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Operations Engineer

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Onsite in Wixom. Travel role for installations.

What you will do:

Integrate, install, and troubleshoot systems, including but not limited to:

• Computers and all internal components
• Graphics (i.e., Projectors, Monitors, CPU Hardware)
• Projectors
• 3D Vision
• Other Computer Peripherals and (Nondescript) Hardware

• Work independently, with minimal direct supervision, to perform following activities, but not limited to:
• Coordinating Integrations, Installations, Programming, and Troubleshooting
• Working at customer facilities
• Manage and solve assigned cases by providing the best support solution. Reference technical documentation and aid in building internal knowledge base content where gaps may be present
• Train users, customers, and partners to use the system effectively and efficiently
• Work closely with business, engineering, and operations teams to ensure transparent communication and efficient issue resolution (i.e., Task management systems, Excel sheets, Shipping/Receiving Logs, Checklists etc.)
• Ensuring only qualified systems ship
• General Building Maintenance
• Able to design and build structures

What you will need:

• Vocational experience, Certification in a technical field, or Associate Degree in Business Science
• Bachelors Degree in Business Science is a plus
• Strong PC skills with some Audio-Visual Multimedia (AVMM) and Program Logic Controller (PLC) Experience
• Coordinate activities while on-site, creating individual and teamwork schedules
• Project Management is a highly recommended skill
• Troubleshoot all Tier I & II and repair all LGS System deficiencies
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Physically and mentally able to install equipment: In-house and/or at customer locations
• Must be able to use power tools, ladders, boom lifts, forklifts, other electrical and controls equipment
• Customer Service/Management experience required. You will interact with customers
• Willing to travel up to 80% of the time (local, domestic, and possibly international)

Great Benefits - Health, Eye, Dental, 401K!

If you meet the above qualifications and would like to apply for this position, you may email your up-to-date, professional CV/resume to Tim Dameron @ .

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Role Summary:

The Global Key Account Manager (GKAM) is accountable for global ownership of NXP’s strategic relationship with the Automotive OEM, spanning all regions, vehicle platforms, and program lifecycles. This role leads NXP’s commercial, technical, and executive engagement, aligning NXP’s automotive portfolio with Automotive OEM’s vehicle architecture strategy, electrification roadmap, and software‑defined vehicle vision.

The GKAM acts as the single point of accountability for the Automotive OEM worldwide, driving revenue growth, design‑win expansion, long‑term supply agreements, and executive governance while mobilizing NXP’s global matrix organization to deliver sustained, profitable growth.

Global Automotive OEM Account Ownership

• Own and execute the global account strategy for Automotive OEM, covering all vehicle platforms, regions, and business units
• Develop and maintain a multi‑year Automotive OEM Customer Business Plan aligned to NXP’s automotive growth priorities, design‑win targets, and margin objectives
• Serve as the primary executive interface between NXP and Automotive OEM, engaging senior leaders across engineering, purchasing, program management, and executive leadership

Revenue Growth & Design‑Win Leadership

• Drive global revenue growth and market‑share expansion at the Automotive OEM by identifying, qualifying, and closing design‑in opportunities across entire NXP portfolio including:
• Automotive MCUs and processors
• Analog and power management
• Sensors, radar, networking and connectivity
• Secure elements and software‑enabled solutions
• Lead long‑cycle automotive programs from architecture definition and RFQ through SOP, production ramp, and lifecycle management
• Champion competitive displacement strategies, positioning NXP at the system and platform level rather than component level to maximize NXP BOM in every design

• Understand customer pain points and guide internal teams to create effective messaging for product/system positioning

Automotive OEM Architecture & Program Alignment

• Align NXP’s portfolio with the Automotive OEM’s vehicle electrical/electronic architectures, zonal controllers, centralized compute strategies, and EV platforms
• Partner closely with the Automotive OEM’s engineering teams to influence early architecture decisions and secure platform‑level design wins
• Translate Automotive OEM’s technical and commercial requirements into clear internal priorities for NXP product roadmaps and investment decisions

Commercial Leadership & Negotiation

• Drive value-based selling by effectively positioning solution value and differentiation
• Lead global pricing strategy, RFQs, LTAs, and executive‑level commercial negotiations with Automotive OEM’s Global Purchasing & Supply Chain
• Ensure disciplined forecasting, pipeline management, and CRM accuracy for all Automotive OEM related opportunities
• Monitor Automotive OEM’s cost targets, sourcing strategies, and competitive dynamics to inform negotiation tactics and value positioning

