Applus IDIADA is a global partner to the automotive industry with over 30 years’ experience supporting its clients in product development activities by providing design, engineering, testing and homologation services.
Job Description
Explanation of the position are as follows:
Hub Operations
- Oversee all hub operations at assigned facility locations
- Ensure that hub facilities meet the standards agreed with the customer (protection protocols and security)
- Manage storage infrastructure for DDC fleet vehicles and accommodate APR vehicle needs
Vehicle Operations & Fleet Coordination
- Oversee vehicle reception at designated hub facilities and coordinate vehicle set up upon receipt.
- Coordinate vehicle maintenance schedules and minor inspection checks
- Oversee implementation of required vehicle system updates and software as per customer requests.
- Monitor vehicle uptime and address maintenance needs promptly
Route Planning & Optimization
- Plan routes to maximize data collection effectiveness under varying conditions (time frames, directions, weather)
- Continuously optimize routes based on performance data and collection targets
Team Support
- Support completion of Dursuite
- Completion of driver’s hours control sheet
- Completion of driving sheets
- Assign daily shifts and support dispatch operations (multiple shifts per day, 7 days/week)
- Monitor personnel performance and conduct evaluations (Samsara tool)
- Support execution of training and onboarding for new team members
- Ensure all assigned personnel meet technical and professional qualifications
- Handle conflict resolution and maintain positive team morale
Data Handling & Quality Assurance
- Orchestrate and monitor data handling operations in accordance with client specifications
- Manage collection and secure transportation of recorded data storage media
- Monitor daily data collection progress against monthly targets
Job Functions:
- Provide regular reporting to Project Managers on operational status
- Identify operational issues and work proactively to resolve them
- Report any discrepancies in operations or deviations from plan
- Compile daily and weekly performance metrics
- Interface with IDIADA senior management and client stakeholders as needed
IDIADA KARCO is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
APPLUS IDIADA is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
Skills Required
- Experience overseeing hub or depot operations
- Experience managing vehicle fleets, maintenance coordination, and vehicle system/software updates
- Route planning and optimization experience for field data collection
- Experience with data handling, secure media transport, and meeting client data specifications
- Experience using Samsara or similar fleet/telemetry monitoring tools
- Ability to assign shifts, support dispatch operations, and complete driver hours/control sheets
- Experience preparing daily/weekly operational reports and performance metrics
- Team leadership skills including onboarding, training, performance monitoring, and conflict resolution
- Ability to interface with senior management and client stakeholders
What We Do
Applus+ IDIADA is a global partner to the automotive industry, supporting its clients in their product development activities by providing design, engineering, testing and homologation services. We have a large team of more than 2500 professionals drawn from over 28 countries, as well as an international network of subsidiaries and branch offices in 25 countries which ensures that our clients get customized, added-value solutions. IDIADA offers you the opportunity to develop a career in one of the worldwide leading automotive engineering companies. If you want an opportunity to challenge yourself and enhance your technical skills, to work in a thriving environment and to work alongside world-leading experts, then apply for one of our vacancies. Engineering services: comprehensive design, engineering and validation capabilities for vehicle development projects: CAD, CAE and testing of all major vehicle functionalities. Proving grounds: the most comprehensive proving grounds in Europe and Asia, located in Spain and China. Both grounds offer excellent customer support and facilities that provide the highest standards of safety and confidentiality. Homologation services in accordance with all European EC and ECE Regulations. We are also accredited for Australia, Europe, Japan, Taiwan, Malaysia and give consultancy to other countries and regions such as South America (including Brazil), China, Russia, Middle East, Gulf Countries, ASEAN, USA, Canada, among others
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