Engineering Jobs in Inkster Michigan

Project Engineer - Fluid Power Hydraulics

We're seeking a skilled Project Engineer with expertise in fluid power hydraulics to join our team. In this role, you'll complete engineering projects by organizing and controlling project elements, with a strong focus on designing fluid power systems from cradle to grave. This includes starting with initial concepts, collaborating with cross-functional teams through development, building, and shipping the final product. Approximately 80% of the work involves hydraulics (pumping oil), with 20% focused on water or lubrication systems. You'll also improve engineering drawings and ensure that all components and systems sent to the shop floor are fully engineered for form, fit, and function.

Objective:

Complete engineering projects by organizing and controlling elements, emphasizing fluid power hydraulics design and system integration.

Essential Functions:

• Assist with preparation of proposals for fluid power systems, as directed by the Project Manager.
• Conduct engineering reviews of jobs, ensuring form, fit, and function of components in fluid power applications.
• Write change orders as required.
• Answer questions for manufacturing personnel during the build process.
• Develop project objectives by reviewing proposals and plans, conferring with management.
• Determine project responsibilities by identifying phases and elements, assigning personnel, and reviewing bids from contractors.
• Determine project specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, and performance standards; complete technical studies and prepare cost estimates.
• Confirm product performance by designing and conducting tests on fluid power systems.
• Determine project schedule by studying plans and specifications, calculating time requirements, and sequencing elements.
• Maintain project schedule by monitoring progress, coordinating activities, and resolving problems.
• Design fluid power systems from concept to completion, including simple circuitry integration.
• Improve engineering drawings and verify that all designs for the shop floor are thoroughly engineered.

Competencies:

• Program/Project Management
• Professional Knowledge in Fluid Power Hydraulics
• Engineering Design/Analysis (with emphasis on fluid power systems)

Required Education & Experience:

• Degree not required but is a plus.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Prior engineering experience, including hands-on design of fluid power systems.
• Experience designing fluid power hydraulics systems, including simple circuitry.

Preferred Experience:

• SolidWorks

Company

Birdstop, Inc. (“Birdstop”, “Company”) builds the next generation of American drones. Birdstop’s recently launched Fealty product line delivers the fastest rapid response drone product ever built - fully compliant with national security regulations and manufactured in-house in Detroit. Enabled by recent breakthroughs in FAA approvals and AI-driven autonomy, Birdstop drones can operate continuously in a fully automated mode without personnel onsite. These systems actively serve our nation's critical infrastructure and public safety organizations with real-time aerial capabilities.

Role 

Birdstop is entering a phase of rapid commercial expansion and this role will play a critical part in that. You will be responsible for closing revenue opportunities with both new and existing clients. You will be building assets and having discussions that not only service Birdstop clients and regulators, but also set how the industry itself evolves. You will work closely with the CEO, sales, marketing, and implementation on client engagements as well as building the systems and processes to grow the go-to-market organization.

Candidate

We are looking for someone who can hit the ground running on enterprise sales to new customers. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated track record of outbound driven sales. Experience driving deals to closing and shortening sales cycles are highly valued. Existing knowledge of the industries we sell into and the technologies we deploy will be preferred. The candidate must be highly responsive and fast to act (measured in minutes and hours) on customer and regulator requests for information. Ability to produce written deliverables quickly and succinctly is a must in this role. The candidate must be able to meet unprecedented problems head on, make sound judgements, and act quickly.

Key Responsibilities

1. Identify and target potential clients.
2. Experiment and validate sales channels.
3. Qualify leads and assess their suitability for product adoption.
4. Understand clients' needs, pain points, and goals to provide the right offering.
5. Prepare and deliver compelling proposals, presentations, and pitches to potential clients or partners.
6. Negotiate terms and agreements to secure new business opportunities.
7. Close deals that minimize the steps and effort necessary.
8. Achieve or exceed revenue targets and sales quotas.
9. Continuously monitor and report on sales pipeline and business development activities.
10. Translate customer and regulator needs into actionable work items.
11. Ensure work items are feasible from engineering and regulatory perspectives.
12. Support on content about Birdstop, including but not limited to case studies, social media posts, website content, and press articles.

