Engineering Jobs in Metro Detroit, MI

Capital Planning Manager

Location: Livonia, Michigan

About the Role

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Capital Planning Manager to lead high-profile facility and construction projects across our organization. This role offers the opportunity to shape our workspaces, drive operational efficiency, and lead a talented team from project inception to completion. You will collaborate with executives, operations, IT, and external partners to deliver projects on time, on budget, and at the highest quality standards.

This is a career-defining opportunity for a proven leader who thrives in fast-paced, complex environments and enjoys seeing projects come to life—from blueprint to occupancy.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Lead and Inspire: Manage and mentor project coordinators and architectural staff, creating a collaborative, high-performing team.
• Drive Impact: Direct the planning, budgeting, and execution of capital projects that enhance workplace environments and operational efficiency.
• Be at the Center of Innovation: Partner with cross-functional teams including Operations, IT, and Purchasing to implement forward-thinking space planning and construction solutions.
• Shape Your Career: Opportunity to influence corporate strategy and build expertise across capital planning, architecture, and project management.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field
• 8+ years of progressive experience in capital planning, construction, or project management, including supervisory experience
• Expertise in interior building specifications, finishes, and system furniture
• Experience with AutoCAD and familiarity with PeopleSoft
• Proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills to influence stakeholders at all levels

Core Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of capital projects—from scope definition to final delivery
• Develop and manage comprehensive budgets, schedules, and resource plans
• Prepare detailed project proposals, risk assessments, and executive reports
• Ensure seamless integration of IT infrastructure and operational systems during project rollouts
• Mentor and guide team members to achieve high performance and career growth
• Interpret architectural and engineering plans, space layouts, and regulatory standards to support efficient project execution

Skills & Attributes That Make You Stand Out

• Strategic thinker with strong organizational and analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communicator capable of engaging diverse teams
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Hands-on experience in space planning, cost estimating, and project execution
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office Suite, Project Management tools, and enterprise systems

Title: Buyer - (Services Buying experience) (Need Local Candidates)

Location: Detroit, MI

Duration: 7 Months

Rate: $40-$45/Hour on W2

Job Summary:

Provide core management in the procurement of various commodities to achieve budget objects, supplier diversity and on-time delivery.

Support Supply Chain leaders, Strategic Category Manager(s), buyers and a predetermined business unit to achieve total cost management.

Other Qualifications:

Preferred:

• · Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or Economics
• · Prior procurement experience in Solar / Renewable Energy components.
• · Yellow/Green/Black belt certification

Other Requirements:

• Demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft applications (i.e: Excel, PowerPoint, & Word)
• Demonstrates an ability to manage multimillion dollar contracts, consistent positive business unit and warehouse feedback, little rework, meeting deadlines, taking on additional work, working independently on routine tasks, and effectively prioritizing tasks to meet business needs and deadlines.
• Strong negotiation skills and contract writing, evident through successfully and independently negotiating less complex contracts, including the terms and conditions, building relationships with our business unit partners and vendors, independently completing purchase agreements, crafting service agreements, and reviewing peers' contracts for compliance with client's requirements
• Demonstrates an understanding of risk management, value analysis and proper decision making through ensuring terms and conditions are complete and accurate, appropriately analyzing tradeoffs, consequences and liabilities of actions, knowing when to escalate issues to leadership or experts, and independently making good decisions in routine situations.
• Demonstrates a basic understanding of business needs and the organization as a whole, as demonstrated by participation in business unit meetings, placing orders within requisition and funding requirements, and exhibiting general knowledge of the current market.
• Demonstrated application of continuous improvement tools, systems and processes
• Demonstrates an understanding of procurement for solar materials and working directly with EPC contractors.

Job Title: ENOVIA / 3DEXPERIENCE PLM Engineer

Location: Dearborn, Michigan

Role Overview

We are looking for a PLM Engineer with strong experience in ENOVIA and the 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX) platform to support product lifecycle management and Bill of Materials (BOM) management activities. The ideal candidate will have a mechanical engineering background and experience managing product structures, configuration control, and engineering change processes within PLM environments.

