Jobs in Wayne County, MI

Role Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented BOM / PLM Engineer to manage and maintain product structures, Bill of Materials (BOM), and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) data across the product development lifecycle. The role involves coordinating with cross-functional teams such as design, manufacturing, procurement, and quality to ensure accurate product data, configuration control, and engineering change management.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and manage Bill of Materials (BOM) structures in the PLM/ERP system.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity for parts, assemblies, and product configurations.
• Manage Engineering Change Orders (ECO), Engineering Change Requests (ECR), and Change Notices (ECN) in PLM systems.
• Support product lifecycle processes from concept through production and service.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams to ensure proper product documentation.
• Maintain part numbering systems, revisions, and version control.
• Ensure proper release of engineering documentation including drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
• Support configuration management and product traceability.
• Assist with new product introduction (NPI) by ensuring BOM readiness and documentation compliance.
• Perform BOM audits and validation to maintain system accuracy.
• Coordinate with ERP teams to ensure PLM–ERP data synchronization.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience working with BOM management and PLM systems.
• Experience with PLM tools (Windchill, Teamcenter, Enovia, Agile PLM, Arena, or similar).
• Knowledge of Engineering Change Management processes.
• Experience working with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) is a plus.
• Strong understanding of product structure and configuration management.
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation skills.

Job Purpose

Responsible for purchase order entry, change orders, expediting, invoice and receipt discrepancy resolution, material planning and addressing supplier quality issues within the Purchasing and Materials Management department. Conduct all business in accordance with Sames Policy & Procedures and Materials Management procedures and philosophy.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders by entering data into our ERP system from material requirement programs and/or Buy Now requisitions.
• Monitor the Purchasing Inbox for supplier order confirmations and enter the confirmed dates into the ERP Purchasing system.
• Consult with Purchasing Management when order confirmations are not received or when expedite requests seem unfeasible.
• Monitor the Purchasing Expedite Inbox for internal expedite requests and attempt to implement those requests with suppliers.
• Support procedures on standard cost maintenance.
• Identify items requiring revisions in ordering quantity, re-order level, or economic order quantity, and refer them to Purchasing Management for review.
• Obtain and analyze quotations and recommend the best supplier for purchase order placement to Purchasing Management when it differs from the ERP system’s default supplier.
• Act as a liaison between suppliers and the internal engineering department for alternative substitutions when expediting orders.
• Work with Receiving, Payables, and suppliers to resolve paperwork or process discrepancies.
• Communicate Supplier Scorecard results to suppliers and work with them to improve performance in all areas of business.
• Occasionally visit suppliers to foster good working relations.
• Recommend new sources of supply or the removal of poorly performing suppliers.
• Arrange materials transport to ensure timely, cost-effective delivery, including handling vendor returns.
• Manage stocking levels and ordering of office, kitchen, and cleaning supplies.
• Department programs & initiatives: Participate in the annual inventory count and other programs.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficient with computers, with intermediate skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel, or strong beginner skills with the ability to learn quickly. Macola software a plus.
• 5+ years of Experience in Purchasing.
• Experience with ERP software for material planning and procurement. IFS software a plus.
• Experience with DDMRP, B2Wise software a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Integrity and ethical behavior adhere to the code of conduct and best practices. Takes accountability and shows initiative.
• Strong customer focus.
• Excellent response time and attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task with outstanding organizational skills.
• Problem-solving skills. Leadership skills/training a plus.
• Strong supplier relationship management and negotiation skills.
• Experiencing analyzing spend, evaluating quotations beyond price (total cost of ownership).
• Ability to manage and adjust planning parameters (MOQ, lead time, safety stock).
• Proficiency in ERP systems with ability to extract/analyze data.
• Ability to interpret basic technical specifications or drawings (if applicable).
• Project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Formal Education and/or Training Required

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree or training in supply chain preferred.
• Leadership training a plus.

Working Environment and Physical Requirements

• Full-time in the office.
• Sitting for extended periods. Extensive computer work.

Direct Reports

• None.

