Jobs in Redford, MI

Forbes Hospitality is looking for an Event Manager to add to their current team. We are seeking candidates with 3+ years experience as an Event and/or Catering Captain or Supervisor, or 1+ years as a Banquet Manager. Prior wedding events experience is a plus.

Comprehensive benefits to include: medical, dental, vision, 401k with company match, paid time off, free parking, etc.

Description:

• Managing the Operational team to orchestrate a successful event from beginning to end
• Working with a team of Event Managers & Service Captains
• Schedule: Days, Nights & Weekends, required.
• Off Days: 2-3 days a week depending on the schedule of events

Responsibilities:

• Manage the Operation of Events
• Coordinate Room Sets, Break Downs, and Closing Procedures
• Manage all Front of House Staff: Bartenders, Servers, Door Hosts
• On Site Contact for all event clients and Vendors
• Follow the Contract and Banquet Event Order
• Coordinate Event Logistics with Kitchen, Sales Team, AV/Tech Team
• Manage the timeline and flow of the event
• Enforce all company policies and procedures
• Additional responsibilities among all Event Managers: linen, inventory, reporting condition of buildings/equipment
• Responsible for employee hiring, training, scheduling, performance reviews, etc.
• Anticipate guests’ needs and respond to complaints in a timely manner

Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Positive attitude
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure and multi-task
• Friendly demeanor with a passion for customer service
• Strong leadership skills - leading by example
• Proactively prepare for events in advance

Pay Frequency:

• Bi weekly

Work Remotely

• No

Job Title: Ignition SCADA Developer / Support Engineer

Department: OT / Industrial Automation

Detroit, MI

Full Time

Onsite

Role Overview

Ignition SCADA Developer / Support Engineer in Industrial Automation team. support of real-time industrial dashboards, and operator interfaces using Ignition by Inductive Automation.

HMI/SCADA development, database integration, Documentation, and familiarity with PLC systems and OT networking. This role requires both hands-on technical development and post-deployment support.

Job Descriptions

1. Dashboard & HMI Development

• Design and build high-performance, scalable real-time dashboards using Ignition's Perspective modules.
• Create responsive web-based HMIs for Desktop.
• Utilize templates, tag bindings, scripting, and UDTs for modular and reusable design.
• Develop alarm dashboards, KPI visualizations, production monitoring screens, and operator control interfaces.

2. SCADA Configuration & Deployment

• Set up and configure Ignition Gateways (single and redundant systems), projects, and modules.
• Manage deployment pipelines for Ignition projects in development, staging, and production environments.
• Collaborate with IT/OT to configure OPC-UA, MQTT, and tag providers across distributed systems.
• Implement project versioning, backups, and rollback strategies using Git or Ignition’s project tools.

3. Database & Data Modeling

• Design, query, and optimize SQL databases (PostgreSQL, MSSQL, MySQL) for process data and reports.
• Build dynamic datasets from historical tag data, transactional systems, and ERP/MES interfaces.

4. Scripting & Logic

• Write Python (Jython) scripts for dynamic behavior and data processing.
• Develop Gateway Event and Tag Change Scripts.
• Use Ignition Expression Language and Python for custom logic, bindings, and calculations.

5. Document & Report Generation

• Design and generate project Documentation for HMI and SCADA
• Schedule and deliver reports via email, file export, or shared drives.
• Create compliance reports (batch, downtime, traceability, OEE) integrated with MES or third-party systems.

