Engineering Jobs in Ferndale Michigan

About the Company:

Northstar Painting has been proudly serving Michigan homeowners and businesses since 1999. What started as a small local operation has grown into a trusted name in both residential and commercial painting, with a reputation for quality, service, and community focus. As we expand our reach, we're building a team of competitive, motivated professionals who want to grow with us.

About the Role:

We’re looking for a self-motivated Business Development Representative with a passion for field sales and client relationships to join our team in Birmingham, MI. If you're confident speaking with people face-to-face, thrive on building connections, and want to be rewarded for your results, this could be a perfect fit. This role blends outside sales, estimating, and community networking, you'll be on the front lines of our business, helping businesses start their next big project.

Responsibilities:

Sales & Client Engagement:

• Prospect and generate new leads through local outreach, networking, referrals, and inbound inquiries
• Meet with business owners to understand their needs and explain our services
• Present estimates, proposals, and service plans in a professional and confident manner
• Follow up with leads, build relationships, and close deals
• Represent Northstar Painting at local events, community functions, and networking groups

Estimating & Project Prep:

• Conduct site visits to gather project details for estimating
• Request and evaluate subcontractor and vendor quotes
• Prepare accurate bids and proposals
• Work closely with the operations team to hand off signed projects smoothly

Qualifications:

Must-Haves:

• 3+ years of experience in field sales, outside sales, or home service-based business development
• Strong people skills and confidence in face-to-face meetings
• Self-starter who’s organized, coachable, and results-driven
• Basic knowledge of project scoping or estimating (or willingness to learn)
• Driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Familiarity with the Metro Detroit area

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience in painting, roofing, landscaping, or construction industry
• Existing network within local homeowner or commercial markets
• CRM experience or comfort with sales tracking tools
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred; an equivalent combination of education and industry experience will also be considered.

Pay range and compensation package:

• Base salary + commission
• Health insurance
• Career growth and advancement opportunities

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Northstar Painting is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.

New global company establishing Americas HQ .

The VP of Global Procurement is responsible for managing the overall supplier risk, year over year supplier productivity, VAVE and driving aggressive cost reductions in partnership with the suppliers and the engineering departments. The role is also responsible for maintaining consistency in purchasing and sourcing methodology and procedures, development of sourcing & procurement strategies, vendor management, analysis & negotiation of client/supplier service level agreements and contracts, supplier relationship management and identifying and implementing process improvement. The position will lead and develop a global team of sourcing professionals responsible for building and maintaining relationships with strategic suppliers as well as managing relationships with senior internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Design, drive and execute the overall global sourcing strategy
• Oversee policies, checklists, and other materials that describe the organization's technical, quality, service, or reliability standards to help purchasing staff evaluate supplier proposals
• Drive overall supplier risk reduction
• Contribute to increased productivity by implementing sound negotiation strategies
• Partner with business leadership to develop and deploy world-class procurement by driving functional expertise and deep market and industry knowledge
• Lead global team, develop talent and expertise, build a strong succession plan for direct management team as well as global teams and build global procurement capability
• Develop long term strategies with robust execution plans to achieve annual operating plans to increase win rate, increase margins, improve cash-flow, reduce working capital and reduce risk
• Drive standardization across the global footprint
• Ensure contracts that allow for fluctuations with no liability for excess and obsolete inventory
• Implement vendor management system, ensuring suppliers on-time-delivery and zero-deffect quality
• Secure supplier capacity based on short term and long term plans while driving competitive cost and increasing spread to market
• Negotiate and secure global, single and multi-year supply agreements
• Collaborate with Supply Chain on medium and long range planning to improve supply of material
• Working in conjunction with site leadership, analyze business plans, production environments, and supply requirements to determine optimal sourcing strategies across geographies
• Identify and implement strategic processes and technology to drive efficiencies across team
• Determine and recommend alternate supply strategies to maintain agility while creating cost savings and/or supply support solutions
• Establish clear performance metrics for suppliers driving performance and financial responsibility
• Review major contracts for key areas of spend, and act as an expert resource for planning, procurement and complex negotiations
• Partner with other senior leadership to ensure organizational goals are met
• Oversees supplier selection process, including qualification and execution of supplier agreements
• Partner with Quality to ensure materials are qualified and meet appropriate regulatory standards

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, (Masters or MBA will be preferred)
• 15+ years of global procurement experience
• 10+ years of experience in large scale automotive and or industrial environment; global experience is a plus
• Ability to work in a very fast paced, demanding, and matrixed environment
• Skilled in influencing, negotiation, and problem resolution
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities in leading a global organization
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing sourcing strategies
• Business acumen to align sourcing initiatives to financial goals and customer needs and expectations
• Uncompromised Integrity, honesty and the drive to do what's best for the business
• Experience in leading global high-performing teams
• Strong communication skills: oral, written, and listening
• Expert problem-solver
• Travel required (20%-30%)

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.

