Engineering Jobs in Franklin, MI

***Under new Executive Leadership as of September 1, 2025***

Position Summary:

WellnessMats® is seeking a driven, result-oriented, self-motivated, rock star to join our fast-growing team. This role combines new business development with long-term account management responsibilities. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, is comfortable prospecting for new opportunities, making dozens of cold phone calls per day and excels at building lasting client relationships.

The Sales Representative will own the entire sales lifecycle—from prospecting and qualifying leads, to closing deals, and managing the client relationship over time to ensure satisfaction and growth.

Key Responsibilities

• New Business Development: Proactively identify, research, and pursue new business opportunities through outbound prospecting, networking, and industry engagement.  
• Sales Process Management: Lead prospects through the full sales cycle, including discovery, solution presentation, negotiation, and closing.
• Account Management: Serve as the main point of contact for assigned accounts; ensure high levels of client satisfaction and develop strategies for account growth and retention.
• Revenue Growth: Consistently meet or exceed sales quotas and KPIs. Identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities within existing accounts.
• Tradeshows + Conferences: Represent the company and generate leads at industry events.  (10% to 20% yearly travel is to be anticipated).  
• CRM & Reporting: Maintain accurate and timely records of activities and opportunities in the CRM system. Prepare forecasts and sales reports as needed.
• Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams (marketing + customer service) to ensure client success and improve service offerings.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 annually
• Bonuses: Quarterly and Annual Targets
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO

Qualifications

• Driven, self-motivated and eager to learn.  
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Proficient in using CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot) is a plus.

About Us:  

WellnessMats® creates Wellness and Performance Mat Systems that promote comfort, recovery, and safety across work, fitness, and home environments. Since 1996, we’ve proudly manufactured every mat in the USA, engineering products that combine anti-fatigue support, ergonomic innovation, and lasting durability to help people live and perform at their best.

Our mats are trusted in gyms, workplaces, and homes nationwide, where they reduce fatigue, minimize injury risk, and elevate the experience of movement and standing. From professional environments to personal wellness spaces, WellnessMats® delivers solutions that perform as hard as the people who stand on them.

Behind the brand is a fast-growing, purpose-driven team fueled by the drive to provide the best solutions and a shared commitment to excellence. We thrive in a competitive, fast-paced environment, where self-motivation, collaboration, and continuous improvement define how we work — and why we lead.

American Ring Manufacturing is recruiting a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Livonia, Michigan. An Ideal candidate is a precision-oriented, hands-on professional and self-starting leader who is motivated by continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, design, develop and automate
• Create part models, assemblies and drawings using SolidWorks Software
• Develop innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges
• Hands-On design and development of engineering optimization
• Manage Product Launches
• Tooling Design and Manufacturing
• Manufacturing Process Improvement
• Provide Part Quotations for Customers
• Read and interpret Blueprints
• Read and understand customer Specifications
• Request Quotes from Vendors for material and outside processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in either Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent experience
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings
• Design Skills
• CAD Software experience
• Efficient Problem Solver/Troubleshooter
• Team Communication Skills
• Estimating/Quoting Experience
• 3D Modeling and Drawing

Preferred Experience

• Lean Manufacturing
• Ability to demonstrate forward-thinking & creative problem-solving strategies for product and processes
• Experience using SolidWorks Software
• Hands-on manufacturing knowledge of precision metal fasteners
• Strong understanding of material behavior (carbon steel, stainless steel) when machining
• Proficient in using measuring equipment (calipers, micrometers, comparators)
• Statistical Process Control (SPC) familiarity
• Quality Documentation
• Die Design or interest in Die Design

About American Ring:

American Ring manufactures and supplies retaining rings, snap rings, and Belleville disc springs. We are a family company committed to quality and service, providing our customers with true solutions. American Ring is big enough to matter and small enough to care. We pride ourselves on delivering service unmatched in the industry, taking our business personally, and always trying to ask the right questions.

American Ring is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics with respect to employment opportunities.

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%)

Summary

The Toyoda Gosei Group is a leading global manufacturer of rubber and plastic automotive components, safety systems and LEDs. Globally Headquartered in Japan with a network of 67 group companies in 17 countries and regions, the Group brings its extensive range of products to customers all over the world.

