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R.E. Leggette Company | Dearborn, MI | Full-Time, On-Site
About Leggette
R.E. Leggette Company is a commercial specialty contractor delivering high-quality interior construction solutions across office, healthcare, education, and retail environments. Our core services include Acoustical Ceilings, Division 10 Specialties, and Integrated Interior Systems.
Leggette takes pride in accurate estimating, clean scopes of work, and dependable performance from bid through close-out. As we continue to grow and expand into additional commercial trade scopes, we are seeking an experienced Senior Construction Estimator to join our team.
Position Overview
The Senior Construction Estimator will be responsible for independently sourcing, reviewing, and preparing complete cost estimates for commercial construction projects across various trade scopes. This role requires strong experience in identifying bid opportunities, performing quantity take-offs, analyzing scopes of work, and developing competitive, profitable bids.
This is not a lead-driven role — the estimator is expected to actively manage their own bid pipeline using industry platforms, GC relationships, and bid networks.
Key Responsibilities
• Identify and manage bid opportunities through plan rooms, bid services, and industry contacts
• Prepare detailed quantity take-offs and cost estimates
• Review construction drawings, specifications, and bid documents
• Develop complete scopes of work and bid packages
• Analyze materials, labor, and project costs to ensure profitability
• Manage awarded projects from contract through close-out
• Maintain organized estimating and project documentation
• Communicate directly with clients, general contractors, and vendors
Qualifications
• 5+ years of commercial construction estimating experience
• Proven ability to independently source and manage bid opportunities
• Strong understanding of commercial construction documents and trade scopes
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills
• Experience with estimating software and digital takeoff tools preferred
• Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines
• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field a plus (not required)
Mission
Provide technical excellence and frontline customer support for precision testing systems used across manufacturing, R&D, and quality control industries. This role exists to ensure every installation, service, and calibration is executed to the highest standard — protecting the company’s reputation for quality and empowering clients to succeed.
You are the face of the organization in the field: part technician, part trainer, and part problem-solver. Your work keeps vital material testing systems operating safely, accurately, and efficiently.
Install & Commission Equipment: Independently install, configure, and calibrate custom material testing machines at client facilities, ensuring systems meet operational specifications.
Diagnose & Resolve Issues: Troubleshoot and repair complex electro-mechanical systems — including electrical (up to 480V), hydraulic, and pneumatic components — using schematics and mechanical drawings.
Deliver First-Visit Resolution: Resolve customer issues efficiently and accurately on-site, minimizing repeat service calls and downtime.
Customer Training & Support: Train operators and maintenance staff on system operation, calibration, and software, ensuring confident and safe equipment use.
Autonomous Field Operations: Manage personal travel, scheduling, and reporting with minimal supervision while maintaining high levels of professionalism and responsiveness.
Continuous Improvement: Capture and report system issues or recurring trends to internal engineering teams, contributing to product and process improvements.
Independent problem-solver who thrives on travel, autonomy, and variety
Calm under pressure with strong diagnostic and technical reasoning skills
Confident communicator who can train and build trust with customers
Committed to quality, professionalism, and first-time resolution
Adaptable — comfortable managing both electrical and mechanical challenges in the field
This position is built for the self-reliant technician — someone who takes pride in precision, thrives on travel, and enjoys solving complex challenges head-on. You’ll represent a globally respected brand in advanced testing systems, ensuring customers experience excellence from installation to ongoing support. Every visit is an opportunity to lead, teach, and uphold technical integrity.
Travel: 90–100% (domestic)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, home most weekends
Vehicle: Company-provided vehicle (personal use allowed); all travel expenses reimbursed
Requirements
Must have served in the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Space Force, U.S. Reserves, or U.S. National Guard.
2+ years of field service experience in electro-mechanical, automation, or testing equipment (post-military experience required)
Proficiency troubleshooting electrical systems up to 480V, including drives, relays, and PLC interfaces
Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems
Ability to read, interpret, and apply electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
Valid driver’s license; ability to travel 90–100% (domestic, primarily regional)
Excellent communication and customer interaction skills
Medical, Dental, and Vision: 80% employer-paid premiums
401(k): 100% match on first 3%, tiered match up to 6% total contribution
Annual Bonus: Up to $5,000, based on performance metrics
Per Diem: $55/day for meals and incidentals
Company Vehicle: Personal use permitted, fuel and expenses reimbursed
Travel Expenses: Covered via company-issued reimbursement system
Job Description –
- Program Increment (PI) Planning Artifacts: Including PI Objectives, Program/Platform Board, and capacity plans.
- Dividing PI into Sprints and Plan Sprints
- Jira Project & Portfolio Management: Configuration and maintenance of Jira projects, boards, dashboards, and reports to track Platform/Program progress, team velocity, and other key metrics.
