Engineering Jobs in Ferndale Michigan

Interior Validation Engineer

Job Description :

• Lead the validation activities for Slate Interior program as primary interface to Engineering, out-source test labs, suppliers, DV vehicle fleet, etc.
• Facilitate physical validation activities with Slate and test facilities: Document disposition and drive issue closure to meet program timing
• Obtain timely test vendor quotes for all testing activities, facilitate testing by creating purchase Orders and Test Requests
• Support Slate pursuit/quote team with cost estimates
• Represent Slate at testing Reviews
• Develop, manage and publish DVP&R for specific sub-systems to meet program timing.
• Work effectively in a team environment with a cross-functional team: design engineering, suppliers, CAE, quality, craftsmanship, manufacturing, purchasing
• Develop and maintain validation timing plans
• Establish effective communications (written and verbal) between interior engineering, internal groups and suppliers
• Generate and implement cost savings ideas
• Document test results and issues in Slate Polarion system as required
• Be an integral part of an energetic team that's challenging the status quo of vehicle design.

What you bring to the team:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited university or equivalent.
• 3+ years of validation engineering / testing experience in the automotive industry.
• Ability to use lab equipment to support internal Interior validation testing.
• Experience in working with suppliers and internal customers
• Energetic personality: Self-starter with a high passion for success.
• Excellent organization and planning skills.
• Ability to manage and coordinate multiple complex tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to travel to visit suppliers, test labs and Slate sites; up to 20% domestically / locally.
• Microsoft Office proficiency: Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.
• High level of integrity and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced startup environment.
• Multiple Vehicle Interior product engineering experience (Instrument panels, door trim, floor consoles, trim, seating, etc.)

Job Title: Program Manager - Cybersecurity

Location: Dearborn, MI

Client : Cognizant

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead and oversee the successful delivery of cross-functional programs that align with strategic business objectives. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing multiple related projects, ensuring coordination, minimizing risk, and driving results across stakeholders, timelines, and budgets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define program goals, scope, deliverables, and success metrics in alignment with organizational strategy.
• Lead planning and execution of multiple projects under the program umbrella.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of program outcomes.
• Monitor program performance, timelines, and budget adherence.
• Identify, track, and mitigate program-level risks and issues.
• Provide regular updates to leadership and stakeholders through status reports and review meetings.
• Establish governance processes and reporting mechanisms.
• Ensure alignment between business goals, project delivery, and change management.
• Foster collaboration between product, engineering, operations, and other departments.
• Mentor and guide project managers within the program as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information technology, or related field experience.
• 7+ years of proven experience as a Project Manager, Business Analyst and Product Owner, preferably in the automotive sectors or manufacturing sectors.
• Experience working in/around Contact Centers and their operations
• Knowledge of NICE / CXone contact center solutions
• Proficiency in project management tools. JIRA experience is a plus.
• Minimum of 3-5 years managing complex IT programs, including multi-project coordination and resource allocation.
• Proven ability to develop and implement program strategies, ensuring alignment with business objectives and client needs.
• Strong leadership skills to guide project teams, manage stakeholders, and drive program success.
• Knowledge of security frameworks and best practices, such as NIST, ISO 27001, and financial industry regulations is a plus.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred; CISSP or CSM is a plus.

The Role

Our Consulting group is looking for a Consultant to join our Automotive Consulting team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background project management, with a passion for driving strategic security objectives. and ensure that the project progresses smoothly.

We're looking for Consultants who can deliver within Cognizant's Five Pillars of Consulting: 1) Project Execution, 2) Expertise, 3) Business Development, 4) Practice Development, & 5) People Development. As a consultant, this means creating high-quality client deliverables and taking ownership (with supervision) of producing client content and meeting client expectations; developing an expertise in your functional area, including obtaining certifications; contributing to Client Satisfaction and/or RFPs; supporting leadership and contributing to content development for service offerings; and participating in PeopleCare initiatives and always exhibiting personal leadership. In addition to enabling consulting excellence through the Five Pillars of Consulting, the specific requirements for this position are below.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead and oversee the successful delivery of cross-functional programs that align with strategic business objectives. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing multiple related projects, ensuring coordination, minimizing risk, and driving results across stakeholders, timelines, and budgets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define program goals, scope, deliverables, and success metrics in alignment with organizational strategy.
• Lead planning and execution of multiple projects under the program umbrella.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of program outcomes.
• Monitor program performance, timelines, and budget adherence.
• Identify, track, and mitigate program-level risks and issues.
• Provide regular updates to leadership and stakeholders through status reports and review meetings.
• Establish governance processes and reporting mechanisms.
• Ensure alignment between business goals, project delivery, and change management.
• Foster collaboration between product, engineering, operations, and other departments.
• Mentor and guide project managers within the program as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information technology, or related field experience.
• 7+ years of proven experience as a Project Manager, Business Analyst and Product Owner, preferably in the automotive sectors or manufacturing sectors.
• Experience working in/around Contact Centers and their operations
• Knowledge of NICE / CXone contact center solutions
• Proficiency in project management tools. JIRA experience is a plus.
• Minimum of 3-5 years managing complex IT programs, including multi-project coordination and resource allocation.
• Proven ability to develop and implement program strategies, ensuring alignment with business objectives and client needs.
• Strong leadership skills to guide project teams, manage stakeholders, and drive program success.
• Knowledge of security frameworks and best practices, such as NIST, ISO 27001, and financial industry regulations is a plus.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred; CISSP or CSM is a plus.