365 Retail Markets is the most trusted global provider of unattended retail technology, delivering conveniently smart self-service solutions since 2008. The company’s all-in-one platform powers retail spaces across food service, global retail, and hospitality with a comprehensive suite of frictionless smart stores, micro markets, vending, catering, and dining point-of-sale options. These technologies can be found worldwide in corporate offices, manufacturing and distribution facilities, educational campuses, hotels, and beyond.

As a nine-time honoree on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies in the United States, and with a continually expanding global presence, 365 Retail Markets is committed to growth, innovation, and providing superior, integrated technology that meets the evolving needs of its customers and consumers.

The retail industry is rapidly evolving, with Computer Vision (CV) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) reshaping consumer experiences while improving operational efficiency and margins. As Senior Product Manager for our CV + AI portfolio, you will own the strategy, roadmap, and delivery of AI-enabled products that power next-generation frictionless retail experiences.

You will be accountable for defining and executing both short-term, tactical initiatives and long-term platform strategy, ensuring alignment with 365’s broader business objectives. This role requires strong cross-functional leadership, deep product thinking, and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to executive stakeholders.

This position reports to the Manager, Product Management and has high visibility across executive leadership and all 365 brands.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve the AI and Computer Vision product roadmap, setting a clear long-term platform vision while balancing near-term delivery priorities aligned to business objectives, customer needs, and industry trends.
• Deliver features and enhancements on time and to plan, owning the full lifecycle from ideation, discovery, and requirements through launch and post-release evaluation.
• Translate machine learning, computer vision, and generative AI (including LLMs) capabilities into scalable, user-centric product features.
• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Data Science, Design, Marketing, Sales, and Operations to ensure successful execution and adoption.
• Work closely with other Senior Product Managers to ensure a consistent, seamless, and effective consumer experience across product lines.
• Identify and evaluate high-impact AI use cases through a deep understanding of business context, data availability, and technical feasibility.
• Oversee model development, training, deployment, and iteration to ensure solutions perform reliably in real-world retail environments, including edge deployment constraints (latency, compute, bandwidth), lighting variability, occlusion, and ongoing product packaging changes.
• Collaborate with data and engineering teams to ensure responsible AI practices, including bias mitigation, data integrity, and model interpretability.
• Monitor competitive landscape and emerging AI trends to maintain 365’s innovation leadership.
• Communicate product vision, trade-offs, and progress clearly to executive leadership to drive fast alignment and informed decision-making.
• Own go-to-market readiness and pilot execution, ensuring customer readiness, coordinating launch plans, and enabling internal teams (Support, Sales, Operations) through training, documentation, and clear launch handoff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in computer sciences or software engineering. MBA preferred.
• 5-8+ years Product Management experience
• Proven experience owning complex product portfolios, including both tactical execution and long-term strategic planning, ensuring effective product lifecycle management.
• Experience delivering Machine Learning products in collaboration with Data Science and ML Engineering teams, including experimentation, model evaluation, and continuous performance optimization.
• Specifying requirements, execution and evaluation of designs, analysis, development, testing and control of major engineering projects where creativity and initiative are involved as well as a high level of independent judgment.
• Comfortable operating in ambiguous, evolving environments, shaping clarity and direction in new or undefined problem spaces.
• Strong experience working cross-functionally, managing dependencies, and communicating priorities to ensure roadmap alignment and delivery
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and prioritization skills with the ability to manage competing initiatives
• Excellent presentation and storytelling skills, with a strong emphasis on communicating to executive-level audiences for rapid alignment and decision-making.
• Work collaboratively as part of a broader product leadership team, prioritizing shared outcomes over individual ownership to ensure overall portfolio success.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with technical and operational stakeholders across CV retail products, including hardware, field operations, support, and customer-facing teams
• Added bonus for experience working within Retail, payments, or POS industries

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.

Asset Manager

Summary:

MUST have substation or underground experience

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

Key Responsibilities

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

Required Qualifications

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

Education

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

Duration: 12 Months (Temp to Perm)

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

Overview:

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

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

Duties:

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

Qualifications:

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

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Electrical Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering and a valid PE License along with a strong background in electrical systems design and development, with expertise in various engineering tools and methodologies. This role involves working on innovative projects that require both technical proficiency and creative problem-solving abilities.

Duties

• Design, develop, and test electrical systems and components for various applications.
• Create and analyze schematics and system designs using CAD software such as Revit.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project specifications are met on time and within budget.
• Conduct root cause analysis to troubleshoot and resolve issues in existing systems.

