Categories

Key Employee Classifications

MANAGERIAL LEVELS

• Top-Upper Management (executives/owners/principals/senior managers, etc.)
• Middle-Lower Management (mid-level managers, supervisors, team leaders, etc.) 

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Administration (general administrative, operations, etc.) 
• Regulatory Compliance (government relations/health/safety/environment, etc.) 
• Finance (accounting, payables, receivables, taxation, etc.) 
• Human Resources (recruiting, training, benefits, labor relations, etc.) 
• Manufacturing/Production (general manufacturing/production, etc.) 
• Engineering/Design (general engineering/design, etc.) 
• Research & Development (general research & development, etc.) 
• Quality (testing, laboratory, etc.) 
• Purchasing (supply chain management, supplier diversity, etc.) 
• Logistics (scheduling, shipping, receiving, etc.) 
• Business Development (general business development, etc.) 
• Sales/Marketing (general sales and/or marketing, etc.) 
• Customer Service (client/account service, etc.) 
• Information Technology (information systems, e-business, EDI, etc.) 
• Communications (public relations, investor relations, etc.) 
• Service (support, parts, warranty, etc.) 
• Maintenance/Tooling (machinery/equipment/tool & die-related, etc.) 
• Other (researchers, auditors, consultants, etc.)

Automotive Supplier Product/Service Classifications

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES

• Automotive Consulting/Training Services 
• Automotive Industry Organizations/Publications 
• Castings/Forgings 
• Contract Manufacturing, Assembly, and/or Logistics Services, etc. 
• Development/Testing 
• Engineering Aids/Tools/Services 
• Engineering Design/Prototyping 
• Manufacturer's Representative 
• Management Systems Registration, Supporting Services, Products, etc. 
• New Technologies 
• Painting/Coatings/Finishing Service 
• Plant & Facility Design/Construction 
• Stamping/Molding/Forming 

GENERAL PARTS & COMMODITIES

• Bearings 
• Brackets/Clamps/Fasteners 
• Cables/Wires 
• Couplings 
• Gaskets/Seals 
• Misc. Bolts/Nuts/Screws 
• Misc. Metal Parts/Components 
• Misc. Plastic Parts/Components 
• Misc. Rubber Parts/Components 
• Tubing/Hoses/Fittings 

BODY, TRIM & GLASS

• Body Structures 
• Bumpers 
• Convertible Tops 
• Exterior Trim 
• Grilles 
• Handles 
• Lighting 
• Locks/Latches/Hinges 
• Mirrors 
• Sunroofs 
• Vibration Control 
• Washer/Wiper Systems, etc. 
• Weather-Stripping 
• Window Systems 

BRAKE SYSTEMS & COMPONENTS

• General Braking Components 
• ABS Components 
• Brake Discs 
• Brake Pads/Shoes/Linings 
• Calipers 
• Hydraulics 
• Master Cylinders 
• Rotors/Drums 
• Wheel Cylinders/Brake Hoses/Tubing 

CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM & COMPONENTS

• Air Compressors 
• Fans/Clutches 
• Heat Exchangers 
• Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning/Components 
• Hose/Belts 
• Radiators 
• Thermostats 

COMPUTING TECHNOLOGIES, PRODUCTS & SERVICES

• Engineering Software (CAD/CAM/CAE/CFD, etc.) 
• Misc. Software (e-Business, Supply Chain Management, EDI, etc.) 
• Computer Hardware 
• In-Vehicle Software/Telematics 
• Peripherals 

DRIVETRAIN/TRANSMISSION & COMPONENTS

• Axles 
• Clutches, Valves & Components 
• CV & U-Joints 
• Differential/Transfer Cases 
• Differentials 
• Drive Shafts 
• Four-Wheel Drive/Parts 
• Manual/Automatic Transmissions 
• Shift Assemblies 
• Torque Converters 
• Torsion Traction Systems 
• Transaxles 
• Transmission Bearings 
• Transmission Clutches 
• Transmission Gears/Linkages 
• Transmission Housings 
• Transmission Valves 
• Viscous Couplings 

ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS

• General Electrical/Electronic Components 
• Actuators 
• Anti-Theft Systems/Components 
• Audio Systems/Components 
• Batteries/Components 
• Collision Warning Systems 
• Connectors 
• Cruise Control 
• Engine Management Systems 
• Gauges 
• Horns, Alarms/Emergency Systems 
• Instrument Clusters/Components 
• Lighting Systems/Components 
• On Board Radar Systems 
• Optical Cable/Multiplexing 
• PCBs 
• Relays/Regulators 
• Semiconductors/Diodes/Transistors 
• Sensors 
• Solenoids 
• Switches/Fuses/Circuit Breakers 
• Wiring Harnesses 

ENGINES & COMPONENTS

• Alternative Propulsion Systems/Components 
• Alternators/Generators 
• Belts/Chains/Pulleys 
• Cylinder Blocks/Heads 
• Camshafts/Crankshafts 
• Connecting Rods 
• Diesel Engines 
• Distributors 
• Emission Control 
• Engine Bearings 
• Flywheels 
• Gasoline Engines 
• Ignition Systems/Components 
• Intake Manifolds 
• Oil Filters 
• Oil/Water Pumps 
• Pistons/Rings 
• Spark Plugs 
• Starters 
• Timing Chains/Gears/Belts 
• Turbochargers/Superchargers 
• Valve Covers/Oil Pans 
• Valvetrain/Components 

EQUIPMENT & TOOLS

• Miscellaneous Equipment and/or Tools 
• Assembly Systems 
• Balancing Machines 
• Bar Code/Identification/Inventory Equipment 
• Conveyors 
• Dies/Molds 
• Emission Equipment 
• Environmental Equipment 
• Heat Treating Equipment 
• Heating Equipment 
• Inspection/Test Equipment 
• Laser Systems 
• Machine Controls 
• Machine Tools 
• Material Handling Equipment/Packaging 
• Monitoring/Measuring Equipment 
• Noise Control Equipment 
• Paint/Finishing Systems 
• Rapid Prototyping Systems 
• Robots/Accessories 
• Waste Treatment/Recycling Systems 
• Water Cutting Systems 
• Welding Equipment 

EXHAUST SYSTEM & COMPONENTS

• General Exhaust System Components 
• Catalytic Converters 
• Exhaust Pipes 
• Exhaust System Brackets 
• Mufflers 
• Tailpipes 

FUEL SYSTEM & COMPONENTS

• Air/Fuel Filter 
• Carburetors 
• Fuel Injection 
• Fuel Pumps 
• Fuel System Hoses/Lines 
• Fuel Systems Tanks 

INTERIOR SYSTEMS & COMPONENTS

• Air Bag/Components 
• Cables 
• Carpeting/Floor Mats 
• Door Systems/Trim 
• Headliners 
• Instrument Panels/Consoles 
• Interior Mirrors 
• Interior Trim 
• Linkages 
• Pedals 
• Seat Belts 

MATERIALS

• Abrasives 
• Acoustic Materials 
• Adhesives 
• Aluminum/Alloys 
• Cardboard/Fiberboard/Wood Hardboard 
• Ceramics 
• Chemicals 
• Composites 
• Elastomers 
• Fabrics 
• Ferrous Metals/Alloys 
• Fiberglass 
• Foams 
• Fuel Additives 
• Glass/Glass Laminates 
• Non-Ferrous Metal/Alloys 
• Oil/Lubricants 
• Paints/Coatings/Films 
• Plastics 
• Powder Metals 
• Rubber 
• Sealants 
• Steel/Stainless Steel 
• Tapes 

SEATS & COMPONENTS

• Seat Assemblies 
• Seat Controls 
• Seat Cover 
• Seat Frame 
• Seat Hardware 
• Seat Padding 

STEERING SYSTEM & COMPONENTS

• Linkage/Hoses/Boots 
• Steering Columns 
• Steering Gears 
• Steering Pumps 
• Steering Racks 
• Steering Wheels 

SUSPENSION SYSTEM & COMPONENTS

• Bushings/Bearings 
• Control Arms 
• Dampers 
• Shock Absorbers 
• Springs 
• Stabilizers 
• Struts 
• Torsion Bars 
• Wheels/Components 

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