Job Title: Program Manager – IT & Contact Center Programs

Location: Dearborn, MI

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced program manager to lead and oversee the successful delivery of cross-functional programs that align with strategic business objectives. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing multiple related projects, ensuring coordination, minimizing risk, and driving results across stakeholders, timelines, and budgets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define program goals, scope, deliverables, and success metrics in alignment with organizational strategy.
• Lead planning and execution of multiple projects under the program umbrella.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of program outcomes.
• Monitor program performance, timelines, and budget adherence.
• Identify, track, and mitigate program-level risks and issues.
• Provide regular updates to leadership and stakeholders through status reports and review meetings.
• Establish governance processes and reporting mechanisms.
• Ensure alignment between business goals, project delivery, and change management.
• Foster collaboration between product, engineering, operations, and other departments.
• Mentor and guide project managers within the program as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information technology, or related field experience.
• 7+ years of proven experience as a Project Manager, Business Analyst and Product Owner, preferably in the automotive sectors or manufacturing sectors.
• Experience working in/around Contact Centers and their operations
• Knowledge of NICE / CXone contact center solutions
• Proficiency in project management tools. JIRA experience is a plus.
• Minimum of 3-5 years managing complex IT programs, including multi-project coordination and resource allocation.
• Proven ability to develop and implement program strategies, ensuring alignment with business objectives and client needs.
• Strong leadership skills to guide project teams, manage stakeholders, and drive program success.
• Knowledge of security frameworks and best practices, such as NIST, ISO 27001, and financial industry regulations is a plus.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred; CISSP or CSM is a plus.

This is an on-site position, NOT remote/hybrid

Travel: 15% (Domestic trade shows, supplier visits, athlete/coach insights)

About Us

Epoch Sports is a leading sports innovation company rooted in lacrosse and rapidly expanding into other team sports and performance gear. With a passion for innovation, design, and community, Epoch delivers best-in-class equipment, apparel, and digital experiences that empower athletes to Live. Play. Be. Epoch. From elite performance lacrosse gear to lifestyle apparel, Epoch is building a culture around the modern athlete.

Why Join Us?

Epoch sports is redefining how gear is designed and delivered to athletes at all levels. Help shape one of the fastest-growing sports brands in North America. You'll work in a fast-moving, ideas-first environment that values curiosity, creativity, innovation and performance. Remote flexibility and a team culture that values work-life balance and growth. Employee discounts and early access to gear and apparel drops and a competitive salary and benefits package.

