Tasks
Roles & responsibilities
Primary responsibilities:
Recommend and perform restoration on but not limited to engines, transmissions, body work, electrical, and suspension components consistent with Porsche factory standards.
Lead Special Request Factory Re-Commission projects in alignment with our internal body, paint, and upholstery shops.
Perform maintenance services such major & minor services and repairs as well as Tire & wheel changes and additional services as necessary consistent with Porsche standards.
Review work orders and discuss work with supervisors.
Interact as project lead with vehicle owning customers.
Perform final quality reviews including submission of inspection documents.
Ability to explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals which may include employees and customers.
Read test reports, accompanying map, maintenance and repair orders; find parts and available materials, Synchronize workflow and coordinate vehicle cycle and put together parts and material, visually check for identity and errors
Define and determine errors and disorders with the use of customary diagnostic tools or PIWIS diagnostic tools: Set the list of repairs and create performance charts, diagnostic, and error reports.
Create and support cost estimates for repairs including labor time and parts.
Plan work procedures, using charts, technical manuals, and check the quality parameters and completeness of the work carried out based on the content of procedures.
Examine vehicles to determine extent of damage or malfunctions.
Follow checklists to ensure all important parts are examined, including belts, hoses, steering systems, spark plugs, brake and fuel systems, wheel bearings, and other potentially troublesome areas.
Monitor and work closely with the full Classic Team to achieve the Porsche Classic and Factory Restoration qualitative and quantitative targets (KPIs). Define plans to improve them if necessary.
Perform care and cleaning work according to the plan or as needed of parts, vehicle or work space.
Perform test drives, correct deficiencies, and perform final inspection of vehicles or the assembly; implement safety procedures.
Directs, teaches and guides the work of junior or in-training technicians.
Maintain necessary training to meet Porsche Classic Standards
Qualifications
Education:
Automotive technical degree preferred
Porsche Gold Master Technician Certification preferred
Porsche Classic Technician Certification preferred
Experience:
15 years Porsche Technician working experience or 10 years Classic Porsche Restoration & Repair experience required
5 years vehicle restoration preferred experience
Skills:
PET2
Dealer Management System experience, CDK preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to effectively manage multiple projects
Fluency in English (oral/written)
Highly organized, goal oriented mindset, works well without close supervision
Ability to set and meet challenging deadlines
Excellent interpersonal skills
High possession of Porsche passion
German language a plus
Excellent knowledge of Classic range of Porsche vehicles
Excellent knowledge of Porsche air-cooled and water-cooled engines
Excellent ability to mount and balance tires
Excellent ability in vehicle alignment with Hunter alignment machines
Proficient in Porsche special tools, service equipment and PIWIS Diagnostic systems
Proficient in computer skills
Competencies:
Porsche Classic vehicles
Porsche modern vehicles
Porsche engine and transmission repair
Porsche interior systems
Porsche Classic electrical systems
Porsche suspension systems
Porsche brake systems
Full Vehicle Restoration
Full vehicle preservation
Vehicle Alignment
Tire mounting and balancing
Driving a manual transmission
Software based work order management and time tracking
Clean driving record
Valid Driver’s License
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