SAFETY / HSE (required authorizations + broader needs)

• Know how to identify and react in dangerous situations
• Know how to analyze priority environmental and safety aspects and implement relevant actions

Sames North America is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Sames to treat all applicants for employment and all team members in a manner that does not discriminate against them because of their race, religion, color, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, height, weight, arrest record, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or military or veteran status.

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Job Title: BOM / PLM Engineer

Location: Dearborn, MI

Role Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented BOM / PLM Engineer to manage and maintain product structures, Bill of Materials (BOM), and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) data across the product development lifecycle. The role involves coordinating with cross-functional teams such as design, manufacturing, procurement, and quality to ensure accurate product data, configuration control, and engineering change management.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and manage Bill of Materials (BOM) structures in the PLM/ERP system.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity for parts, assemblies, and product configurations.
• Manage Engineering Change Orders (ECO), Engineering Change Requests (ECR), and Change Notices (ECN) in PLM systems.
• Support product lifecycle processes from concept through production and service.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams to ensure proper product documentation.
• Maintain part numbering systems, revisions, and version control.
• Ensure proper release of engineering documentation including drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
• Support configuration management and product traceability.
• Assist with new product introduction (NPI) by ensuring BOM readiness and documentation compliance.
• Perform BOM audits and validation to maintain system accuracy.
• Coordinate with ERP teams to ensure PLM–ERP data synchronization.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience working with BOM management and PLM systems.
• Experience with PLM tools (Windchill, Teamcenter, Enovia, Agile PLM, Arena, or similar).
• Knowledge of Engineering Change Management processes.
• Experience working with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) is a plus.
• Strong understanding of product structure and configuration management.
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation skills.

Job Title: PLM Engineer

Location: Dearborn, MI

Role Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented BOM / PLM Engineer to manage and maintain product structures, Bill of Materials (BOM), and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) data across the product development lifecycle. The role involves coordinating with cross-functional teams such as design, manufacturing, procurement, and quality to ensure accurate product data, configuration control, and engineering change management.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and manage Bill of Materials (BOM) structures in the PLM/ERP system.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity for parts, assemblies, and product configurations.
• Manage Engineering Change Orders (ECO), Engineering Change Requests (ECR), and Change Notices (ECN) in PLM systems.
• Support product lifecycle processes from concept through production and service.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams to ensure proper product documentation.
• Maintain part numbering systems, revisions, and version control.
• Ensure proper release of engineering documentation including drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
• Support configuration management and product traceability.
• Assist with new product introduction (NPI) by ensuring BOM readiness and documentation compliance.
• Perform BOM audits and validation to maintain system accuracy.
• Coordinate with ERP teams to ensure PLM–ERP data synchronization.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience working with BOM management and PLM systems.
• Experience with PLM tools (Windchill, Teamcenter, Enovia, Agile PLM, Arena, or similar).
• Knowledge of Engineering Change Management processes.
• Experience working with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) is a plus.
• Strong understanding of product structure and configuration management.
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation skills.

Desirable Experience

0-2 years experience required in following area

1)Hands-on experience with the Dassault Systems 3DEXPERIENCE Platform or ENOVIA.

2)Understanding of product lifecycle management processes (BOM, Change Management, Configuration Management).

3) Experience with CAD integrations such as CATIA or SOLIDWORKS.

4) Knowledge of scripting or development technologies (Java, JavaScript, MQL, TCL, or REST APIs).

5) Experience with PLM system configuration, customization, and deployment.

6) Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

7) Good communication skills

Skills:

3DEXPERIENCE / ENOVIA configuration

PLM implementation

CAD integration

Workflow and lifecycle management

BOM management

Location: Dearborn, MI (Remote)

Employment Type: Full-Time Contract

Pay: $83-87 per hour

Description: We are seeking a Product Manager to lead the vision, strategy, and execution of a next-generation Data Attribution & Intent Platform that powers multiple virtual agents across chat, SMS, and voice channels. This platform will orchestrate customer intent detection, manage guardrails to prevent hallucinations, ensure compliant responses, and generate actionable performance insights through leading and lagging indicators. You will own the product lifecycle—from discovery to delivery—ensuring our AI-driven experiences are reliable, measurable, and continuously improving. This role sits at the intersection of AI safety, customer experience, analytics, and automation. You will shape how intelligent systems responsibly interact with customers at scale—ensuring trust, measurable outcomes, and continuous optimization.

