Engineering Jobs in Madison Heights, MI

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%)

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

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Electrical Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering and a valid PE License along with a strong background in electrical systems design and development, with expertise in various engineering tools and methodologies. This role involves working on innovative projects that require both technical proficiency and creative problem-solving abilities.

Duties

• Design, develop, and test electrical systems and components for various applications.
• Create and analyze schematics and system designs using CAD software such as Revit.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project specifications are met on time and within budget.
• Conduct root cause analysis to troubleshoot and resolve issues in existing systems.

Skills

• Proficiency in electrical engineering principles and practices, including NEC standards.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering concepts to support interdisciplinary projects.
• Familiarity with vision inspection systems and quality control processes in manufacturing environments.
• Ability to work with various software tools.
• Excellent project scheduling skills to manage timelines effectively.
• Strong analytical skills for conducting root cause analysis on electrical systems failures.
• Experience with mechanical knowledge related to electrical systems integration is a plus. Join us in shaping the future of technology through innovative electrical engineering solutions!
• Function as Lead Designer for projects involving medium and low voltage power distribution systems
• Lighting system and grounding system for Municipal Water and Wastewater facilities and Industrial Projects.

Excellent Fringe Benefit package.

Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.

2. Electrical Engineering experience.

3. Professional Engineer (PE) License.

About Universal Logistics Holdings

Universal Logistics Holdings provides a wide range of supply‑chain services across the United States, Mexico and Canada, including contract logistics, dedicated transportation, intermodal and trucking.

The company supports customers across the entire supply chain and continues to grow through innovative, scalable operational solutions.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Director of Automation & Robotics to lead the strategy, governance and performance of all robotic and automated systems across multiple Universal facilities. You’ll shape the automation roadmap, oversee major deployments and make sure robotics becomes a core strength in our logistics network.

What You’ll Do

• Set the long‑term automation and robotics strategy for multiple sites.
• Build standards for robotics platforms, controls, safety and technology adoption.
• Lead design, evaluation and rollout of new robotic and automated systems.
• Oversee uptime, reliability and lifecycle planning for all robotics across the network.
• Partner with senior operations leadership to align automation with business needs.
• Develop and mentor engineering and technical teams across sites.
• Establish governance around system changes, documentation and safety compliance.

What You Bring

• Leadership experience managing multi‑site automation or robotics programs.
• Deep knowledge of industrial robotics, PLCs, controls, sensors and systems integration.
• Proven ability to build strategy, manage budgets and deliver large‑scale automation projects.
• Strong communication skills with both technical teams and executive leadership.
• Experience in logistics, warehousing or high‑throughput industrial environments is a plus.

• 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.

At the interface of design, engineering and supply logistics, REHAU Automotive and SRG Global combine to form RESRG - a leading global supplier of coated exterior systems and components. With a combined track record of over 160 years across four continents and 22 production sites, RESRG's 10,000 skilled team members manufacture the latest exterior systems and components for the world's leading automotive manufacturers.

RESRG Automotive is seeking you to join our team as a Key Account Manager in our Troy, Michigan facility!

Your Job

The Key Account Manager is an exciting opportunity for a strategic thinker who can work independently, think creatively, and build meaningful relationships to manage and grow any of our customer accounts long-term. This role plays a key part in driving revenue growth, margin improvement, and long-term customer value.

What you Will do in Your Role

• Develop deep relationships with the Key decision makers at the customer in purchasing / engineering departments
• Work with the customer to understand vehicle pipeline / sourcing cadence for new opportunity’s
• Secure new opportunities with the customer that align to drive the highest value proposition for RESRG Automotive
• Manage/Negotiate the current book of OEM parts & develop plans to improve profitability
• Manage / Improve / Negotiate current production part account profitability through specific customer P&L management
• Manage the customer Engineering Change process for current production or awarded programs
• Support RESRG Automotive manufacturing plants, Finance and Quality departments in their customer relationship

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Proven hunter mindset with a track record of driving new business growth
• Experience in the automotive industry
• OEM experience preferrable VW, GM and Nissan
• Strong background in new customer acquisition and pipeline development
• Ability to build and manage senior level customer relationships
• Skilled in commercial negotiations at multiple customer levels
• Experience with budgeting, profitability, and P&L impact

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience working in a global environment

About the Company

We are a fast-growing B2B company with a strong internal culture that values respect for others, diversity, serving a greater purpose, and passionate creativity. We have a dynamic and growing global footprint. A diverse and team-focused workforce. Create the next generation of innovation. Career paths that enable professional growth and development. Strongly committed to serving our community and environment. A safe, fun workplace focused on health and wellness. A competitive compensation and benefits package.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Equal Opportunities

• Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.

