Position overview
Conduct Restoration, preservation, maintenance, and repair services consistent to Porsche factory standards for Porsche Classic Vehicles. Assist in preparation of customer estimates and project plans. Participate in end of project Quality reviews. Prepare all Completed Project Vehicles for customer delivery. Contribute to the development and implementation of the Classic Factory Restoration strategy in concert with but not limited to AfterSales and Vehicle Operations.
Roles & responsibilities
• Recommend and perform restoration on but not limited to engines, transmissions, body work, electrical, and suspension components consistent with Porsche Classic restoration standards.
• Perform maintenance services such major & minor services and repairs as well as Tire & wheel changes and additional services as necessary consistent with Porsche standards.
• Perform vehicle and part cleaning services as needed
• Review work orders and discuss work with supervisors.
• Ability to explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals which may include employees and customers on an as-required basis.
• 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 on the basis of 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 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
Education:
• Automotive technical degree preferred
• Porsche Master Technician Certification preferred
• Porsche Classic Technician Certification preferred
• PTAP graduate beneficial
Experience:
• 1 year Porsche Technician working experience and Classic Porsche Restoration & Repair
Skills:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects
• Fluency in English (oral/written)
• Highly organized, target 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 if Porsche air-cooled engines
• Excellent ability mounting and balancing 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
• Experience with CDK software desired
Competencies:
• Porsche Classic vehicles
• Porsche engine and transmission repair
• Porsche Classic interior systems
• Porsche Classic electrical systems
• Porsche Classic suspension systems
• Porsche Classic 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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