Engineering Jobs in Livonia

Position Overview

Sylvan, Inc. is a market-leading, trusted automotive services contractor to Fortune 500 companies.

The Mechanical Designer II will be responsible to design / detail fabrication drawing sets for conveyor components under the supervision of the Project Engineer to assure the highest level of accuracy and quality. This position will be responsible for generating complete fabrication drawing sets for various conveyor components that meet all requirements per the customer scope of work and Sylvan clarifications as indicated in the bid submittal.

Job Responsibilities

The list below is meant to be a guide and not all inclusive of the daily responsibilities.

• Be able to perform engineering calculations for material selection, shaft sizing, power transmission, etc.
• Be able to do part and assembly design based on parts sketches, existing components or similar components.
• Be able to utilize AutoCAD and/or Autodesk Inventor to generate parts drawings, assembly drawings, and shop level fabrication details.
• Be able to provide and create ABM's, Work Orders for the shop and purchasing.
• Be able to provide technical support to the fabrication shop for any questions / issues with detail drawings.
• Must be able work with the project team to create a working solution to technical issues in a timely manner.
• Be able to check drawings from other team members before sending to the shop or sub-fabrication source.
• Be able to visit jobsites for meetings and field checks as requested.
• Keep up to date with the latest customer specifications and ensure all designs meet all Sylvan and Customer requirements.

Education Requirements

• Associate or bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related technical field with a minimum of 3 years of related job experience.

Experience

• Experience working both independently and in a team environment.
• Good analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a professional, positive "can-do" attitude.
• Possess excellent communication skills.
• Skilled in Microsoft Word & Excel.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a timely manner within a high-pressure environment.

Sylvan, Inc. is a market-leading, trusted automotive services contractor to Fortune 500 companies.

The Mechanical Design Checker will be responsible to review, mark-up and verify component and layout drawings under the supervision of the Project Engineer to ensure the highest level of accuracy and quality. The Mechanical Design Checker will receive drawings from project personnel, review the design of the component, the fabrication details of the component and mark-up any deficiencies found. The Mechanical Design Checker will also review and mark-up layout drawings for installation.

Job Responsibilities

The list below is meant to be a guide and not all inclusive of the daily responsibilities.

• Be able to understand and review mechanical component designs to ensure part functionality and design intent are met.
• Review fabrication drawings for errors and produce a marked-up set of prints for correction.
• Work with the design engineer to refine designs, make corrections, and provide basic training on how to properly detail components.
• Must be able work with the project team to create a working solution to design and fabrication issues in a timely manner.
• Be able to visit fabrication facilities to troubleshoot issues.
• Maintain the knowledge of the latest specifications for the customer and keep up to date on the revisions as they are released from the customer.
• Be able to work with and train engineers with less experience in design/detail best practices.
• Be able to work with and monitor engineering sub-contractor selected for the project.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering with minimum 5 years of design experience or 10+ years mechanical design work experience.

Experience

• Mechanical design experience with conveyor components
• Experience with shop level fabrication drawings
• Knowledge of drafting best practices
• Experience working both independently and in a team environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a professional, positive "can-do" attitude.
• Possess excellent communication skills.
• Proficient in Autodesk software (AutoCAD and Inventor), Microsoft Word & Excel.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment while meeting project timelines.

• 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.

Who we are:

Delta, founded in 1971, is a global provider of power and thermal management solutions. Its mission statement, "To provide innovative, clean and energy-efficient solutions for a better tomorrow," focuses on addressing key environmental issues such as global climate change. As an energy-saving solutions provider with core competencies in power electronics and automation, Delta's business categories include Power Electronics, Mobility, Automation, and Infrastructure.

About the role:

The Account Manager is responsible for managing the assigned key OEM / ODM customers, including meeting or exceeding budgets and growth targets. Drive teamwork and support across Customer Service in Raleigh, Business Units in Taiwan and the factories located in Asia, to achieve the sales goals and objectives. Foster a culture of teamwork and information sharing.

Two open Account Manager positions –

• One located in the Northeast, preferably in the Baltimore/Philadelphia region.
• One located in the Midwest, preferably in the Detroit/Chicago region.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop strong knowledge of market, accounts, competition and industry trends and utilize that in support of the Regional and Account business plans.
• Develop and maintain a Key Account Strategy to drive growth and achieve or exceed annual goals, metrics and expectations.
• Customer relationship growth and management.
• Responsible for new business development - RFQs, pricing negotiation, value proposition, and contract negotiation.
• Provide internal account leadership thru insight to customer inputs and priorities, customer product/portfolio roadmaps, execution of customer process requirements, and contract compliance.
• Drive NPI and project execution and schedule with internal and external customers.
• Monitor, analyze, and drive sales metrics and results.
• Drive funnel growth and forecast accuracy across all product lines and accounts.
• Ensure customer issues are resolved through the escalation process.
• Cradle to grave Sales Management – opportunity to EOL closure.

Key Competencies/Behaviors/Strengths

• Professional Selling Skills - Both large account management and new account development.
• Develop and grow customer relationships.
• Highly motivated self-starter with exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficient with MS Excel & PowerPoint.
• Results oriented.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to adapt to Delta’s unique and dynamic culture.

Minium Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or technical field, or commensurate technical sales experience.
• Understanding of power management and/or thermal solutions.
• Experience leading and managing cross-functional teams.
• Excellent project planning, execution, and tracking skills.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Outside Sales Representative – Flooring Solutions

Sunbelt’s OSR – Flooring Solutions is equipped for success so we can make it happen for our customers.

The Outside Sales Representative (Flooring Solutions) will be empowered to be responsible for generating profitable business from the range of equipment that the profit center specializes in. This includes developing the assigned territory, implementing sales plans to grow business and maintain current customer base, and by helping to build the national Sunbelt branding identity.

Education or experience that prepares you for success:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study or equivalent experience in equipment rental or concrete surface prep and polishing industry

2+ years of direct sales experience

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities you will rely on or develop:

Solution-selling approach

Technical background with the ability to learn engineering concepts.

Project management, new business development and customer retention skills

Safety is key to our culture: The physical demands of this role require bending, squatting, crouching, reaching, lifting 25 pounds or more, and working indoors/outdoors when required by the job. The above description is not a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental or similar duties which may be required from day to day. Reasonable accommodations may be made to comply with applicable laws.

We value an inclusive and diverse workplace: Sunbelt Rentals is an Equal Opportunity Employer — Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran and any other protected class.