CAREERS AT J.W. SPEAKER

Your Future. Brought To Light

At J.W. Speaker, we are explorers who solve problems that others can’t. Join our innovative team to design and build cutting-edge, high-quality vehicle lighting that powers the greatest vehicle brands

Find your path to
a brighter future

Bright ideas that leave others in the dark can come from anywhere…or anyone. Don’t settle. Be a part of pushing boundaries to create game-changing products through innovation, exploration, and performance:

Innovation

Our desire to innovate solves problems others can’t—in ways that no one else can—to create solutions that set new standards and deliver lasting value.

Exploration

Our intellectual curiosity and “can do” attitude fuels an endless pursuit of improvement that helps our customers see problems as opportunities.

Performance

Our ability to push the envelope of what’s possible with technology delivers superior performance that improves visibility and safety.

J.W. Speaker Associates Say It Best

Be a part of something bigger

All of our associates are driven by solving real-world problems with innovations that provide better visibility and keep people safer.
Work with major brands
Premium global brands seek out our commitment to precision, innovation and design to realize their vision and make an impact with best-in-class solutions.
Join a winning team
Our culture of creativity, mutual respect and support for each other brings out the best in everyone to help us navigate uncharted waters.
Invest in yourself
and your future

Our associate benefits empower the health and well-being of our associates to fuel their curious mindset and our collective growth.

Are You Driven…To See More?
Let’s Do This. Power Up Your Career and Unleash Your Potential
FAQs
Check out some of the most frequently-asked career questions to find out what’s it’s like to work at J.W. Speaker.
A: Yes! If we have an open position, we will post it on our website. The only exception to this is jobs we plan to fill with internal candidates.
A: We are very fortunate at J.W. Speaker to be a growing company! As a result, we have several teams who are expanding due to growth and workload, and are looking to fill new positions within their group. That’s why you might see some positions posted more often than others.
A: Yes, we only accept online applications today. This way, we can store your application/resume electronically, which is both efficient and environmentally friendly.
A: Our Human Resources team reviews online applications and resumes several times a week. If you could be a fit for one of our open positions, we will email you to set up either a phone interview or an in-person interview.
A: It depends on the position. Most of the time, we start with a short phone conversation. After that, there is an in-person interview with the hiring manager and a member of HR. Sometimes, there may be a second in-person interview where candidates meet potential teammates, additional leaders in our organization, and go on a company tour. We try and make this process as convenient as possible!
A: While we are always eager to fill our openings, finding the right fit for both of us is much more important than filling the position quickly. Oftentimes, we have multiple candidates to interview for our openings, and busy schedules sometime make this process take a few weeks. We will always try to share the expected timeline with you when you have your interview.
A: Absolutely! We will keep your application/resume on file for 6 months. You may, however, apply for additional jobs online if you see something that interests you.
A: We sure do! The majority of our internships available include engineering students in either Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial/Manufacturing engineering programs. We participate in several on-campus career fairs every year, as well as on-campus recruiting. Most of our interns work year-round and attend schools in the Milwaukee area, although some are “summer-only” internships. These openings are typically posted on your school’s job board.
A: We are a very fast-paced environment with a constant focus on continuous improvement. This means that we are always moving forward, trying to be better than we were the day before. Our associates are passionate about their careers, they love to learn, and their entrepreneurial spirit is contagious!
A: Thanks for your interest in helping us fill our openings. While we do use third-party recruiters from time to time, we have established partnerships with our current staffing providers and are not looking to add any new ones at this time.

J.W. Speaker values diversity in our workforce. Additionally, there are many administrative and contractual responsibilities placed on J.W. Speaker as a government contractor.  To remain in compliance with our Affirmative Action Plan, resumes and applications for job openings at J.W. Speaker must be documented and all applicants surveyed for their race, ethnicity, gender, disability, and protected veteran status. 

 

Applicant Policy:

 

·     Applications and resumes will be accepted ONLY when there is an open and/or listed position. Unsolicited applications and resumes will not be retained or considered.

·     All applicants must specify the job(s) for which they are applying.  Application forms that indicate “any job” or incomplete applications will not be considered.

·     A listing of open positions will be available on our website, supplied to all state job agencies and/or local departments of workforce development and also can be provided upon request.

·     Although an applicant may submit a resume along with their application, the application form must be completed in its entirety for consideration.  Only applicants who complete an application will be considered. All candidates who receive telephone interviews and/or in-person interviews are required to fully complete the employment application in order to receive further consideration for the position.

·     Applications will be actively considered for 180 days.  After that period of time, an applicant will be required to re-apply if a position becomes available.

·     Internal applications in the form of employee “Promotion/Transfer Requests” will be actively considered for 180 days.

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