Responsibilities:

• Define and execute the roadmap for an enterprise-grade Intent & Attribution Platform supporting multi-channel (chat, SMS, voice) virtual agents
• Establish a scalable architecture that integrates with conversational AI systems, CRM platforms, knowledge bases, analytics tools, and contact center systems.
• Lead the development of intent classification frameworks across customer touchpoints
• Define response validation pipelines that include: Knowledge grounding and citation requirements. Policy enforcement checks. Confidence scoring and escalation thresholds
• Design and implement attribution models that measure- Leading indicators: intent recognition accuracy, containment prediction, response confidence, latency, user sentiment; Lagging indicators: deflection rate, call reduction, resolution rate, CSAT, repeat contact rate
• Define automated and human-in-the-loop quality scoring models
• Collaborate with Engineering, Data Science, UX, Compliance, Contact Center Operations, and Customer Success

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 10+ years of Product Management experience (AI/ML, conversational AI, or analytics platforms preferred)
• Agile Software Development
• Artificial Intelligence & Expert Systems
• Business Strategy

Preferred:

• Strong understanding of: Intent modeling & NLP systems LLM guardrails and hallucination mitigation techniques Attribution modeling & performance analytics
• Conversational platforms (chat, SMS, voice IVR)
• Experience with enterprise SaaS platforms and API-driven architectures
• Proven ability to define metrics frameworks and performance dashboards
• Strong analytical mindset and ability to work with data scientists and engineers

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

Project Manager – Industrial Capital Equipment

Location: Canton, MI

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Salary: 90k-120k(based on experience)

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a hands-on Project Manager to lead industrial capital equipment projects from kickoff through final customer acceptance.

This is a true project ownership role — responsible for schedule, scope, costing, budgeting, and milestone execution. The Project Manager serves as the primary point of contact and is accountable for delivering projects on time, within budget, and to specification.

Key Responsibilities

• Own full project lifecycle from RFQ handoff through customer buy-off and service transition
• Develop and manage detailed project schedules in MS Project
• Build, track, and forecast project budgets — including costing, pricing impact, and margin performance
• Proactively identify scope changes, cost risks, and budget overruns and escalate accordingly
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, internal teams, and suppliers
• Lead milestone reviews and ensure deliverables are completed on time
• Coordinate closely with Sales, Engineering, Field Service, and Supply Chain
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously with full accountability for execution
• Oversee customer sign-off and close punch lists
• Ensure complete documentation and smooth handoff to Service
• Conduct post-project reviews and lessons learned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field preferred
• 5 years of true project management experience in industrial, automation, manufacturing, or capital equipment environments
• Demonstrated experience with project costing, budgeting, and financial ownership
• Experience managing full project scope — not limited program coordination
• Proven ability to serve as the point person at key project milestones
• Strong MS Project experience
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
• Excellent communication and cross-functional leadership skills
• Willingness to travel to customer sites as needed

Our client is seeking an experienced Hydraulic Pipe Fitter with strong tube bending and hydraulic system assembly skills. This position supports machine tool builders, OEMs, and plant maintenance customers by fabricating and installing high-pressure hydraulic tubing systems to precise specifications.

We are looking for someone hands-on, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Measure, cut, bend, and fabricate hydraulic tubing (steel & stainless) • Operate manual and hydraulic tube bending equipment • Interpret hydraulic schematics and mechanical drawings • Install and route high-pressure hydraulic lines on industrial machinery • Perform tube flaring, deburring, and fitting installation (JIC, ORFS, NPT, metric) • Pressure test completed systems for leaks and integrity • Work alongside hydraulic technicians during system startup and troubleshooting • Maintain clean and safe work area • Follow OSHA and shop safety standards

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in hydraulic tube bending and pipe fitting • Strong understanding of hydraulic systems and components • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and hydraulic schematics • Experience with Swagelok, Parker, or similar tube fitting systems preferred • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Preferred Experience

• Machine tool industry experience

• • Field installation experience at customer facilities • Experience working with 3,000–5,000 PSI hydraulic systems • Welding or tack welding experience (a plus)