Basic Requirements

• 4+ years working in enterprise sales in a fast-growing nimble organization.
• Experience closing deals independently and quickly.
• Familiarity with negotiation of enterprise contracts.
• Strong written communication skills and actual enjoyment of writing.
• Ability to meet rapid timelines and communicate any deviations to timeline expediently.
• Experience as the point person for company presentations, financial models, and other key company materials.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Fluency in written and oral communication with English.
• Work authorization in the United States (no visa sponsorship available).
• Ability to work from Birdstop’s headquarters in Detroit, Michigan.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in the sensors and/or unmanned systems domain.
• Experience working at a fast growth technology startup.

What we offer

• High-trust, high-responsibility mission critical role.
• Strong career growth opportunities as Birdstop scales rapidly.
• Beautiful work facility overlooking the Detroit river.
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and deal strategy.
• Pizza, once a month.
• Extremely hardworking and collegial teammates who care deeply about the mission.
• Opportunity to define the next generation of American manufacturing and aerospace.

Compensation Range

$75,000 - $95,000 Base + Commissions

Tittle: IT Project Coordinator

Location: Detroit, MI

Duration: 6 Months

GENERAL SUMMARY:

• The Project Coordinator duties will be to support the Project Management Office (PMO) and assist project managers in the coordination of processes, administration, reporting, and project execution.
• The Project Coordinator will also be responsible for managing smaller projects, as assigned.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the Project Manager and PMO Leadership to ensure project documents are correctly organized and attributed.
• Assist with scheduling deadlines and maintaining project deliverables schedules for multiple projects.
• Assist with subcontractor/vendor process.
• Attend project meetings as needed.
• Coordinate and track internal initiatives for PMO.
• Track project deliverables as they move through the approval process.
• Coordinate small to medium size projects to ensure delivery on time, on budget, and to agreed quality standards.
• Coordinate application teams and ensure timely execution of the various tasks.
• Coordinate PMO/Project meetings including logistics, conference bridges and distribution lists.
• Document meeting minutes and follow-up on action items.

Assist PMO with the following process responsibilities, when needed:

• Time entry training, reporting, and tracking.
• Assist Project Managers to ensure time tracking for resources.
• Process re-engineering (workflows, documentation, training & communication).
• Provide Portfolio Management support.
• Assist with Portfolio auditing.
• Must practice the customer skills as provided through on-going training and in-services.

Must possess the following personal qualities:

• Be self-directed
• Be flexible and committed to the team concept
• Demonstrate teamwork, initiative, and willingness to learn
• Be open to new learning experiences
• Accepts and respects diversity without judgment
• Demonstrates customer service values

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Associate Degree or higher level of education required, preferably in Project Management or related field.
• Two (2) years of work experience managing projects, SharePoint and MS Server software preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio).
• General accounting principles preferred including understanding Capital and Expense.
• Motivation – Self-motivated, able to complete tasks/assignments under minimal supervision.
• Strong Organization Skills: o Ability to organize and prioritize work to meet the weekly schedule of activities with excellent attention to detail. o Ability to track, prioritize and handle multiple activities with a high degree of interruption.
• Collaborative: Establishes good working relationships with Project Managers and colleagues. Share knowledge. Is approachable to help.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

• PMI certification is preferred.
• Must meet or exceed core customer service responsibilities, standards and behaviors as outlined in the HFHS’ Customer Service Policy and summarized below:
• Communication
• Ownership
• Understanding
• Motivation
• Sensitivity
• Excellence
• Teamwork
• Respect

VP, Operations– Leading Aerospace & Defense Components Manufacturing – Private Equity

Our client is a leading private equity backed manufacturer of highly engineered components for defense and aerospace primarily serving large aerospace OEM’s and blue-chip defense contractors. The company is highly regarded for its innovation and engineering capabilities and is currently experiencing significant growth through organic means, with acquisitions playing a key role for future growth. The company is seeking to recruit a dynamic and hands-on VP, Operations who will wear multiple hats as they drive operational improvements across the organization and scale production and engineering capabilities for growth.

We are seeking a proven operations leader with demonstrated success driving operational excellence through the introduction of best practices and process within a highly entrepreneurial environment. This individual will have previous aerospace, automotive or medical device manufacturing experience working with OEM’s and prime contractors. Background experience in Lean process improvement, Continuous Improvement and other systems such as TPS or Six Sigma is a significant asset, as is highly engineered precision machining manufacturing. This position requires a hands-on executive who spends time on the shop floor and has the ability to lead transformation with a strong focus on performance improvement, quality and data driven decision-making.

An attractive compensation package is on offer that will include bonus opportunities and equity participation.