Job Description

The Product Manager is responsible for owning the full product life cycle of Epoch Sports' hard-goods equipment (e.g., lacrosse, hockey, and baseball/softball lines) from concept through end-of-life. Operating out of our Detroit headquarters and collaborating daily with Engineering, Design, Manufacturing, Marketing, Sales, and Finance, the Product Manager will translate athlete insights and market analytics into profitable, best-in-class products that reinforce Epoch's reputation for performance and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy & Road-Mapping
• Build and maintain a 3-year product roadmap aligned with corporate strategy, category trends, and revenue/profit targets.
• Conduct market segmentation, competitor benchmarking, pricing analysis, and consumer research to identify white-space opportunities
• New Product Development (NPD)
• Author product briefs with clear value propositions, feature sets, volumes, cost targets, and launch timing; secure cross-functional approval through stage-gate process.
• Serve as the Program Manager for assigned NPD projects—driving timeline adherence, risk mitigation, and milestone communication.
• Champion voice-of-customer (VOC) testing with athletes, coaches, and dealers; translate feedback into actionable design requirements.
• Lifecycle Management
• Monitor sell-through, margin, and inventory health post-launch; drive cost-reduction, line extensions, or end-of-life decisions.
• Collaborate with Operations and Finance to manage SKU rationalization and maintain optimal inventory turns.
• Commercial Readiness
• Partner with Marketing to build go-to-market (GTM) assets—positioning statements, feature/benefit narratives, packaging, POP, and digital content.
• Train Sales Reps, Customer Service, and Retail Partners on product knowledge, differentiation, and competitive advantages.
• Source additional manufacturing equipment to bring products to market.
• Financial Ownership
• Own P&L for assigned categories—set pricing, forecast volumes, track COGS, and optimize gross margin.
• Prepare business cases and ROI analyses for capital expenditures or tooling investments.
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation
• Stay abreast of emerging materials, technologies, and consumer trends; recommend patent or IP opportunities.
• Facilitate cross-functional retrospectives to capture lessons learned and refine the Product Development Process (PDP).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Industrial Design, Sports Management, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of product management experience in consumer goods; sporting-goods or performance equipment strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success launching products from concept through commercialization with measurable revenue impact.
• Proficiency in data analytics tools (Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or similar) and familiarity with PLM/ERP systems.
• Strong project-management skills—ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage overlapping priorities, and hit aggressive timelines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to executives, retailers, and end-users.
• Passion for sports and understanding of athlete performance needs; lacrosse, hockey, or baseball background a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or Master's in Product Design/Engineering.
• Experience with Lean Product Development or Agile methodologies.
• Knowledge of materials science (composites, polymers), protective equipment standards, or sports governing-body certification processes (NOCSAE, ASTM, CSA).

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Office, R&D lab, and production floor settings; may require occasional use of PPE
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. for product samples/field testing
• Willingness to attend weekend tournaments, clinics, and trade shows several times per year.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Epoch Sports 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.

The AV Supervisor will oversee daily operational activities for the Autonomous Vehicle (AV) Drive Operations Program across designated city sites. This role ensures smooth field operations, compliance with safety standards, quality of service delivery, and team performance. The AV Supervisor will work closely with local and regional leaders to ensure efficient deployment of AV fleets and consistent driver/operator management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate, and supervise AV Driver/Operator teams across assigned locations.
• Conduct daily shift planning, scheduling, task delegation, and attendance tracking.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, security, and operational protocols.
• Train, coach, and mentor new and existing AV operators on operational procedures and program standards.
• Conduct performance reviews, provide feedback, and manage disciplinary actions when required.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Operations, Fleet, Safety, Engineering) to ensure vehicle readiness and resolve operational issues.
• Monitor site productivity metrics and implement improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Respond to on-ground escalations and operational emergencies promptly.
• Prepare weekly operational status reports and performance summaries.
• Coordinate with Fleet & Maintenance teams to ensure optimal vehicle uptime.
• Travel between Tampa, Baltimore, and Pittsburgh as operational needs require.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Operations, Transportation, Logistics, Automotive, or related field.
• Prior experience in a supervisory or lead role managing teams.
• Strong understanding of safety protocols and compliance-driven environments.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and people management skills.
• Ability to analyze performance metrics and identify process improvement opportunities.
• Comfortable working in dynamic and fast-paced field settings.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to travel between assigned cities as needed.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working with autonomous vehicles, fleet operations, or mobility transportation programs.
• Knowledge of incident reporting, compliance documentation, and operational audits.
• Technical aptitude to understand basic AV system operations and diagnostics

Work Environment

• Significant travel required - approximately 90% of the time across locations.

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.

• 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)

We're looking for people who:

• Can examine and provide solutions for problems with customers' existing equipment
• Enjoy technical/mechanical/electrical problem solving
• Understand engineered solutions for existing products
• Able to develop cost estimates and provide foundational reasoning, with accuracy
• Can work well under pressure and in Team environments
• Driven towards personal development and improvement

What we do:

• We provide Air Pollution Control solutions to our customers. We organize and focus ourselves on our customers' industries and applications. We work with these customers to help maintain the longevity and reliability of this equipment throughout its lifetime.

Why we're in business:

• Dürr provides value-added solutions to our customers. We pride ourselves on the thoroughness of our pre-sale consultation and solution development, the quality and longevity of our equipment, and our best-in-class service from initial customer inquiry through the life of the equipment.
• We seek long-term partnerships with customers that value our approach.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Review customer RFQs and assure compliance with requirements, specifications, and clearly identify exceptions to be taken.
• Clearly define the scope of work and develop associated cost estimates.
• Review vendor and subcontractor quotes for compliance with specifications and completeness of scope
• Work with the Sales team to communicate with the Customer both directly and indirectly
• Drive product improvement and standardization of designs.