6. System Support & Maintenance

• Monitor SCADA performance, logs, tag usage, and database performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve runtime errors, deployment issues, and integration bugs.
• Support Ignition platform.
• Create user guides, SOPs, and technical documentation for all developed solutions

Technical Skills

• Strong expertise in:
• OPC-UA, MQTT, and Modbus protocols
• PLC Integration (Rockwell, Siemens, or equivalent)
• Ignition Gateway configuration and deployment
• Solid understanding of:
• OT network topologies and SCADA architecture
• HMI/SCADA security best practices
• Data historian and time-series data management

Tools & Platforms

• Ignition by Inductive Automation (Core modules, Perspective, Reporting)
• Database Systems: PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MySQL
• Version Control: Git, Bitbucket, GitHub

Company Overview:

At Activate, we are renowned for crafting extraordinary experiences that make a lasting impact for some of the world's most influential brands. Our expertise spans the production of kits, mobile tours, and standout live events, enhancing brand visibility and strengthening customer loyalty. As a WBENC-certified company, we take pride in fostering an inclusive work environment that emphasizes growth, offers competitive benefits, and champions collaboration.

Position Summary:

We are on the lookout for a talented and enthusiastic Associate Producer to join our team. In this role, you will collaborate closely with Producers to deliver exceptional experiential events. As an Associate Producer, you play a vital role in supporting various facets of event production, making significant contributions to achieving client objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Office Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Producer to create and manage production documentation throughout the program lifecycle. This includes statements of work, work-back schedules, budgets, artwork approvals, operations manuals, metrics reports, expense reports, and post-program recaps.
• Take the lead in sourcing and procuring necessary event assets, such as décor, furniture, giveaways, staff, venues, rentals, or new specialty vendors.
• Monitor and track expenses against the internal budget, ensuring meticulous management of receipts and expense reporting.
• Contribute to the process of securing permits from local and state municipalities for special events, food service, road closures, and other unique program requirements.
• Play a substantial role in curating and overseeing the mise en scène of each event, ensuring that visual and atmospheric elements align with the brand's narrative, leaving an indelible impression on attendees.

Onsite Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with Producers to ensure the timely and efficient completion of all on-site tasks.
• Assist in the management of the Run of Show, ensuring adherence to deadlines and the well-being of the crew with necessary breaks.
• Participate actively in the execution of experiential marketing plans and contribute to achieving client Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) during each show day.
• Provide support in handling necessary pivots or contingency execution as required.

Activate reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Job Qualifications:

• Education: A Bachelor's degree is required.
• Experience: A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
• A strong interest in and enthusiasm for event production and experiential marketing.

Requirements:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
• Strong critical thinking skills in high-pressure situations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Proficiency in task management or project management software (Asana is a plus).
• Willingness to travel extensively (varies by account and season).

Activate provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

Job Title:                     Regional Sales General Manager

Department:                 Sales

Reports To:                 Vice President of Sales and Marketing

SUMMARY:

The Regional sales General Manager is responsible for generating revenue, implementing strategies to increase sales and obtaining new business opportunities by developing and maintaining strong relationships with customers, dealers, and their direct reports. This role will be responsible for the performance of all Regional Sales Managers reporting to them and the performance of their territories. Within this structure the Regional Sales General Manager will be responsible for the effectiveness of agent relationships and the consistency of how CHIRON works with agents to generate sales opportunities.   

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Develop strategies and tactical plans to achieve sales goals and increase market share working in the direct assigned territory and working with the RSMs that report directly to this position.
• Drive territory sales and development through regular RSM and customer interaction and by providing information on available products and services.
• Provide regular reporting of key account activities, sales win/loss and competitive updates within all territories.
• Prepare and present sales presentations to create product understanding/awareness and to ensure these sales materials are applied effectively and consistently across all territories. 
• Monitor and report on market trends and conditions, competitive products and pricing, sales activities of competitors, existing and new product sales potential, and other related information as appropriate. This information must be pulled from the RSMs reporting to this role.
• Identify and properly qualify business and customer opportunities and compile list of prospective sales/leads from all territories. 
• Manage assigned territories to identify and meet with existing and prospective customers and provide sales presentations and product updates. Support all RSMs to do the same.
• Work with Proposal Engineers to quote projects and deliveries, including complete and accurate costings and anticipated savings in production costs through time studies. A balance must be struck between this role and what is expected from the RSMs.
• Working with other functional groups, prepare sales contracts and deal sheets according to company procedures.
• Prepare reports of business transactions and maintain a database of all quotes for sales review and follow-up. Drive the RSMs to do the same.
• Investigate and help resolve customer satisfaction issues. Take charge in all territories so the RSMs may focus on selling and not get bogged down with quality issues. Strike a balance.
• Actively manage weekly sales itinerary to adequately cover assigned territory in a time-efficient manner and ensure the RSMs in all territories are doing the same. This role must specifically focus on the sales activities of the RSMs and ensure they are using their time effectively. A balance of “on the road”, in office and other must be achieved and effective.
• Prepare sales call reports and monthly 30-60-90 sales forecasts and ensure the RSMs do the same.
• Works with and manages Agents and Agent strategies where applicable. This must be done consistently across all territories.
• Attend territory trade shows when it makes sense to do so and drive local and regional events to increase brand awareness.
• Be 100% accountable to the performance and results generated by all RSMs reporting to this role.
• Schedule performance and review meetings with the assigned regional sales managers

