and e-mailSkills (Preferred/Desired): Ability to create new and unique ideas and an entrepreneurial spirit
• Proficient using standard Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)

• Stand, walk, sit for extended periods of time.
• Speak and listen to others in person and over the phone and video conferencing.
• Use keyboard and read from computer screen and reports.
• The ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to travel frequently within China to various supplier manufacturing sites.
• Ability to walk factory manufacturing operations and spend considerable time on the factory floor.

• Must be able to perform this job safely in accordance with standard operating procedures and good manufacturing practices, without endangering the health or safety of self or others.