Cross‑Functional & Matrix Leadership

• Orchestrate global teams including regional account managers, FAEs, product marketing, engineering, quality, operations, and supply chain
• Represent the Automotive OEM internally within NXP, ensuring alignment across business lines and rapid resolution of quality, logistics, or supply‑continuity issues
• Lead global account governance, executive reviews, and joint business planning sessions with the Automotive OEM

Executive Engagement & Trusted Partnership

• Build and sustain trusted advisor relationships with Automotive OEM’s senior leadership
• Position NXP as a strategic technology partner, not just a component supplier
• Advocate the Automotive OEM’s priorities internally while balancing NXP’s commercial and strategic objectives

Job Qualification:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (EE preferred)
• 12–15+ years of experience in automotive semiconductor sales, marketing, or global key account management
• 3+ years of experience in building and managing high-performance teams
• Proven success managing large, complex OEM accounts or similar global automotive manufacturers
• Experience selling MPU/MCU or other processor products or software/ecosystem preferred
• Executive‑level negotiation, influence, and stakeholder‑management skills
• Technically adept understanding of hardware and software and how businesses can leverage NXP to deliver better end products
• Understanding of competitive dynamics and strategies of key industry players, technical and other differentiated capabilities required to win in the marketplace
• Proven ability to manage complex sales cycle, with a track record of successful revenue attainment
• Excellent communication, negotiating and closing skills with customers
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience working with Automotive OEM’s engineering and Global Purchasing & Supply Chain organizations
• Understanding of evolving automotive architectures and background across multiple automotive domains (ADAS, body electronics, infotainment, EV/powertrain, connectivity)
• Experience leading or mentoring global virtual account teams

Primary Responsibilities

Will be responsible to function as a principle commodity buyer for the Americas. The overall role of this position is to participate in the development of and execution of commodity strategies as well as manage the overall strategic and transactional relationships with the suppliers. He or she will lead all initial sourcing and resourcing actions in support of the sourcing selection process for these commodities by using the lowest delivered cost method. The nominee is also responsible to deliver cost savings for existing suppliers, lead/support strategic supplier business reviews, and lead roadmap discussions with preferred suppliers.

Typical Duties

• Commodity Strategy development
• Sourcing selection
• Conduct supplier benchmarking exercises and commercial analyses
• Send RFQ's to preferred suppliers based on Commodity Strategy
• Conduct analysis on supplier quotes based on pricing, quality, delivery, & commercial ratings, including completion of Initial Sourcing Rationale
• Negotiate and issue sourcing contracts with suppliers
• Supplier relationship management
• Productivity negotiations
• Deliver costed BOM inputs for new business pursuits (piece price, vendor tooling, timing, etc)
• Lead/support Supplier Business Reviews with preferred suppliers as defined by Commodity Strategy
• Act as Purchasing single point of contact for commercial issues
• Manage Risk Mitigation process, including
• list of open Purchasing issues (RIO’s)
• Support sourcing board meetings and program/phase reviews with cross-functional team to deliver cost and timing targets, as required
• Initiate ESTAs with key suppliers, as required
• Support Capacity Study confirmations with suppliers, as required
• Support customer and internal Launch Readiness Reviews via Program Manager, as required

Requirements:

• Experience (one of the following)
• 3-7 years in Commodity Purchasing with experience in strategy and sourcing for multi-national company
• 3-7 years in Engineering with experience in Electrical commodities
• Degree (one of the following)
• BS in Business
• BS in Engineering

Desired competencies/experience:

• Strong negotiation skills resulting in delivered cost reductions
• Strong analytical experience and data modeling using Excel
• Program Purchasing and/or Program Management experience a plus
• Ability to multitask and manage several projects and assignments simultaneously
• High sense of urgency and commitment to meeting deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in work product is critical
• Demonstrated effective communication skills both written and verbal
• Special requirements (ie: Overtime, Travel, etc)
• Occasional travel required (domestic and international)
• Occasional overtime and schedule flexibility required