This role will involve working closely with cross-functional teams including mechanical design, manufacturing, and supply chain to ensure accurate product data and efficient lifecycle management within the ENOVIA / 3DEXPERIENCE platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain Bill of Materials (BOM) and product structures within ENOVIA / 3DEXPERIENCE PLM systems.
• Ensure data accuracy and configuration control for mechanical components and assemblies.
• Support engineering change management processes including ECO, ECR, and ECN within the PLM environment.
• Collaborate with mechanical design, manufacturing, procurement, and quality teams to maintain product data integrity.
• Maintain part numbering, revision control, and configuration management within PLM systems.
• Support product lifecycle activities from concept and design through production and release.
• Ensure proper release and documentation of engineering drawings, CAD data, and technical specifications.
• Conduct BOM validation and audits to ensure system accuracy.
• Support integration and synchronization between PLM and ERP systems.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field.
• 2+ years of experience working with PLM systems, preferably ENOVIA and 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX).
• Strong understanding of BOM management, product structure, and configuration control.
• Experience supporting engineering change management processes (ECO/ECR/ECN).
• Familiarity with mechanical design documentation and CAD data management.
• Experience working with cross-functional engineering teams in product development environments.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Dassault Systèmes 3DEXPERIENCE platform (ENOVIA).
• Knowledge of PLM–ERP integration (SAP, Oracle, etc.).
• Exposure to automotive or manufacturing product lifecycle environments.

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Job Title: CAE Engineer – NVH / Durability Engineer

Location: Livonia, MI

Job Summary:

The CAE Analyst II (NVH / Durability) will perform Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to solve NVH / Durability problems to aid engineering in the upfront design of automotive, aerospace, entertainment, and industrial segments. This individual will build FEA models and conduct Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) analysis supported by sound engineering explanation and hand calculations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Build NVH / Durability models for various applications in the automotive, aerospace, and entertainment industries using commercial CAE tools such as Nastran, Abaqus / Optistruct / ANSYS.
• Run NVH / Durability simulations (Linear, Non-linear, Dynamic), postprocess results, and provide engineering solutions.
• Develop and present detailed reports during customer meetings.
• Develop Python scripts for workflow automation.
• Manage analysis files according to company data-retention policies.
• Collaborate with various groups within the CAE department to enhance predictive accuracy and reduce development cycles.
• Able to execute projects with minimum guidance, including direct communication with customers, and develop effective design solutions utilizing CAE tools.
• Effectively handle more than one project simultaneously, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables.
• Support new technology and process development.

Education and Experience (required):

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with coursework in Finite Element Analysis, Strength of Materials, Mechanical behavior of metals, plastics & composites, Noise & Vibration.
• 1-3 years of NVH & Durability modeling experience in building FEA models using tools such as ANSA, Hypermesh
• Experience in linear, non-linear & dynamic structural FEA modeling, analysis
• Experience in writing process automation using python, or Excel VBA or C functions.
• Experience in performing analysis of complex full vehicle models.
• U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident allowing for International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) compliance.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities (required):

• Knowledge of mechanical systems, vehicle structure for various load cases & principles for NVH & Durability development for various systems.
• Good attention to detail and ability to use hand calculations and free body diagrams to validate input and results. Ability to communicate verbal and written technical information.
• Excellent problem-solving ability. Take initiative to research solutions when dealing with new problems.
• Software skills in finite element pre-processors, solvers, and post-processors (Altair Hyperworks, ANSA & META).
• Familiarity with FEA/ fatigue simulation software packages (Nastran, Abaqus, nCode etc.)
• Software skills in finite element pre-processors, and post-processors (Altair Hyperworks, ANSA & META).
• Experience with real-world data integration and experimental validation.

Account Manager – Industrial Projects

Company: Confidential

Location: Michigan (Remote within the state possible)

Travel to customer sites and project locations will be required.

About the Opportunity

Our client is a well-established industrial services organization specializing in complex machinery installation, relocation, and plant operations support. With decades of experience supporting large-scale industrial projects across North America, the company is known for its technical expertise, operational precision, and commitment to delivering high-quality results for its customers.