TRAVEL:

50 - 80% travel is anticipated. Routine travel to various domestic customer and distributor locations will be required. A valid driver’s license and passport are required for this position.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, sales/marketing, business administration or relevant field.
• 5 years of experience in the machine tool industry and/or high-volume parts manufacturing industry.
• Held a Leadership role in the area of sales for a minimum of five (5) years.

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS:

• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; drives open collaboration.
• Strong negotiation and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships
• Highly organized and comfortable with cold calling techniques
• Highly self-motivated and self-directed
• Excellent time and territory management skills
• Proficiency with a CRM
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Adobe

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers, handle, or grasp objects and talk or hear. Regularly operates a computer and other office equipment such as printers and copy machines. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds.

HRIS Systems Analyst (Workday)

This position supports the organization’s HR technology environment with a focus on Workday. The role partners closely with HR, Payroll, and Benefits teams to enhance functionality, support daily operations, and deliver system improvements across a global user base.

What You’ll Do

Serve as the primary functional resource for Workday HR, Payroll, and Benefits modules

Maintain configurations, security, and business processes to ensure accuracy and compliance

Support enhancements and releases from design through deployment

Manage system changes using structured governance and testing practices

Coordinate with external payroll providers and benefit carriers to maintain connectivity and data accuracy

Investigate and resolve data, reporting, and integration discrepancies

Review interfaces and perform reconciliations

Execute system improvement initiatives and small projects

Provide user guidance, training, and documentation

Continuously identify opportunities to improve workflows and system usage

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, or related field preferred

3+ years supporting Workday in an HRIS environment

Experience with Workday Payroll and Benefits

Background in configuration, testing, and ongoing HR systems support

Strong communication skills and ability to work with technical and business stakeholders

Ability to work onsite

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced CAE Durability Engineer – Technical Specialist to lead the structural durability and fatigue validation of critical vehicle systems. This role is responsible for driving virtual sign-off processes, advanced simulation analysis, and correlation between simulation models and physical testing to ensure the durability and reliability of vehicle structures, particularly for electric vehicle architectures.

The ideal candidate will serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in structural durability, guiding engineering teams through simulation-based design validation while collaborating cross-functionally with design, manufacturing, and testing teams.

Job Duties for Durability CAE Tech Specialist

Core Responsibilities

• Virtual Sign-off & Validation: Lead the structural durability and fatigue sign-off for critical systems like body structures, frames, and electric vehicle (EV) battery trays before physical prototype builds.
• Advanced Simulation Leadership: Oversee complex, full-vehicle explicit and implicit dynamic simulations (e.g., ground strikes, curb strikes, and cyclic loading) to assess structural resilience.
• Model Correlation: Drive the alignment between virtual simulation models and physical test results from proving grounds or lab rigs to ensure predictive accuracy.
• Root Cause Analysis: Use physics-based principles and simulation data to diagnose and resolve durability failures from early development through production.
• Technical Mentorship: Act as a "subject matter expert" (SME), coaching junior engineers and developing new CAE methodologies.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Engage with design, manufacturing, and "Road Load" teams to develop design load targets and ensure lessons learned are integrated into future vehicle architectures.