Inside Sales

Location: Madison Heights, MI

Company: Applus+ RA (Reliable Analysis)

Industry: Automotive/Transportation - TIC (Testing, Inspection, Certification) Mechanical, Electrical & Electronic Systems

About Us

Applus+ RA is a market leader in the transportation industry, specializing in testing services and certifications for electrical, electronic, and mechanical components, sub-systems, materials testing and failure analysis. Our laboratory is based in Madison Heights, MI, and is part of Applus+, a multinational group with over 23,000 employees worldwide.

Position Summary

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Inside Sales Representative to join our team in Madison Heights, MI. This role is integral to driving business growth through timely quotation turnaround, test specification interpretation, lead generation, customer support, and quoting services. The ideal candidate will have experience in a technical quotation and sales environment, particularly within the automotive, testing/inspection/certification (TIC), electrical, or electronic industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the contact for incoming sales inquiries via phone, email, and website.
• Maintain strong knowledge of company services to accurately communicate value propositions.
• Prepare and send timely quotations to clients based on their testing requirements.
• Assist in developing complex proposals and supporting materials for prospective clients.
• Work closely with operations, engineering, and external sales teams to ensure alignment for customer expectations.
• Track and follow up on quotes, ensuring timely responses and updates to customers.
• Maintain CRM system with updated client information, activities, and sales pipeline details.
• Support business development by identifying upselling or cross-selling opportunities.
• Participate in internal meetings to review targets, goals, and ongoing initiatives.
• Develop strong relationships with existing clients to foster repeat business.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2+ years of experience in an inside sales, customer service, or technical sales support role.
• Prior exposure to automotive, TIC, electrical/electronic, or testing services preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working with CRM systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Team player with a customer-first attitude.
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field preferred.

What We Offer

• Great long-term career prospects and development opportunities
• Challenging tasks in innovative and diverse teams
• Attractive compensation system
• Flexible working environment
• 401k match
• Company-provided life insurance and vision coverage benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision, pet insurance, home and auto discounts, identity theft protection offered & much more
• 2 weeks’ paid time off available immediately
• PTO

You’ll be part of GM’s Exterior Design organization, a highly collaborative studio that partners closely with advanced and production design teams, digital and clay sculpting, engineering, and fabrication. The team works together to translate bold ideas into feasible, beautifully executed vehicles while maintaining a strong connection to brand identity and customer needs. Designers regularly engage with leadership, cross‑functional partners, and fellow creatives in a supportive environment that values innovation, craftsmanship, and pushing the boundaries of mobility design.

In this role, you will:

• Create bold, fresh, future‑focused exterior design concepts through traditional sketching and digital workflows (2D and 3D).
• Develop award‑winning ideas grounded in a deep understanding of customer needs, brand identity, and emerging mobility trends.
• Partner frequently with sculpting, engineering, and fabrication to refine and execute designs that meet performance, feasibility, and aesthetic goals.
• Apply strong design taste, intuition, craftsmanship, and accuracy backed by an impressive portfolio across production and/or advanced projects.
• Present concepts regularly to design leadership, demonstrating design courage and a willingness to challenge convention.
• Mentor and support less experienced designers to help elevate their craft and design execution.
• Operate effectively under general guidance and deliver high‑quality work within a deadline‑driven environment.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• 5+ years of experience in exterior automotive design (production, advanced, or both).
• Strong sketching, ideation, and visual storytelling abilities.
• Proven ability to deliver high‑quality design solutions from concept through refinement.
• Experience working collaboratively with sculpting, engineering, and cross‑functional teams.
• Strong presentation skills and comfort sharing ideas with leadership.
• Portfolio demonstrating strong exterior design craftsmanship, creativity, and process.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Experience with common design tools such as:
• Photoshop (2D visualization)
• Blender or other 3D modeling tools
• Vizcom or AI‑assisted concept tools
• Alias or similar automotive surfacing/visualization tools
• Bachelor’s degree in Transportation Design, Fine Arts, Automotive Design, or related field.
• Experience mentoring junior designers.