The organization continues to grow and is expanding its commercial team to support increasing demand across several industrial sectors.

Position Summary

The Account Manager – Industrial Projects is responsible for managing and growing strategic relationships with Tier 1 automotive supplier accounts while identifying new project opportunities within existing accounts. This role serves as the primary commercial liaison between the customer and internal operations teams, ensuring projects are scoped correctly, quoted accurately, and executed to customer expectations.

Success in this role requires a strong understanding of industrial environments, long-term customer relationships, and the ability to coordinate across estimating, engineering, and field operations.

Key Responsibilities

Account Management & Customer Relations

• Own and manage assigned Tier 1 automotive supplier accounts
• Develop trusted relationships with plant managers, engineers, maintenance leaders, and procurement teams
• Act as the primary point of contact for all commercial and service-related matters
• Conduct regular site visits to understand customer needs and upcoming projects

Sales & Revenue Growth

• Identify new project opportunities within existing accounts
• Work with estimating and operations teams to develop accurate scopes and proposals
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and service agreements in alignment with company margins
• Achieve revenue and profitability targets for assigned accounts

Project Coordination

• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth handoff from sale to execution
• Support pre-job planning meetings, site walks, and post-project reviews
• Manage change orders, schedule adjustments, and customer communications
• Resolve issues proactively to maintain customer satisfaction

Industry & Market Knowledge

• Stay informed on automotive production trends, shutdown schedules, and capital projects
• Understand customer safety, quality, and compliance requirements
• Represent the company professionally at customer meetings and industry events

Qualifications

Required

• 3–7+ years of account management, sales, or project-based customer-facing experience in an industrial environment
• Experience working with Tier 1 automotive suppliers or automotive manufacturing facilities
• Strong understanding of industrial services (rigging, machinery moving, millwrighting, construction, or similar)
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder accounts
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills
• Ability to travel to customer sites as needed

Preferred

• Background in industrial rigging, heavy equipment, or plant services
• Familiarity with RFQs, MSAs, and automotive procurement processes
• Technical aptitude to understand equipment, layouts, and project constraints
• CRM and ERP system experience

Key Competencies

• Relationship-driven sales mindset
• Attention to detail and follow-through
• Strong safety awareness
• Problem-solving under time and schedule pressure
• Ability to balance customer advocacy with company profitability

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary + Variable Compensation
• Company vehicle
• Corporate credit card for travel and expenses

Additional Details

Further details about the organization, leadership team, and project portfolio will be shared with qualified candidates during the interview process.

Job Title: CMDB Engineer (ServiceNow)

Location: Detroit or Charlotte

Long-Term Contract

Pay Range: $40-$45/hr

Key Responsibilities

• • Design and maintain CMDB data models, CI classes, and relationships aligned with ServiceNow CSDM standards.
• • Implement and manage ServiceNow Discovery, Service Mapping, and integrations to ensure accurate population of configuration items.
• • Configure and maintain Identification and Reconciliation Engine (IRE) rules to ensure CI uniqueness and prevent duplicates.
• • Monitor and improve CMDB data quality including completeness, accuracy, and relationship integrity.
• • Build and maintain service maps linking applications, infrastructure, and supporting components.
• • Develop automation and workflows to keep configuration items updated throughout their lifecycle (provisioning, change, decommissioning).
• • Integrate CMDB with external data sources such as cloud platforms, endpoint tools, and asset systems.
• • Partner with architecture, infrastructure, and application teams to onboard services and establish ownership of configuration data.
• • Create dashboards and reports to track CMDB health, CI coverage, and service mapping progress.

Preferred Qualifications

• • 3–6 years' experience working with ServiceNow CMDB or ITOM.
• • Experience with Discovery, Service Mapping, and CSDM frameworks.
• • Strong understanding of infrastructure components (servers, networks, cloud, applications).
• • Experience with API integrations, data ingestion, and automation in ServiceNow.
• • Ability to troubleshoot data quality issues and CI identification conflicts.