- Managing internal and cross-functional teams to deliver platform and program milestones
- Program Governance & Status Reports: Regular reports on platform/program status, risks, dependencies, and budget.
- Risk & Dependency Management Logs: Actively maintained logs of platform/program-level risks, impediments, and cross-team dependencies.
- Safe Implementation & Improvement Roadmap: Documentation outlining the strategy for adopting and improving Safe practices within the program.
- Stakeholder Communication Plan, Alignment & Materials: Regular updates, presentations, and communications tailored to various stakeholder groups.
- Cascade and Communicate Core Message Database version to the TPM Team/SW Team with the tags that changes
- Pull and Maintain Platform/Program Timing of all architectures to ensure team is working to the right timing
- Coordination and managing delivery including communication to different teams.
A Plant Engineer with strong controls experience in a manufacturing environment who can support plant floor automation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.
Must Have:
- 5+ years controls/automation experience in a UAW plant/manufacturing environment
- Strong PLC programming & troubleshooting
- Siemens (top priority)
- Allen‑Bradley / Rexroth
Will be responsible for managing medium to large work teams in a fast paced, manufacturing environment. The Production Group Leader is responsible for team safety; building and motivating teams; delivering quality to the customers.
Promotes, educate, communicates and follow up on safety initiatives and culture
Create a highly engaged team
Supervise medium/large team in production environment
Responsible for ensuring proper training, development and evaluation of team members to promote highly effective teams.
Lead Global Manufacturing Systems processes and serve as a resource supporting launch and pilot activities
Improve the body shop operations through problem solving and continuous improvement initiatives
Maintain a good working relationship and communicate across all team members and departments
Achieve Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, Environment key performance indicators supporting the Business, Plan, Deploy (BPD).
Meet first time quality metrics and Built in Quality (BIQ) IV requirements
Complete administrative tasks such as timekeeping and maintains departmental records and reports.
Meet production cost schedules by supporting Production’s ability to ‘Build in Station.”
Ability to work any shift and overtime as required
Candidate Requirements
• Degrees or certifications required
• Years of experience required
• Technologies/depth of technologies required
• Any preferred schools/companies
Highest level of Education: High School Diploma and or GED.
Stack-ranked by importance
1 Need to have Automotive Manufacturing and body shop experience at least 3 years of experience
2 Managerial Courage and Hold members accountable. Working with union
3 Computer literate
Role: Design Release Engineer
Location: Dearborn, MI
Job-Type: Full- Time
Key Responsibilities
- Perform Design & Release engineering activities at component and system level.
- Follow the Design Change Checklist for each part to understand required DV and PV.
- Execute CAD and CAE updates as required.
- Develop DVP&R for the system and components.
- Manage the new supplier interaction and management with support from Ford STA team.
- Create and maintain the detailed development work plans in support of program timing.
- Support and maintain engine BOM.
- Perform WERS release and participation in change control.
- Move multiple parts across various engine platforms to alternative suppliers.
- Focus includes but not limited to powertrain systems such as of base engine, exhaust/after-treatment, turbochargers/air induction, thermal systems and fuel/ignition/evaporative emissions systems in addition to any other ICE powertrain systems.
- Own the engine sub-system design release process using OEM PLM system (e.g. Teamcenter, CATIA, etc.).
- Approve drawings, BOMs, part numbers, and configuration content.
- Manage Engineering Change Requests (ECR's) and Engineering Change Orders (ECO's).
- Ensure design change impacts to cost, quality, emissions, and timing are evaluated and communicated.
- Lead Validation, APQP & Launch Support
- Lead engine sub-system related APQP activities including DFMEA, PFMEA, SCAAFS, Control Plans etc.
- Support DV/PV testing: durability, thermal, NVH, performance, and emissions.
- Coordinate prototype, mule, and pre-production engine builds.
- Support PPAP readiness and launch activities
- Ensure Quality, Compliance & perform Risk Management
- Must be Proficiency with CAD and PLM tools (e.g. CATIA and Teamcenter)
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or related Engineering field.
- 3-6 years of internal combustion engine development experience.
- Prior experience in design release or technical leadership roles.
- Strong knowledge of engine systems, materials, and manufacturing processes.
- Experience with APQP, DFMEA, PPAP, and product launch support.
- Proficiency with CAD and PLM tools (e.g. CATIA and Teamcenter)
- Ford experience required
Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.
Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.
What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.
Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.
Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.
Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.
Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.
Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.
Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.
Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.
Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.
Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.
Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.
Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.
Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.
Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.
It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.
Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.
Job Title: CAE Durability Engineer – Technical Specialist
Location: Detroit, Michigan, USA
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.
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.
Job Title: CAE Durability Engineer – Technical Specialist
Location: Detroit, Michigan, USA
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.
