Engineering Jobs in Ferndale Michigan

On behalf of our growing manufacturing/injection molding client, located in Sterling Heights, MI, we are currently recruiting an experienced Quality Team Leader to join their team.

NOTE:

• Afternoon & Midnight Shift availability

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949, and the company’s Quality Management System (QMS), including adherence to the Quality Manual, policies, and procedures
• Perform quality inspections (first-off, last-off, and in-process) including visual inspections, measurements, fixture checks, and recording inspection data accurately
• Identify, document, and disposition nonconforming parts, report defects or machine malfunctions, and notify supervisors or quality personnel of discrepancies
• Maintain controlled documents, quality records, and inspection data, and support data analysis, reporting, and tracking of quality metrics (e.g., cost of poor quality, layered audits)
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by participating in problem-solving activities (e.g., 8D, team meetings), investigating quality issues, and recommending corrective actions
• Train employees and follow all safety and operational procedures, while assisting with packaging, handling, and transport of produced parts as required

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent work experience at minimum
• 2 years prior work experience in plastics or automotive manufacturing industry
• Ability to use various measurement techniques
• Supervision experience an asset
• Training experience
• Effective communication skills, verbal, and written
• Computer skills & data analysis

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• $22.00 - $23.00 / hour (depending on experience)
• Cost-sharing medical & dental benefits after 30 days
• 401K plan after 90 days

MEDA offers an excellent referral bonus. Great candidates know great candidates.

Responsibilities:

• Test and troubleshoot automation equipment and electronic control systems
• Debug machine controls and adjust machine parameters as needed
• Run software and system tests to verify functionality and performance
• Analyze test data and help identify system or programming issues
• Work with engineering teams to resolve hardware and software problems
• Assist with PLC ladder logic debugging and basic CNC programming
• Support machine tryouts, final testing, and equipment runoffs
• Help with equipment startup and installations at customer sites when needed

Qualifications:

• Experience troubleshooting industrial automation or machine controls
• Familiarity with PLC ladder logic and automation systems
• Exposure to CNC machines, metal cutting machines, or assembly equipment
• Ability to read technical documentation and work with engineering teams
• Comfortable traveling occasionally for machine installations or startups

Nice to Have:

• Experience supporting machine builds, tryouts, or commissioning
• Background in controls engineering, automation, or electrical troubleshooting

Global Quality Director – Warren, MI

Our client is seeking a Global Quality Director to lead quality strategy across operations. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance, driving continuous improvement, and aligning quality performance with customer and business expectations.

Why work here?

This organization offers a stable operating environment with a strong emphasis on operational excellence and continuous improvement. The company provides a competitive compensation and benefits package, along with opportunities for long-term growth and leadership impact within the organization.

Responsibilities:

The Global Quality Director is responsible for overseeing all aspects of operations quality, including:

• Leading and developing the quality organization
• Establishing and maintaining quality systems, policies, and procedures
• Ensuring compliance with internal standards and customer requirements
• Driving corrective and preventive actions
• Overseeing root cause analysis and problem-solving activities
• Monitoring key quality metrics and initiating improvement actions as required
• Supporting audits and customer interactions related to quality performance
• Partnering with internal customers to drive continuous improvement
• Other duties as assigned

Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical discipline
• 5+ years of experience in quality leadership roles

If you are interested in learning more, please apply to this posting.

Midwest Steel is the nation’s leading Structural Steel contractor with a history of stability and success, building projects in a variety of industries nationwide. The Company is headquartered in Detroit, MI and is involved in the construction of complex distribution centers and structures across the country. Some of the customers served by Midwest Steel include Fastenal, Nestle, H.E.B. Grocery, Peterbilt and First Quality.

The Project Engineer Position

The Project Engineer position will work on various steel mill projects throughout the Metro Detroit area. This position is responsible for a wide range of duties including ordering and securing materials and deliveries, tracking quantities, quality control, preparing and sending internal and external submittals, handling critical communications, and helping the Project Managers and Superintendents in all areas where support is needed.

In this role, the Project Engineer needs to solve problems quickly and efficiently, provide consistent verbal and written communications, and have the drive to work hard to keep the project on track. The ideal candidate has an interest in construction and thrives in a fast-paced, detail-oriented, environment. This position offers someone with interest in the construction industry an opportunity to gain hands-on experience.

Experience, Skills, and Abilities of the Project Engineer

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Construction Experience is preferred, not required
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Working knowledge of Procore and other construction and/or engineering software programs is a bonus

Compensation, Benefits, and Structure for the Project Engineer

This is a full-time, permanent position with a competitive compensation, profit sharing (bonus) program based on Company success, 100% employer-paid benefits (including full benefits for employees and dependents!), 401k, paid time off, and a strong Company culture.

The Recruitment Process for the Project Engineer

The recruitment process is designed to be a thorough, two-way evaluation to ensure that the best decision is made by both the Company and the candidate. Given this, multiple steps are required, including a phone interview, in-person interviews, candidate assessments, and a pre-employment background check and drug test.

Midwest Steel, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer!

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.

• 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
  
  

Assistant Project Manager

Location: Warren, Michigan (100% in-office)

Travel: Less than 25%

Reports To: President

Company: Crown Enterprises, LLC

Role Overview

We are seeking a self-motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Project Manager to join our Property Operations team. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their career to gain hands-on experience in real estate development, property maintenance, and small-scale projects—while working with a portfolio that stretches across North America.