Qualifications and skills:

The ideal candidate for this role possesses mechanical and electrical aptitude and is comfortable troubleshooting issues with industrial equipment. The successful candidate will be capable of translating those solutions into proposals for customers as well as communicating them with the Operations team for project execution.

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering is preferred but not required
• Experience in Engineering, Application Engineering a plus
• Demonstrated knowledge of process equipment design
• Ability to understand fabrication and field installation criteria and the ability to develop preliminary scopes of work for outside pricing activities
• Ability to create and maintain project schedules
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills
• Able to effectively interface with engineering and estimating departments, contractors, suppliers, and customers
• Occasional travel may be required with Sales and Operations, 0-5% travel
• Willing and able to work overtime, weekends, and holidays when necessary
• The position will be located in Southfield, MI

Physical Demands: Main duties are computer-based. On-site duties may include climbing stairs and ladders.

Dürr CTS, 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. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

Note to all Staffing Agencies: Dürr CTS, Inc. has a team of dedicated Human Resources professionals who are responsible for all hiring needs. Our practice is to partner and work with our approved vendors on an as-needed basis. We do not accept resumes from agencies that are not on our preferred vendor list and have not signed our Recruiting and Permanent Placement Contract. Any resumes submitted from unapproved vendors will be considered unsolicited, and Dürr will not be obligated to pay a referral fee.

Sales Account Executive- Manufacturing

Company Description

IMAGINiT Technologies, a division of Rand Worldwide, advances the way companies use technology to design, develop, and manage complex engineering projects. As the market leader in North America, we continue to enjoy a great deal of success even in these unprecedented times. Our culture is supportive, dynamic, collaborative, and driven to meet the ever-changing needs of our customers and our employees. If you are looking to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.

Job Description

We are looking for a Sales Account Executive who is passionate, self-motivated, and business savvy, with a strong desire to overachieve their professional and financial goals to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to utilize your solution selling skills, to drive business within named accounts in the Manufacturing sector. In this role you will have the opportunity to collaborate with our best in class, presales, customer success, and professional services teams, to ensure that your customers view you as a trusted advisor who can deliver solutions well past software alone.

Responsibilities

• Manage full sales cycle from researching accounts to closing business.
• Discovering, developing, and managing business relationships with prospects and current customers to sell software, services, and other related solutions.
• Selling wide and deep into accounts by identifying client needs and opportunities where IMAGINiT products and services will improve client growth and productivity.
• Leading account strategy sessions with current clients, prospects, and internal teams.
• Developing and delivering presentations and proposals.
• Increasing IMAGINiT visibility in the industry by attending networking events, using social media, referrals, etc.
• Collaborating across IMAGINiT business units working with other channel partners to secure customer business.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of direct sales experience selling software solutions to mid-size and large enterprises.
• Measurable track record in new business development and overachieving sales team targets.
• Proven hunter mentality with a track record of sales success.
• Strong business acumen, and ability to have business conversations at all levels.
• Excellent problem solving, negotiation, and closing skills.
• Ability to manage the entire sales process from prospecting through close.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and CRM usage.
• Experience with multi-product/services selling is a plus.
• Experience selling within the Manufacturing sector is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is a plus.

Additional Information

What can you expect?

• Comprehensive onboarding program and on-going training that prepares you for success.
• Approachable leadership team who truly cares about you and your customers.
• Opportunities for growth and development with opportunities to move up or horizontally within the organization.
• You will be surrounded by armies of people that you can leverage from a strong technical team including pre-and-post sales engineers, marketing, and a technical support team second to none.

Hybrid/Remote Work

• Ability to maintain appropriate productivity and performance.
• Have a work environment that is free from distractions and has a reliable internet connection.
• Ability to dedicate their full attention to their job duties and be available via Teams and/or phone during work hours.
• Required to attend all mandatory meetings and/or events and be responsive to any communication from colleagues, customers, and management.

Travel

• 20-25% annually

Total Compensation

• Salary $75,000-$85,000
• OTE Range $180,000 Plus

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision
• Health Savings Account with Employer Matching Contribution
• Limited Purpose FSA Account
• Medical Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Assistance Plan
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Service Awards
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

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We celebrate employment equity and diversity! We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and do not discriminate based on disability, race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected under federal, state, provincial or local laws.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process, we will work with you to meet your needs.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, but only those applicants who are to be considered will be contacted. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer without company sponsorship.