Skills

• Proficiency in electrical engineering principles and practices, including NEC standards.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering concepts to support interdisciplinary projects.
• Familiarity with vision inspection systems and quality control processes in manufacturing environments.
• Ability to work with various software tools.
• Excellent project scheduling skills to manage timelines effectively.
• Strong analytical skills for conducting root cause analysis on electrical systems failures.
• Experience with mechanical knowledge related to electrical systems integration is a plus. Join us in shaping the future of technology through innovative electrical engineering solutions!
• Function as Lead Designer for projects involving medium and low voltage power distribution systems
• Lighting system and grounding system for Municipal Water and Wastewater facilities and Industrial Projects.

Excellent Fringe Benefit package.

Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.

2. Electrical Engineering experience.

3. Professional Engineer (PE) License.

Pacific International has been exclusively retained by a leading global manufacturer of precision-engineered automotive components in the search for a Senior Buyer.

This is a chance to join an organization with over $1B+ in annual revenue, a strong position as a market leader in driveline systems, and a global footprint spanning North America, Europe, and Asia. The business plays a critical role in supplying world-class OEMs with components used in flagship vehicles.

With continued growth and a strong position in the global market, the company is looking for a professional who can partner with international teams, contribute to the global sourcing strategy, and turn key data into insights that drive strategic decisions.

What You’ll Do:

• Take full ownership of a defined commodity portfolio, including strategy development and execution.
• Lead the preparation and issuance of requests for quote (RFQs), evaluate total cost options, and present sourcing recommendations.
• Negotiate cost, terms, quality, technology, and delivery with suppliers to secure competitive advantage.
• Build and manage strong supplier relationships, including performance reviews, risk management, and corrective actions.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Program Management, Quality, Operations) to support new program launches and ensure supplier readiness.
• Conduct detailed cost analysis, make/buy scenarios, and should-cost modeling to identify savings opportunities.
• Monitor and analyze global market conditions and trends to proactively adjust sourcing strategies.
• Support change management, supplier resourcing, and process improvements across the purchasing function.
• Provide leadership in sourcing reviews, strategy presentations, and supplier negotiations.

What We’re Looking For:

• 5–10 years of purchasing and supply chain management experience, ideally within automotive OEM or Tier 1.
• Proven track record of leading supplier negotiations and delivering measurable cost savings.
• Experience in commodity strategy development and portfolio ownership.
• Ability to read and interpret technical prints/specifications and identify cost drivers.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to conduct cost breakdowns and market analysis.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and multitasking skills.
• Clear, professional communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimal travel required.

About Pacific International Executive Search:

Pacific International, a globally recognized retained executive search firm, is dedicated to empowering Fortune 500, FTSE 100, and high-growth enterprises in building exceptional C-suite, senior-level, and strategic leadership teams while championing diversity and inclusion. Our adaptability, agility, and forward-thinking ethos distinguish us in the ever-evolving business landscape.

Since 1997, we have been dedicated to building lasting client partnerships based on trust and reliability, and a proven track record of successful C-suite and mid- to senior-level leadership project delivery across many key industries globally.

Diversity Statement:

At Pacific International, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and we proudly champion diversity on behalf of our clients in every Executive Search mandate we undertake. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. In pursuit of these objectives, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities.

For further information on this position and a confidential discussion about your career please contact:

About Universal Logistics Holdings

Universal Logistics Holdings provides a wide range of supply‑chain services across the United States, Mexico and Canada, including contract logistics, dedicated transportation, intermodal and trucking.

The company supports customers across the entire supply chain and continues to grow through innovative, scalable operational solutions.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Director of Automation & Robotics to lead the strategy, governance and performance of all robotic and automated systems across multiple Universal facilities. You’ll shape the automation roadmap, oversee major deployments and make sure robotics becomes a core strength in our logistics network.

What You’ll Do

• Set the long‑term automation and robotics strategy for multiple sites.
• Build standards for robotics platforms, controls, safety and technology adoption.
• Lead design, evaluation and rollout of new robotic and automated systems.
• Oversee uptime, reliability and lifecycle planning for all robotics across the network.
• Partner with senior operations leadership to align automation with business needs.
• Develop and mentor engineering and technical teams across sites.
• Establish governance around system changes, documentation and safety compliance.

What You Bring

• Leadership experience managing multi‑site automation or robotics programs.
• Deep knowledge of industrial robotics, PLCs, controls, sensors and systems integration.
• Proven ability to build strategy, manage budgets and deliver large‑scale automation projects.
• Strong communication skills with both technical teams and executive leadership.
• Experience in logistics, warehousing or high‑throughput industrial environments is a plus.