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Act as Purchasing single point of contact for commercial issues
• Manage the overall strategic and transactional relationships with the suppliers and to manage multiple projects/assignments, and lead/support strategic supplier reviews.
• Conduct supplier benchmarking exercises and commercial analysis
• Send RFQ's to preferred suppliers based on Commodity Strategy
• Conduct analysis on supplier quotes based on pricing, quality, delivery, and commercial ratings
• Negotiate and issue sourcing contracts with suppliers
• Manage and develop a strategic supply base by establishing and maintaining professional relationships through regular contact and supplier business reviews as defined by Commodity Strategy
• Lead all actions to reduce costs for his/her commodities including productivity negotiations
• Track and report on Roadmap progress
• Deliver costed BOM inputs for new business pursuits (piece price, vendor tooling, timing, etc.)
• Manage Risk Mitigation process, including maintaining list of open Purchasing issues (RIO’s)
• Support capacity studies with suppliers, as required

Experience, Competencies & Qualifications:

• Prefer BS Engineering or other technical degree
• 2 to 4 years of Purchasing or other supply chain experience preferably in automotive industry
• Action oriented, ability to lead teams and ability to prioritize tasks and to deliver commitments on time
• Strong negotiation skills resulting
• Proficient with MS Excel and other office tools and systems
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Hanon Systems is seeking a results-driven Key Account Manager to join our Commercial Sales Team. This role is responsible for managing and growing strategic OEM customer accounts within the automotive and mobility sector. The Key Account Manager will serve as the primary commercial interface between Hanon Systems and assigned customers, driving revenue growth, profitability, and long-term partnerships.

Essential Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary commercial contact for assigned OEM or Tier 1 customer accounts
• Develop and execute account strategies to achieve sales growth and profitability targets
• Lead commercial negotiations including pricing, terms, contracts, and annual price adjustments
• Manage RFQs (Requests for Quotation) in collaboration with engineering, finance, and program management teams
• Analyze market trends, competitive landscape, and customer strategies to identify growth opportunities
• Drive new business acquisition aligned with Hanon Systems’ product portfolio and strategic objectives
• Support launch readiness and ongoing production programs to ensure commercial alignment
• Monitor financial performance of accounts, including revenue, margin, tooling recovery, and cost improvement initiatives
• Build and maintain strong executive-level relationships with customer stakeholders
• Coordinate internally with engineering, operations, supply chain, and quality to resolve issues and ensure customer satisfaction
• Maintain accurate sales forecasts and pipeline reporting

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field required
• MBA preferred

Experience:

• 5+ years of automotive sales or key account management experience
• Experience working with OEM customers preferred
• Strong understanding of automotive product development cycles and launch processes
• Experience in thermal management, HVAC, powertrain, or electrification systems is a plus

Sylvan, Inc. is a market-leading, trusted automotive services contractor to Fortune 500 companies.

The Mechanical Design Checker will be responsible to review, mark-up and verify component and layout drawings under the supervision of the Project Engineer to ensure the highest level of accuracy and quality. The Mechanical Design Checker will receive drawings from project personnel, review the design of the component, the fabrication details of the component and mark-up any deficiencies found. The Mechanical Design Checker will also review and mark-up layout drawings for installation.

Job Responsibilities

The list below is meant to be a guide and not all inclusive of the daily responsibilities.

• Be able to understand and review mechanical component designs to ensure part functionality and design intent are met.
• Review fabrication drawings for errors and produce a marked-up set of prints for correction.
• Work with the design engineer to refine designs, make corrections, and provide basic training on how to properly detail components.
• Must be able work with the project team to create a working solution to design and fabrication issues in a timely manner.
• Be able to visit fabrication facilities to troubleshoot issues.
• Maintain the knowledge of the latest specifications for the customer and keep up to date on the revisions as they are released from the customer.
• Be able to work with and train engineers with less experience in design/detail best practices.
• Be able to work with and monitor engineering sub-contractor selected for the project.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with minimum 5 years of design experience or 10+ years mechanical design work experience.

Experience

• Mechanical design experience with conveyor components
• Experience with shop level fabrication drawings
• Knowledge of drafting best practices
• Experience working both independently and in a team environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a professional, positive “can-do” attitude.
• Possess excellent communication skills.
• Proficient in Autodesk software (AutoCAD and Inventor), Microsoft Word & Excel.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment while meeting project timelines.

AEW is a leading supplier in the car seat safety and comfort market, specializing in the professional design and production of components such as SBR, OCS, HOD, SEW, WEW, Vent, Lumbar, Massage, Flex, Harness and ECU. AEW's reputation has been widely recognized in the industry due to our advanced technology, rigorous process control procedures, and comprehensive quality assurance policies.