Role Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented BOM / PLM Engineer to manage and maintain product structures, Bill of Materials (BOM), and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) data across the product development lifecycle. The role involves coordinating with cross-functional teams such as design, manufacturing, procurement, and quality to ensure accurate product data, configuration control, and engineering change management.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and manage Bill of Materials (BOM) structures in the PLM/ERP system.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity for parts, assemblies, and product configurations.
• Manage Engineering Change Orders (ECO), Engineering Change Requests (ECR), and Change Notices (ECN) in PLM systems.
• Support product lifecycle processes from concept through production and service.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams to ensure proper product documentation.
• Maintain part numbering systems, revisions, and version control.
• Ensure proper release of engineering documentation including drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
• Support configuration management and product traceability.
• Assist with new product introduction (NPI) by ensuring BOM readiness and documentation compliance.
• Perform BOM audits and validation to maintain system accuracy.
• Coordinate with ERP teams to ensure PLM–ERP data synchronization.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience working with BOM management and PLM systems.
• Experience with PLM tools (Windchill, Teamcenter, Enovia, Agile PLM, Arena, or similar).
• Knowledge of Engineering Change Management processes.
• Experience working with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) is a plus.
• Strong understanding of product structure and configuration management.
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation skills.

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Job Title: BOM / PLM Engineer

Location: Dearborn, MI

Role Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented BOM / PLM Engineer to manage and maintain product structures, Bill of Materials (BOM), and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) data across the product development lifecycle. The role involves coordinating with cross-functional teams such as design, manufacturing, procurement, and quality to ensure accurate product data, configuration control, and engineering change management.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and manage Bill of Materials (BOM) structures in the PLM/ERP system.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity for parts, assemblies, and product configurations.
• Manage Engineering Change Orders (ECO), Engineering Change Requests (ECR), and Change Notices (ECN) in PLM systems.
• Support product lifecycle processes from concept through production and service.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams to ensure proper product documentation.
• Maintain part numbering systems, revisions, and version control.
• Ensure proper release of engineering documentation including drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
• Support configuration management and product traceability.
• Assist with new product introduction (NPI) by ensuring BOM readiness and documentation compliance.
• Perform BOM audits and validation to maintain system accuracy.
• Coordinate with ERP teams to ensure PLM–ERP data synchronization.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience working with BOM management and PLM systems.
• Experience with PLM tools (Windchill, Teamcenter, Enovia, Agile PLM, Arena, or similar).
• Knowledge of Engineering Change Management processes.
• Experience working with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) is a plus.
• Strong understanding of product structure and configuration management.
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation skills.

Job Title: PLM Engineer

Location: Dearborn, MI

Role Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented BOM / PLM Engineer to manage and maintain product structures, Bill of Materials (BOM), and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) data across the product development lifecycle. The role involves coordinating with cross-functional teams such as design, manufacturing, procurement, and quality to ensure accurate product data, configuration control, and engineering change management.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and manage Bill of Materials (BOM) structures in the PLM/ERP system.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity for parts, assemblies, and product configurations.
• Manage Engineering Change Orders (ECO), Engineering Change Requests (ECR), and Change Notices (ECN) in PLM systems.
• Support product lifecycle processes from concept through production and service.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams to ensure proper product documentation.
• Maintain part numbering systems, revisions, and version control.
• Ensure proper release of engineering documentation including drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
• Support configuration management and product traceability.
• Assist with new product introduction (NPI) by ensuring BOM readiness and documentation compliance.
• Perform BOM audits and validation to maintain system accuracy.
• Coordinate with ERP teams to ensure PLM–ERP data synchronization.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience working with BOM management and PLM systems.
• Experience with PLM tools (Windchill, Teamcenter, Enovia, Agile PLM, Arena, or similar).
• Knowledge of Engineering Change Management processes.
• Experience working with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) is a plus.
• Strong understanding of product structure and configuration management.
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation skills.

Project Manager – Industrial Capital Equipment

Location: Canton, MI

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Salary: 90k-120k(based on experience)

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a hands-on Project Manager to lead industrial capital equipment projects from kickoff through final customer acceptance.

This is a true project ownership role — responsible for schedule, scope, costing, budgeting, and milestone execution. The Project Manager serves as the primary point of contact and is accountable for delivering projects on time, within budget, and to specification.