Key Technical Skills & Qualifications

• Simulation Software Expertise: Mastery of CAE tools such as Abaqus, Nastran and fatigue solvers like nCode DesignLife or FEMFAT.
• Material Science Knowledge: Deep understanding of fatigue life prediction, plasticity, ductile failure, and metal joining methods (e.g., welding in HSLA steels or cast materials).
• Data Processing: Proficiency in pre-processors ANSA or HyperMesh and Post-processors HyperView or Meta/Post. Familiarity in scripting languages like Python or MATLAB for automation would be a plus.
• Communication & Presentation: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a proven ability to translate complex data into clear technical and executive presentations for leadership decision-making
• Experience: Requires 10+ years of experience in structural components and CAE correlation for specialist roles.

Special Considerations:

• AI & Machine Learning:
• Proficiency in applying Reduced Order Modeling (ROM) and Neural Networks to accelerate traditional CAE simulations.
• Experience using AI-driven design tools (e.g., Altair PhysicsAI or Ansys SimAI) to predict stress and strain fields without full solver runs.
• Knowledge of Generative Design algorithms to optimize topology for durability and mass reduction.

We’re proud of our Tier 1 supplier legacy for manufacturing propulsion-agnostic, structural automotive components, and assemblies around the globe.

To help us drive excellence, you’ll get to be:

· Assume project management responsibilities for any assigned project and ensure timelines are met.

· Manage all facility preventative maintenance service schedules, exterior and grounds maintenance, and coordinate any facility repair activities.

· Generate and provide bid specifications for potential vendors for projects related to the facility.

· Primary contact with all utility companies and facility service companies

• · Coordinate & oversee equipment moves and rigging
• · May manage the EAM preventative maintenance system

This full-time, salary role is a part of our Maintenance team and reports to the Maintenance Manager.

SUCCESS FACTORS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
• Minimum six (6) years or more of hands-on manufacturing experience
• Proficient in AutoCAD
• · Working knowledge of air compressors and facility air balancing.
• · Working knowledge of fire suppression systems.
• · Working knowledge of facility plumbing systems and storm drain requirements.

Asset Manager

Summary:

MUST have substation or underground experience

Asset Management Engineer is responsible for managing and optimizing the life cycle of physical assets to ensure they serve the intended purpose efficiently and effectively. This includes the development of the business process around it. Builds and maintains effective relationships with key internal and/or external decision makers.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain asset management strategies aligned with organizational goals and applicable standards
• Analyze asset performance, reliability, and lifecycle costs to support data driven investment and maintenance decisions.
• Define asset criticality, maintenance strategies to optimize risk, cost, and performance.
• Support and maintain asset management systems (e.g., EAM/CMMS platforms), ensuring data accuracy and integrity
• Proactively analyze asset performance data, benchmark performance, identifying common failures, and formulating corrective actions. Assess the life cycle of assets and make recommendations for upgrades or replacements
• Develop reports on asset records, including information on their condition, location, and develop cost-effective asset management solutions to minimize expenses
• Establish and monitor asset performance metrics (KPIs) such as availability, reliability, and total cost of ownership
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, and internal governance requirements related to asset management
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, standards development, and asset management documentation

Required Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience in asset management, reliability engineering, maintenance engineering, or a related role
• Working knowledge of asset lifecycle management and reliability-centered maintenance concepts.
• Experience using asset management or CMM/EAM systems
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.

Education

• A bachelor's degree in engineering (civil, mechanical, electrical) or related field is required.

Structural / Miscellaneous Steel Estimator

Dearborn Heights, MI

Permanent

$100,000 - $140,000 + Benefits

The Role

A nationally ranked, award-winning general contractor is seeking a Structural / Miscellaneous Steel Estimator to join its Preconstruction team in the Detroit metro area.