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Account Manager to join our dynamic team. The Account Manager will serve as the primary liaison between AEW Automotive and our clients, ensuring client satisfaction, managing project timelines, and contributing to the company's growth in the North America market. This role requires a strong understanding of automotive engineering processes, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage cross-functional teams across multiple countries.

Job Responsibilities

• Act as a company representative to showcase the company’s image, develop and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Serve as the communication bridge between our company and clients, leading business negotiations to reach fair and advantageous commercial terms.
• Receive client RFQs (Requests for Quotation), interpret pricing requirements, and manage a smooth quotation process.
• Organize and participate in initial technical meetings with clients to ensure clear objectives and robust internal collaboration.
• Coordinate contract adjustments and process changes with internal teams and customers.
• Participate in cross-functional collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and business units.
• Achieve/exceed annual business plan forecast and support strategic sales goals.
• Identify opportunities for increased sales and profit improvement on maintenance business.
• Coordinate internal resources to resolve issues at all stages, ensuring successful project ramp-up and mass production.

Qualifications

• Strong logical thinking, with an ability to analyze complex situations and propose effective solutions.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills to lead and drive coordination between internal teams and clients.
• Quick learner with strong responsibility, and a talent for identifying and solving problems.
• Able to handle pressure, with attentive and detail-oriented work habits.
• Prior experience in the automotive components industry is required.
• Experience in the automotive industry, particularly with OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, is preferred.

Summary: Our client is seeking a Project Coordinator who is a detail oriented self-driven individual. In this role you will be providing customers with world-class hands-on project management from start to finish along with an optimum level of customer service through organization, communication, passion, and accountability. This position must be able to maintain sustainability of on-time product delivery, documentation, and close out. Working hand in hand with the account management team and projects team is a critical function for this role.

Project Coordinator Job Requirements:

• Minimum age requirement 18+
• Bachelor’s degree or 1-2 years of industry or order entry experience preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs; MS word, Excel, Adobe
• ERP software system experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and organizational skills
• Ability to remain professional and courteous with customers at all time

Project Coordinator Job Responsibilities:

• Ability to work in a team environment and possesses strong organizational skills, can utilize ERP systems, follow up with customers, manage project from start to finish, perform project invoicing and closeouts, check factory acknowledgements for accuracy, highly skilled in customer relationship and project execution
• Creating long- and short-term project plans, including setting targets for milestones, adhering to deadlines and allocating resources as applicable
• Identifying and managing potential risks and liabilities of multiple projects; maintaining status of all open projects
• Working within your team to make decisions when presented with multiple options for how to progress with the project
• Communicating with account managers to keep the project aligned with overall goals
• Adjusting schedules and targets on the project as needed
• Motivating people involved in the project to complete tasks on time
• Update customer information in the project management database (CRM) during and after each call or project change
• Work with the management team to stay updated on product knowledge and be informed of any changes in company policies
• Impact the company's bottom line by problem solving and providing value-added engineering for cost savings as applicable
• Thrives in a continuous improvement atmosphere by understanding and meeting key performance indicators (KPIs) set forth
• Attend in-house trainings to improve product knowledge

WHO WE ARE

Choosing the Hire Road is about shared success, active and committed partnerships and relationships that last. Hire Road is solely focused on connecting highly skilled professionals with leading organizations. We are a solutions-based, results-oriented staffing company specializing in a wide range of industry specific practices. To put it simply, we recruit, screen and hire talented people for temporary and full-time positions.

This classification description is intended to indicate the general kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that are required of positions given this title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of the employees under her/his supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Regional EHS Manager

(Based in Pontiac, MI OR Denver, CO OR Oklahoma City, OK ) - Required*

Position Summary:

The Regional EHS Manager has multi-facility responsibility for EHS compliance in Safety, Industrial Hygiene and Environmental arenas at locations in the U.S. This EHS Regional Manager will lead internal EHS audit preparation, create programs, policies and implement changes within EHS, and will work closely with facility management, operations directors and corporate EHS.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement actions to facilitate a strong safety culture through skilled support and employee engagement.
• Coach and guide facility operational leaders and safety representatives on the effective implementation of safety initiatives and provide practical solutions that help them achieve safety excellence.
• Provide input and subject matter expertise on strategic safety processes, tools, and techniques to enhance overall safety performance.
• Coach facility leadership to be safety champions and live safety as a value integrated into the way the facility operates.
• Collaborate with facility management to promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• Provide EHS technical support for projects within the region.
• Develop training programs related to machine safeguarding, risk assessment processes, ergonomics, industrial hygiene, hazardous energy control, injury case management and support training rollout across the region.
• Conduct inspections and assessments to evaluate the facility's compliance with all federal, state, local and company standards.
• Provide support for regulatory inspections and development of corrective measures.
• Assist and develop required training for safety and environmental programs.
• Participate in facility incident investigations and assist in developing corrective actions.
• Prepare and submit monthly/quarterly/annual corporate reports per requirements
• Serve as a subject matter expert on environmental programs with technical and operational knowledge in CAA, CWA, RCRA, EPCRA, and state requirements.
• Prepare, maintain, and submit environmental records and reports required by the company and regulatory agencies.
• Analyze/interpret facility and regional safety metrics to proactively target and eliminate injuries, reduce injury rates and achieve positive outcomes through development and execution of corrective actions and strategic plans.

Financial Responsibility

• No cost center responsibility; no profit & loss responsibility

Position Qualifications & Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor Degree required in EHS discipline or related science or engineering

Experience:

• Eight (8) or more years of experience in the Environmental, Health and Safety field
• Must have previous multi-facility responsibility in heavy or light manufacturing in all disciplines of EHS

Certification /License:

• Preferred ASP, CSP, CIH, CHMM, or progress to completing similar certifications

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong organizational skills, ability to work independently prioritizing work to achieve deliverables
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• An uncompromising safety-first approach in the workplace
• Ability to interpret governmental safety and environmental regulations (i.e., OSHA, EPA), and provide practical application of regulations
• Ability to generate regulatory reports, and communicate results with regulatory agencies
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead and complete projects
• Team approach to solving problems and building relationships
• Must be self-driven, results oriented and extremely organized
• Strong analytical skills for problem solving and managing multiple facilities and tasks
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with leaders and hourly staff in all business divisions and corporate functions

Supervisory responsibilities:

• None

Work environment:

• Work occurs in an office and light manufacturing environment
• Sedentary work with extended periods of computer use
• Occasional work in warehouse/manufacturing facility
• Must be able to wear required Personal Protective equipment (PPE)

Travel:

• Frequent travel approximately 40 to 50%

Region - Must reside at one of the following locations****

• Denver, CO
• Pontiac, MI
• Oklahoma City, OK

J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training

• Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies, ethical sourcing standards, and trade requirements. Support sustainability, regulatory, and customer requirements.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and sourcing approvals

• Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for assigned commodities.
• Define supplier footprint, sourcing models, and localization strategies.
• Monitor commodity market trends, capacity constraints, and cost drivers.

• Lead RFQs/RFPs, supplier evaluations, and sourcing decisions.
• Conduct commercial negotiations (pricing, LTAs, tooling, payment terms, indexation)
• Award business in alignment with internal approval and governance processes.

• Drive year-over-year cost reductions and total cost of ownership improvements.
• Perform cost analysis and cost modeling, track and validate savings with Finance.

• Manage global supplier relationships across quality, cost, delivery, and responsiveness.
• Support supplier performance reviews and corrective action follow up.

• Support new product launches by ensuring suppliers meet APQP, PPAP, and SOP requirements and coordinate sourcing timelines with internal stakeholders.
• Ensure tooling, capacity, and commercial readiness to support launch milestones.

• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, develop contingency plans
• Lead supplier-related escalation management during disruptions

• Prioritize safety and comply with the Health and Safety Management System.
• Support risk reduction, hazard identification, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and wellness legislation and standards.
• Uphold and adhere to the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.

• Promote the global Environmental Management System with a focus on footprint reduction, recycling, and resource efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and standards.

• Supply Chain Management
• Business Administration / Commerce
• Purchasing or Procurement Management or other related field – or equivalent experience

• Tier 1 automotive suppliers or OEM automotive manufacturing
• Contract and negotiation experience

• MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• ERP Systems
• eSourcing / RFQ platforms
• Supplier performance management tools

• Costing & Financial Analysis Tools
• Automotive Specific Systems and Processes
• (PPAP, APQP)