Toyoda Gosei North America (headquartered in Troy, MI) has an opening for a Buyer in the Purchasing department. The Buyer functions with a high degree of autonomy, and is responsible for responsible for providing professional level production related procurement for Toyoda Gosei (TG) North America Corporation (TGNA) and TGNA Manufacturing Companies (AMCs).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Drive cost savings initiatives such as annual price review, VA/VE, and others as assigned
• Lead Annual Price Review negotiations with existing suppliers for cost reductions
• Support VA/VE activities with suppliers and TG cross functional groups to drive cost savings
• Negotiate price increases and tariffs with suppliers
• Implement sourcing & new program launch activities with new/existing materials
• Participate in new program launch activities with manufacturing plants, cross functional departments, and suppliers
• Issue, collect, negotiate and analyze RFQ’s and cost breakdowns with new and existing suppliers
• Analyze and forecast Petrochemical/Metals market data for price negotiations and budget preparation
• Maintain purchase order data and ensure approvals for upcoming purchases
• Contribute to commodity strategy development
• Communicate with TG Japan (HQ) regarding global material strategies
• Participate in Purchasing’s annual cost saving target setting and strategy development
• Partner with TG cross functional groups and locations in new material development, commercial agreement strategies, commodity sourcing strategies, and cost reduction initiatives
• Function in a highly collaborative environment where flexibility and teamwork is critical to success
• Drive optimization by being actively engaged in continuous improvement efforts
• Manage and resolve supplier issues as needed
• Travel to TG manufacturing plants and supplier as needed
• Drive optimization by being actively engaged in continuous improvement efforts (kaizen)
• This role requires the completion of other duties as assigned

Required Education, Experience, and Skills

Certifications and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business or related field is required, or equivalent years of relevant experience is required

Experience

• 1 to 4 years of experience in Purchasing function is preferred
• Strong desire to learn all aspects of Purchasing and a willingness to expand to other commodities is preferred
• Exposure to the development of short and long-term global purchasing strategy is preferred

Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Technology Competencies

• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suites is required

Work Environment

• Office Environment

Additional Competencies

• Ability to consistently meet deadlines is required
• Effective verbal, non-verbal, negotiation and written communication skills are required
• Ability to sustain a high degree of professionalism in interacting with internal and external customers is required
• Effective attention to detail, problem solving, analytical and organizational skills are required

Benefits (subject to eligibility):

• Hybrid Work Style (if eligible)
• Insurance (Health, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Program)
• Company Paid STD, LTD, Life, and AD&D
• Generous Employer Contribution to HSA
• Short and Long Term Disability
• 401K Company Match
• Paid Time Off/Holidays
• Free Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Reimbursement Programs (Cellphone, Tuition, Vehicle, etc.)
• Multiple Free Wellness Programs Offered

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

Role description:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer (HVAC) heating, ventilating and air conditioning) systems for facilities to support our multidisciplinary Design and Engineering team.

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will lead the mechanical discipline on multiple concurrent projects through pursuit, proposal, design, and construction phases. You will be responsible for leading design efforts and serve as the Engineer of Record. As a senior mechanical engineer, you will work with project teams consisting of architects, engineers, project managers and clients designing HVAC systems on various projects including sustainable solutions.

Role accountabilities:

• Prepare engineering and construction documents including drawings, specifications, and design narratives
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Revit and Load Calculation Software (Trane Trace, HAP)
• Travel as required to attend project meetings, design reviews, engineering site surveys, data collection, and collaboration with clients’ team members
• Knowledge of industry standards (ASHRAE) and building codes
• Assist in the preparation of engineering estimates and proposals
• Work within established budgets and schedules for each assignment
• Coordination with architects and other engineering disciplines
• Perform various system studies (thermal comfort, indoor air quality, humidity control, energy management)
• Work in a collaborative team environment
• Provide mentoring to junior staff

Qualifications & Experience:

Required Qualifications:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• PE Registration
• 10-15 or more years of relevant experience in Mechanical Engineering
• Design experience producing IFC drawings and specifications

VENTEON and Harvard Resource Solutions are hiring a Project Engineer for Conveyor Design to work in Troy, MI. Enjoy applying your talents in engineering for automotive manufacturing systems.

POSITION TYPE: Full Time. Onsite work environment. Pay is open based on degree and years of relevant work experience.

Requirements of the Project Engineer for Automotive Conveyors:

• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering is highly preferred (BSME).
• Automotive experience needed.
• 5 or more years of experience as a Design Engineer that includes conveyor work.
• Strong experience with AutoCAD and/or Inventor.
• Effective communication and organizational skills
• Willingness to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite of products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Highly analytical and detail-oriented individual.
• Ability to identify and resolve technical issues related to conveyor design and functionality.

Duties of the Project Engineer for Automotive Conveyors:

• Perform design and engineering of conveyor systems for automotive customers.
• Perform engineering calculations for stress analysis, load capacity, system integrity, etc.
• Generate Bill of Materials (BOMs), work orders, and other documentation to support manufacturing and procurement.
• Check drawings, validate designs, and ensure all deliverables meet project specifications and standards.
• Interface with manufacturing and engineering. Attend program meetings.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing, installation, and maintenance teams during the project lifecycle.
• Other general engineering tasks as needed.

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

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