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Manager, Tooling and Research

Farmers Branch, TX

1910 Crown Dr, Farmers Branch, TX 75234

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Pay Range

$125,000.00/Yr. - $130,000.00/Yr.

Job Id

2025-13248

Champions Do More

As one of the fastest-growing and most exciting brands in the industry, Crash Champions is the largest founder-led multi-shop operator (MSO) of high-quality collision repair service in the U.S. The company, which also operates the growing Crash Champions LUXE | EV Certified brand of highline and luxury EV repair centers, services customers at more than 650 state-of-the-art locations in 38 states across the U.S. Crash Champions was founded in 1999 as a single Chicago repair center by industry veteran and 2023 EY Entrepreneur of the Year Midwest award winner Matt Ebert . For more than 25 years, our vision has been anchored by the belief that delivering superior collision repair service is about People First. Welcome to Crash Champions. We Champion People.

The ATE - Manager, Tooling and EV will work to ensure that ATE and Crash Champions have the necessary EV knowledge and tooling that supports day-to-day operations. This role will maintain relationships with OE and aftermarket automotive tooling partners to research and implement technology aligned with ATE operations. The manager will collaborate with field leadership, the training manager, and other departments to introduce new tools, equipment, EV practices, and technology. Leading partnerships with OE for tool development is key to ATE's future success.

Responsibilities

The position requires hands-on experience with the ability to teach and motivate others to learn. Key responsibilities include:

  • Manage the Tooling and EV Department overseeing Tooling, EV, and Research Specialists

  • Create methods and processes to efficiently inventory, install, and maintain tooling, equipment, and technology.

  • Create and maintain processes for ATE’s EV day-to-day operations collaborating with the training department to relay safety and EV handling information.

  • Oversee the relationship that supports Crash Champions EV/Luxe customers and strategies.

  • Lead research, development, and testing for new technology relating to ADAS, Diagnostic Equipment, and other ATE Operational needs.

  • Collaborate with development teams to expand ATE’s management systems, remote technology, and diagnostic tooling.

  • Maintain relationships with OE Manufacturers to obtain and implement recently released technology and upkeep licensing agreements.

  • Create process to certify ADAS Calibration service areas adhering to OE standards to properly service ATE customers

  • Collaborate with field representation and unfitting vendors to adequately up fit mobile technician vehicles with required tooling and technology for most efficiency.

  • Identify high-potential employees and create career development paths and succession plans.

  • Manage and maintain a procedure library for quick reference by any ATE Personnel

  • Miscellaneous duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of automotive background servicing and diagnosing automotive systems

  • 5+ years working as an ADAS Calibration Technician, or similar proving advanced knowledge in ADAS and electrical services, equipment/tooling, and procedures

  • Deep knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and safety protocols related to ADAS and EV technologies

  • 7+ years of management and training experience

  • Strong technological skills, including but not limited to: Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Word, etc.

  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities

  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills

  • Proven ability to research and develop processes to effectively communicate concepts.

  • Exude professionalism showing passion for the industry with an unwavering drive to doing things correctly

  • Overnight travel may be required, 35 to 50% of time, depending on drivability of assigned market

  • Air travel may be required

  • A safe driving record and a valid Driver’s License required

  • Ability to lift and carry up to 70 lbs.

  • Must be able to stand for long periods of time in automotive shop environments

We are committed to providing competitive compensation for this role. The actual offer will be based on various factors, including but not limited to: job related knowledge, skills, experience, relevant certifications and qualifications.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. You may be asked by your supervisor or managers to perform other duties. Your performance will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the job duties listed in this job description, as well as any job duties not specifically listed above that you may be asked from time to time to perform. The Company has the right to revise this job description at any time.

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EEO Statement

Crash Champions is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans’ status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.