Key Responsibilities

• Own full project lifecycle from RFQ handoff through customer buy-off and service transition
• Develop and manage detailed project schedules in MS Project
• Build, track, and forecast project budgets — including costing, pricing impact, and margin performance
• Proactively identify scope changes, cost risks, and budget overruns and escalate accordingly
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, internal teams, and suppliers
• Lead milestone reviews and ensure deliverables are completed on time
• Coordinate closely with Sales, Engineering, Field Service, and Supply Chain
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously with full accountability for execution
• Oversee customer sign-off and close punch lists
• Ensure complete documentation and smooth handoff to Service
• Conduct post-project reviews and lessons learned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field preferred
• 5 years of true project management experience in industrial, automation, manufacturing, or capital equipment environments
• Demonstrated experience with project costing, budgeting, and financial ownership
• Experience managing full project scope — not limited program coordination
• Proven ability to serve as the point person at key project milestones
• Strong MS Project experience
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
• Excellent communication and cross-functional leadership skills
• Willingness to travel to customer sites as needed

HCLTech is looking for a highly talented and self-motivated 3DExperience Architect to join it in advancing the technological world through innovation and creativity.

Job Title: 3DExperience Architect

Job ID: 68964

Position Type: Fulltime

Location: Dearborn, MI

Key Responsibilities

PLM Architecture & Configuration

• Architect, configure, and customize ENOVIA 3DExperience PLM solutions to support enterprise-level product lifecycle management requirements.
• Perform data modeling, attribute creation, schema modifications, and configuration of ENOVIA business objects.
• Evaluate and optimize PLM system performance, scalability, and integration readiness.

Technical Development

• Develop and maintain PLM customizations using MQL, TCL, JPO, XML, and SQL.
• Create integrations with CAD tools such as Creo and SOLIDWORKS.
• Design and implement SOA services, REST/SOAP APIs, and web services for seamless integration with CAD, ERP, MES, and legacy enterprise systems.

Process Enablement & Engineering Support

• Support engineering and manufacturing teams by mapping and configuring PLM solutions aligned with:
• Engineering processes
• BOM (Bill of Materials) Management
• Change Management (ECR/ECN workflows)
• Manufacturing process planning
• Configuration and variant management

Migration & Data Transformation

• Lead and execute PLM data migration activities from legacy systems to 3DEXPERIENCE using:
• 3DEXPERIENCE Transition Assistant
• EDAT (Engineering Data Assessment Tool)
• DBDI (Database Data Import)
• XPDMXML framework
• Ensure data integrity, validation, reconciliation, and smooth transition into production environments.

Collaboration & Documentation

• Work closely with cross‑functional teams including Engineering, IT, Manufacturing, and Program Management.
• Create detailed technical specifications, design documents, test plans, and user guides.
• Provide training, troubleshooting, and technical support to internal teams and stakeholders.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong expertise in ENOVIA 3D Architecture and 3DEXPERIENCE PLM configuration.
• Experience with MQL, TCL, JPO, XML, SQL, and familiarity with CAD tools (Creo, SOLIDWORKS).
• Solid understanding of SOA architecture, system interfaces, and enterprise application integration.
• Deep knowledge of Engineering + Manufacturing processes, including BOM, revisions, configurations, and workflows.
• Proven experience with data migration tools and PLM data transformation mechanisms.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range Minimum: $114000 per year

Pay Range Maximum: $175000 per year

HCLTech is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical disability or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state, and/or local law. Should any applicant have concerns about discrimination in the hiring process, they should provide a detailed report of those concerns to for investigation.

Compensation and Benefits

A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their work location, skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year.

How You’ll Grow

At HCLTech, we offer continuous opportunities for you to find your spark and grow with us. We want you to be happy and satisfied with your role and to really learn what type of work sparks your brilliance the best. Throughout your time with us, we offer transparent communication with senior-level employees, learning and career development programs at every level, and opportunities to experiment in different roles or even pivot industries. We believe that you should be in control of your career with unlimited opportunities to find the role that fits you best.

Job Title: Automotive Training and Development Consultant

Duration: 12 Months (Possibility of extension)

Location: Detroit, Michigan

Client is 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.

Roles and responsibilities include:

• 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 Raytheon 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

Required Skills:

• Minimum four years of experience as an automotive instructional designer, training developer, automotive instructor and/or manufacturing instructor
• 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

Required Education:

• Associate's degree or Certificate in Automotive Technology, engineering or other related discipline
• 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