Key Responsibilities

• Addressing and curing property violations and municipal compliance issues.
• Coordinating property services such as lawn care, snow removal, and site cleanup (e.g., illegal dumping).
• Managing small construction and repair projects involving one or two trades (e.g., paving, fencing, signage).
• Communicating with contractors, service providers, and local agencies.
• Conducting site visits and inspections across regional locations.
• Assisting senior team members with project tracking, documentation, and reporting.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Real Estate, or a related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
• 1–2 years of experience in construction, property management, or facilities operations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, take ownership of projects to completion, and act with a sense of urgency.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent multitasking and prioritization skills, with a strong attention to detail.
• Must be available to work full-time in-office at our Warren, Michigan headquarters
• Willingness to travel occasionally to sites across North America

About Crown Enterprises, LLC

Crown Enterprises, LLC is a privately held real estate development and management firm headquartered in Warren, Michigan. With assets spanning 47 U.S. states, Canada, and Mexico, we specialize in transportation-related facilities for our affiliates and other leading corporations.

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Job Summary
Under the direction of the Director of Sales - Automotive/Transportation, the Automotive Key Account Manager will focus on managing assigned tier accounts to enable sales growth. This will be achieved while maintaining HellermannTyton's Quality and EHS certifications by supporting all corporate policies, procedures, work instructions, and required documentation."

Essential Functions:

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• Establish strategies and actions with assigned tier accounts that will lead to growth in North America.
  
  
• Communicate consistently with global key account managers on assigned accounts to leverage global opportunities into sales for North America, as well as provide the global team with insights from North American activities to maximize global sales growth.
  
  
• Work very closely with the North American sales team to ensure assigned tier account activities, including specification, design, and pricing, at each OEM are managed most efficiently.
  
  
• Strengthen relationships with key tier account corporate design and purchasing personnel to communicate activities and opportunities from each OEM account into a comprehensive picture.
  
  
• Effectively present HellermannTyton's global strengths and capabilities to key account drivers to strengthen brand perception and increase vision for opportunities.
  
  
• Work with HellermannTyton North American sales team on OEM calls to further sales on key platforms and initiatives.
  
  
• Establish relationships within assigned tier accounts to generate new opportunities for HellermannTyton.
  
  
• Generate automotive production forecasts from IHS Automotive and analyze data as it pertains to HellermannTyton's customers or business potential.
  
  
• Proactively create recommendations for improvements to grow HellermannTyton's automotive business.
  
  

Other Functions

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• Attend industry events as required.
  
  
• Provide effective project management tracking for stated goals.
  
  

Success in this role will require

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• Strong skills in strategic planning and execution.
  
  
• Polished and effective salesmanship
  
  
• Ability to develop sales opportunities through a variety of channels
  
  
• Ability to close opportunities either directly or in conjunction with HellermannTyton North American sales team.
  
  
• Superior skills in tracking and execution of key opportunities
  
  
• Outgoing personality with the ability to connect with customer contacts who can directly or indirectly influence increased sales of HellermannTyton's solutions.
  
  
• Natural ability to create and support a team atmosphere.
  
  
• Technical ability to work with design engineers - read and interpret product drawings, make suggestions for improvements, and understand the CAD/technical environments in which they work.
  
  
• Ability to understand ROI principles and work toward creating more profitable sales
  
  
• Effective time management of key projects.
  
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  
  
• Ability to work cross-functionally with all departments of an organization.
  
  
• Knowledge of IATF16949 quality systems and ISO14001 environmental systems.
  
  

What You'll Bring

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• Bachelor's degree required. Business or engineering degree preferred.
  
  
• Minimum three years of experience working for a manufacturer in the automotive market.
  
  
• Proven history of growing sales through effective key account management
  
  
• Must have the ability to build and execute strategies, as well as develop and close sales opportunities
  
  
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
  
  
• Understanding of basic financial principles surrounding ROI and quoting.
  
  
• Must have high energy and the ability to build and support a team atmosphere.
  
  
• Must have proven project management and organizational skills.
  
  
• Proven ability to multitask
  
  
• Excellent communication skills - both verbal and written
  
  
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
  
  
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
  
  
• Must be willing to travel globally.
  
  
• Must have a valid driver's license, with an acceptable driving record, along with adequate insurance.
  
  

By applying for a position with HellermannTyton, you understand that should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check through the use of our 3rd party supplier. Background checks may include some or all of the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, criminal check, driving history, and drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process of which checks are required by the position.

HellermannTyton Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Sr Sales Engineer, the Associate Sales Engineer is responsible for growing HellermannTyton sales and spec positions. Account responsibility will be for business at the targeted OEM, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Tier suppliers. Accounts will be assigned. A key role of this position is helping drive increased revenue above market growth within the existing account base. This will be achieved while maintaining HellermannTyton's Quality and EHS certifications by supporting all corporate policies, procedures, work instructions, and required documentation.

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• Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers.
  
  
• Provide technical support and expertise during the sales process.
  
  
• Collaborate with the sales team to identify and pursue new business opportunities.
  
  
• Recommends internal process improvements.
  
  
• Helps create and maintain quarterly game plans.
  
  

Qualifications:

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• Bachelor's degree required.
  
  
• Must live in the Detroit area.
  
  
• 2-5 years of experience with a manufacturer in the automotive industry
  
  
• Proficient at reading and working with engineering drawings.
  
  
• Technical aptitude and background, with the ability to understand, explain, and coach internal and external customers.
  
  
• Experience working with global businesses.
  
  
• Logistics and product line management experience preferred.
  
  
• Effective and credible presentation skills.
  
  
• Ability to travel up to 15% of the time.
  
  
• Polished presentation skills, with a sincere demeanor.
  
  
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, especially in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
  
  
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
  
  
• Must have a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
  
  

By applying for a position with HellermannTyton, you understand that should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check through the use of our 3rd party supplier. Background checks may include some or all of the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, criminal check, driving history, and drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process of which checks are required by the position.

HellermannTyton Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.