What This Role Will Focus On

• • Improved CMDB data accuracy and governance
• • Reliable service dependency mapping
• • Strong foundation for incident, change, and automation capabilities

Disclaimer: Brooksource, Medasource, and Calculated Hire are part of the Eight Eleven Group family of companies and operate under Eight Eleven Group, LLC. All employees receive the same benefits, policies, and terms of employment.

EEO: We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Benefits & Perks: Brooksource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee's needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.

Pay Disclaimer: The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Project Engineer - Fluid Power Hydraulics

We're seeking a skilled Project Engineer with expertise in fluid power hydraulics to join our team. In this role, you'll complete engineering projects by organizing and controlling project elements, with a strong focus on designing fluid power systems from cradle to grave. This includes starting with initial concepts, collaborating with cross-functional teams through development, building, and shipping the final product. Approximately 80% of the work involves hydraulics (pumping oil), with 20% focused on water or lubrication systems. You'll also improve engineering drawings and ensure that all components and systems sent to the shop floor are fully engineered for form, fit, and function.

Objective:

Complete engineering projects by organizing and controlling elements, emphasizing fluid power hydraulics design and system integration.

Essential Functions:

• Assist with preparation of proposals for fluid power systems, as directed by the Project Manager.
• Conduct engineering reviews of jobs, ensuring form, fit, and function of components in fluid power applications.
• Write change orders as required.
• Answer questions for manufacturing personnel during the build process.
• Develop project objectives by reviewing proposals and plans, conferring with management.
• Determine project responsibilities by identifying phases and elements, assigning personnel, and reviewing bids from contractors.
• Determine project specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, and performance standards; complete technical studies and prepare cost estimates.
• Confirm product performance by designing and conducting tests on fluid power systems.
• Determine project schedule by studying plans and specifications, calculating time requirements, and sequencing elements.
• Maintain project schedule by monitoring progress, coordinating activities, and resolving problems.
• Design fluid power systems from concept to completion, including simple circuitry integration.
• Improve engineering drawings and verify that all designs for the shop floor are thoroughly engineered.

Competencies:

• Program/Project Management
• Professional Knowledge in Fluid Power Hydraulics
• Engineering Design/Analysis (with emphasis on fluid power systems)

Required Education & Experience:

• Degree not required but is a plus.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Prior engineering experience, including hands-on design of fluid power systems.
• Experience designing fluid power hydraulics systems, including simple circuitry.

Preferred Experience:

• SolidWorks

Location: Detroit, MI (3 days in office, 2 days remote; first 3 months are fully in office)

Note: This employer does not provide visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without sponsorship.

Overview

We are seeking a hands-on Application Security Engineer to help integrate security practices across modern development environments, cloud platforms, and emerging AI/ML systems. This role focuses on embedding security into engineering workflows, improving application resilience, and enabling teams to deliver secure solutions without slowing development.

You will work closely with development, infrastructure, and product teams to identify risks early, implement automated security controls, and support secure architecture across applications and data-driven systems.

Key Responsibilities

Secure Development & DevSecOps

• Integrate security best practices throughout the software development lifecycle, from design through production deployment
• Perform code reviews to identify vulnerabilities and promote secure coding standards
• Implement and manage application security tools such as SAST, DAST, SCA, and related technologies
• Embed automated security checks within CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps workflows

Risk Assessment & Vulnerability Management

• Conduct threat modeling and security assessments for applications and system architectures
• Identify, prioritize, and track vulnerabilities, partnering with engineering teams on remediation efforts
• Monitor third-party libraries, APIs, and open-source components for security risks

Cloud, Container & Platform Security

• Support security efforts across cloud environments, including containerized and serverless applications
• Assist in securing Kubernetes-based workloads and distributed systems
• Contribute to infrastructure hardening and platform security improvements

AI/ML & Emerging Technology Security

• Evaluate risks associated with machine learning and generative AI systems across the full lifecycle
• Implement safeguards such as input validation, prompt protection, and data leakage prevention
• Support governance and security controls for AI-enabled applications

