Engineering Jobs in Lathrup Village

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

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented P&ID Designer or Process Engineer to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in creating and revising Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) using AutoCAD, Revit, and Plant 3D, with a strong understanding of ISO and industry standards. This role is critical to ensuring accurate documentation of process systems for industrial, manufacturing, or energy projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and revise P&IDs for process systems in compliance with ISO and project-specific standards.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and process engineers to ensure accurate system representation.
• Use AutoCAD Plant 3D and Revit to model piping layouts, instrumentation, and equipment.
• Maintain and update engineering documentation, including BOMs, datasheets, and control narratives.
• Conduct quality checks and ensure drawings meet regulatory and safety requirements.
• Support project teams during design reviews, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Integrate P&IDs with 3D models and databases for intelligent documentation and asset tracking.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of experience in P&ID design or process engineering.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and Plant 3D.
• Strong knowledge of ISO standards and ANSI/ISA instrumentation symbols.
• Familiarity with process control systems and industrial equipment.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with SmartPlant P&ID or AVEVA Diagrams.
• Knowledge of BIM workflows and integration.
• Understanding of process safety and HAZOP documentation.
• Ability to automate tasks using scripts or macros in CAD environments.

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.

Electrical Systems Engineer

Location: Madison Heights, Michigan

Salary Range: $125,000/year to $140,000/year; The salary may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Job Summary

This position leads the design and development of electrical control systems for vehicle applications, bridging customer requirements with technical solutions. The role combines electrical engineering, embedded software development, and systems integration expertise to deliver tested, production-ready control systems while maintaining direct customer engagement throughout the development lifecycle.

Job Functions:

• Capture and document customer system/hardware/software requirements
• Design and develop system wiring, including wiring schematics, conductor, connector and terminal selection
• Specify, design and develop control system electronics hardware, sensors, and actuators
• Design, develop, and verify software and control algorithms to meet requirements
• Perform data analysis and system control tuning/calibration
• Perform system testing and troubleshooting, ensuring a control system meets requirements
• Effectively interface with co-workers and customers in meetings

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, or computer science

• Minimum 5 years of post-graduate working experience in controls (automotive or military vehicle level preferred)
• Experience with at least one of the following software languages: MATLAB/Simulink/State flow, C, or C++
• Experience with CANbus, Serial, and Ethernet communications
• Ability to read, understand and create electrical schematics, and a good understanding of electrical and electronics basics
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to write concise technical reports
• Initiative to work independently and handle several assignments simultaneously
• Able to manage time to ensure projects are completed by deadline
• Ability to independently absorb new technical assignments
• Must be willing to support limited travel
• US Citizen

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Benefits offerings include but are not limited to:

• 401(k) with match
• Medical insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision assistance
• Paid Time Off

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Key Responsibilities

• Act as a Proxy Product Owner representing the client’s strategic interests within a global delivery organization.
• Serve as the central coordinator for product requirements across multiple stakeholder groups, ensuring alignment between business objectives and technical delivery.
• Manage prioritization of product features and initiatives to ensure maximum business value and efficient project execution.
• Facilitate communication between global development teams, client stakeholders, and third-party vendors.
• Ensure product development aligns with enterprise architecture, governance standards, and customer experience goals.
• Guide the creation and evolution of a digital parts-commerce platform built on Adobe Commerce and AEM.
• Support program coordination across three simultaneous global delivery pods working on a large-scale eCommerce implementation.
• Evaluate stakeholder requests and make strategic product decisions to protect project scope, budget, and long-term product integrity.
• Maintain strong documentation and organization of product requirements, dependencies, and roadmap priorities.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, UX, and program leadership to deliver a high-quality, scalable commerce platform.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Product Owner, Product Lead, or Strategic Product Consultant in a large, matrixed organization.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and lead initiatives without direct authority.
• Strong experience acting as a client proxy in consulting, agency, or enterprise environments.
• Functional knowledge of Adobe Commerce (Magento) and Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) ecosystems.
• Experience working on complex enterprise eCommerce platforms.
• Strong communication, organizational, and coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and dependencies.
• Experience collaborating with third-party vendors and technology partners.
• Must be based in the Detroit metropolitan area and able to work onsite four days per week.

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of the Automotive Aftermarket industry, including the complexities of automotive parts data such as fitment, shipping constraints, and core charges.
• Experience with motor parts, accessories, or parts-sales commerce platforms.
• Familiarity with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) or similar enterprise agile frameworks designed for cross-departmental coordination.
• Experience managing third-party vendors supporting automotive data, logistics, or parts distribution systems.
• Background in management consulting or digital agency environments supporting enterprise clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and support the design of exterior components and assemblies from concept through production using CAD. Ensure designs meet functional, aesthetic, and manufacturability requirements.
• Manage the release of production-ready parts, drawings, and Bills of Material (BOM) through PLM systems such as Teamcenter while supporting program milestones and engineering documentation.
• Work closely with suppliers on feasibility, design for manufacturing (DFM), tooling development, and technical reviews to ensure parts meet cost, quality, and timing targets.
• Support validation activities including DVP&R development, testing coordination, and design verification to ensure components meet durability, fit, finish, and performance standards.
• Partner with Styling, Studio, Manufacturing Engineering, CAE, and Program Management teams to ensure exterior components align with vehicle styling intent and production requirements.
• Support DFMEA development and manage engineering changes (ECR/ECO) to resolve design issues and improve product quality throughout the development cycle.
• Provide engineering support during prototype builds, pilot builds, and production launch to address fit, finish, and assembly concerns.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 3–8+ years of experience in automotive exterior trim design, development, or release engineering.
• Experience using CATIA V5/V6, or similar CAD software for 3D modeling and design development.
• Understanding of plastic injection molding, composite materials, tooling development, and painted exterior components.
• Experience with GD&T, DFMEA, DVP&R, and PPAP processes.
• Familiarity with automotive regulatory requirements such as NHTSA and FMVSS related to exterior vehicle components.

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