This role sits within a collaborative steel preconstruction team (approx. six professionals) and reports into Preconstruction Leadership. You will lead both hard-bid and negotiated proposals, primarily focused on manufacturing, power, energy, and industrial steel projects nationwide.

You’ll be trusted to operate with autonomy — preparing accurate, competitive budgets while supporting business development and strengthening client relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review drawings and specifications to define full project scope
• Attend and contribute to pre-bid meetings
• Prepare detailed, accurate cost estimates
• Solicit and level subcontractor and supplier pricing
• Develop best-value solutions balancing cost, engineering, and quality
• Clearly define bid inclusions, exclusions, and clarifications
• Support operations teams on awarded projects (including change orders)
• Contribute to conceptual budgeting and professional proposal development

What They’re Looking For

• 7+ years of structural / miscellaneous steel estimating experience
• Strong background in industrial, manufacturing, power, or energy sectors
• Deep understanding of conceptual estimating and cost control
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office & scheduling tools

You’ll thrive here if you’re analytical, ethical, commercially sharp, and genuinely enjoy collaborating with operations and clients.

Duration: 12 Months (Temp to Perm)

Client: One of the largest provider of transformational learning solutions.

Overview:

We are looking for an Automotive Training & Development Consultant located in the Detroit, Michigan area.

This position is responsible for analysis, research, development and delivery of manufacturing processes and technical launch training with on-site support to OEM vehicle assembly plants in the US, Canada and Mexico.

Duties:

• Provide on-site training and support at each of the OEM vehicle assembly plants.
• Instruct and consult plant process and repair personnel to improve their understanding of the vehicle and its highly intricate and interconnected systems and subsystems.
• Present and demonstrate efficient and effective methods of diagnosing and correcting vehicle assembly, vehicle electrical systems and sub-system deficiencies.
• Conduct root cause analysis to accurately identify the cause(s) of assembly and vehicle deficiencies.
• Act as the training liaison between product/manufacturing engineering and general assembly by creating, designing and developing training materials related to vehicle assembly process, electrical harness manufacture, vehicle electrical system architectures and schematics.
• Communicate and share lessons learned, developed training materials and information gathered in support of one plant project with remaining plants on a timely basis.
• Analyze and identify future training needs for each of the OEM vehicle assembly plants.
• Support and participate in plant launch meetings and provide training reports to management, the OEM management and OEM launch teams.
• Interface with engineering, component suppliers and vendors to validate and develop training materials for the manufacturing process, vehicle and vehicle electrical sub-systems prior to the Start of Regular Production (SORP).
• Research and compile manufacturing processes and technical information to be included in training course materials, such as, but not limited to engineering schematics, work in process service information, engineering documents, engineering math data and manufacturing reports.

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree or Certificate in Automotive Technology, engineering or other related discipline with 5 years of experience as an automotive instructional designer, training developer, automotive instructor and/or manufacturing instructor. Or High school diploma with eight years of experience as an automotive instructional designer, training developer, automotive instructor and/or manufacturing instructor may be considered in lieu of an associate’s degree.
• Demonstrated knowledge of automotive systems from an advanced diagnostics perspective.
• Demonstrated knowledge of OEM manufacturing tracking and reporting systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of OEM manufacturing dynamic vehicle testing systems.
• Ability to develop professional training materials using pre-launch documents.
• Ability to read and interpret a digital multimeter, OEM diagnostic scan tool and other automotive related diagnostic test equipment.
• Ability to effectively conduct one-on-one and group presentations Ability to interpret early engineering level electrical schematic diagrams.
• Ability to read OEM supplier electrical harness prints.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Extensive travel flexibility. Upward of 75% travel, depending upon launch.
• Ability to work independently without supervision.
• ASE certifications.
• Demonstrated presentation skills delivering process and technical training.
• Automotive technical assistance center experience.