Incident Response & Compliance

• Investigate application-related security events and support incident response activities
• Track security metrics, risk posture, and remediation progress
• Assist with audit readiness and compliance initiatives

Collaboration & Enablement

• Partner with developers, architects, and product teams to promote secure design principles
• Provide guidance on secure coding practices aligned with industry frameworks (e.g., OWASP)
• Stay current on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of experience in application security, cloud security, or DevSecOps environments
• Hands-on experience with security testing tools (SAST, DAST, SCA, etc.)
• Strong understanding of secure coding practices and modern application architectures
• Experience with cloud platforms and containerized environments (e.g., Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AI/ML security concepts or securing data-driven applications
• Relevant certifications such as DevSecOps, cloud security, or AI security credentials
• Background in highly regulated or security-sensitive environments

Company

Birdstop, Inc. (“Birdstop”, “Company”) builds the next generation of American drones. Birdstop’s recently launched Fealty product line delivers the fastest rapid response drone product ever built - fully compliant with national security regulations and manufactured in-house in Detroit. Enabled by recent breakthroughs in FAA approvals and AI-driven autonomy, Birdstop drones can operate continuously in a fully automated mode without personnel onsite. These systems actively serve our nation's critical infrastructure and public safety organizations with real-time aerial capabilities.

Role 

Birdstop is entering a phase of rapid commercial expansion and this role will play a critical part in that. You will be responsible for closing revenue opportunities with both new and existing clients. You will be building assets and having discussions that not only service Birdstop clients and regulators, but also set how the industry itself evolves. You will work closely with the CEO, sales, marketing, and implementation on client engagements as well as building the systems and processes to grow the go-to-market organization.

Candidate

We are looking for someone who can hit the ground running on enterprise sales to new customers. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated track record of outbound driven sales. Experience driving deals to closing and shortening sales cycles are highly valued. Existing knowledge of the industries we sell into and the technologies we deploy will be preferred. The candidate must be highly responsive and fast to act (measured in minutes and hours) on customer and regulator requests for information. Ability to produce written deliverables quickly and succinctly is a must in this role. The candidate must be able to meet unprecedented problems head on, make sound judgements, and act quickly.

Key Responsibilities

1. Identify and target potential clients.
2. Experiment and validate sales channels.
3. Qualify leads and assess their suitability for product adoption.
4. Understand clients' needs, pain points, and goals to provide the right offering.
5. Prepare and deliver compelling proposals, presentations, and pitches to potential clients or partners.
6. Negotiate terms and agreements to secure new business opportunities.
7. Close deals that minimize the steps and effort necessary.
8. Achieve or exceed revenue targets and sales quotas.
9. Continuously monitor and report on sales pipeline and business development activities.
10. Translate customer and regulator needs into actionable work items.
11. Ensure work items are feasible from engineering and regulatory perspectives.
12. Support on content about Birdstop, including but not limited to case studies, social media posts, website content, and press articles.

Basic Requirements

• 4+ years working in enterprise sales in a fast-growing nimble organization.
• Experience closing deals independently and quickly.
• Familiarity with negotiation of enterprise contracts.
• Strong written communication skills and actual enjoyment of writing.
• Ability to meet rapid timelines and communicate any deviations to timeline expediently.
• Experience as the point person for company presentations, financial models, and other key company materials.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Fluency in written and oral communication with English.
• Work authorization in the United States (no visa sponsorship available).
• Ability to work from Birdstop’s headquarters in Detroit, Michigan.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in the sensors and/or unmanned systems domain.
• Experience working at a fast growth technology startup.

What we offer

• High-trust, high-responsibility mission critical role.
• Strong career growth opportunities as Birdstop scales rapidly.
• Beautiful work facility overlooking the Detroit river.
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and deal strategy.
• Pizza, once a month.
• Extremely hardworking and collegial teammates who care deeply about the mission.
• Opportunity to define the next generation of American manufacturing and aerospace.

Compensation Range

$75,000 - $95,000 Base + Commissions