Engineering Jobs in Oak Park, MI

About the Role

We are looking for a Power Electrical Engineer to join our engineering team. This individual will help design, size and specify power distribution from MV though LV. This person will be involved in concept investigation, system verification, design through successful installation.

Basic Qualifications & Responsibilities

• Proven expertise in the design, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of low- and medium-voltage AC distribution systems, including power distribution, control systems, and wiring.
• Collaborate with sales, engineering, and other technical teams to ensure cohesive project execution.
• Experience in the development of electrical construction packages comprised of:
• Single Line Diagrams
• Three Line Diagrams
• Schematics/Elementary Diagrams
• Interconnection Diagrams
• Written narratives
• Proficient in interpreting and applying electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and technical diagrams to support system design and troubleshooting.
• Understanding of 3 Phase Power Systems, Power Factor correction, Harmonics mitigation.
• Interpret/Draft AC Distribution schematic drawings.
• Ability to load balance and perform load calculations.
• Knowledgeable of the requirements detailed in the National Electrical Code (NEC) and National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).
• Experience with power system modeling tools - ETAP preferred.
• Adept at the use of Microsoft Office Suite and AutoCAD. Knowing Revit is a plus.
• Communicate effectively with both the business and technical teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to tackle complex engineering challenges.
• Familiar with Automotive standards and specification.
• Technical Support: Provide technical support and troubleshooting for Power Platform solutions, identifying, and resolving issues promptly.
• Documentation: Create and maintain detailed technical documentation for solutions, workflows, and processes, ensuring knowledge transfer and continuity.
• Familiarity with various cable types (e.g., multi-conductor, fiber optic, coaxial, twisted pair, power) and their specifications for system integration and performance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution and minimum of 7 years in power distribution applications.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted driver’s license and US Passport with no travel restrictions.

Required Skills

• Proven expertise in the design, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of low- and medium-voltage AC distribution systems.
• Collaborate with sales, engineering, and other technical teams.
• Proficient in interpreting and applying electrical schematics.
• Understanding of 3 Phase Power Systems.
• Ability to load balance and perform load calculations.
• Knowledge of NEC and NESC requirements.
• Experience with ETAP.
• Adept at Microsoft Office Suite and AutoCAD.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills

• State of Michigan PE License.
• Master’s degree in EEGM automotive standards.

About Us

We are a leading technology and electrical contracting organization specializing in the design, implementation, and support of ICT systems for commercial, industrial, healthcare, government, and mission-critical facilities. Our team delivers innovative technology infrastructure solutions that power connectivity, communication, and security in today’s digital-first world.

Position Overview

The ICT Engineer will play a key role in planning, designing, and implementing network infrastructure, communications technologies, and intelligent building systems. This role requires a strong technical foundation in structured cabling, network systems, wireless technologies, and industry standards, with the ability to collaborate across engineering, field installation, and client teams.

Key Responsibilities

•Develop ICT infrastructure designs, drawings, and specifications including structured cabling, pathways, and equipment rooms

•Support outside plant (OSP) and inside plant (ISP) low-voltage system planning

•Create technical documentation, submittals, and as-built packages

•Perform site surveys, assessments, and technology audits

•Assist in wireless network planning, DAS coordination, and technology integration

•Provide engineering support during installation, testing, and commissioning

•Ensure compliance with TIA, BICSI, NEC, and relevant standards

•Collaborate with project managers, field technicians, engineers, and clients

•Troubleshoot ICT-related issues during design and build phases

•Participate in QA/QC reviews and support project close-out deliverables

Qualifications

Required

•Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Information Technology, Telecommunications, or related field — OR equivalent experience

•Strong understanding of ICT design standards (TIA/EIA, BICSI, NEC)

•Knowledge of structured cabling, fiber, network hardware, pathways, and grounding

•Technical aptitude with network systems, Wi-Fi, DAS, and smart building technology

•Excellent documentation, communication, and coordination skills

Preferred

•BICSI credentials (RCDD, DCDC, TECH, INST, RTPM, etc.)

•CCNA, Network+, or similar networking certifications

•Experience with CAD, BIM, or modeling tools

•Experience in construction or technology integration environments

•Familiarity with project management tools and workflows

What We Offer

•Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

•Competitive salary

•Comprehensive benefits package

•Professional growth and certification support (BICSI, manufacturer training, etc.)

•Opportunity to work on high-profile technology infrastructure projects

•A collaborative culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement

Relocation Not Available: Local Candidates Only

Interior Validation Engineer

Job Description :

• Lead the validation activities for Slate Interior program as primary interface to Engineering, out-source test labs, suppliers, DV vehicle fleet, etc.
• Facilitate physical validation activities with Slate and test facilities: Document disposition and drive issue closure to meet program timing
• Obtain timely test vendor quotes for all testing activities, facilitate testing by creating purchase Orders and Test Requests
• Support Slate pursuit/quote team with cost estimates
• Represent Slate at testing Reviews
• Develop, manage and publish DVP&R for specific sub-systems to meet program timing.
• Work effectively in a team environment with a cross-functional team: design engineering, suppliers, CAE, quality, craftsmanship, manufacturing, purchasing
• Develop and maintain validation timing plans
• Establish effective communications (written and verbal) between interior engineering, internal groups and suppliers
• Generate and implement cost savings ideas
• Document test results and issues in Slate Polarion system as required
• Be an integral part of an energetic team that's challenging the status quo of vehicle design.

What you bring to the team:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited university or equivalent.
• 3+ years of validation engineering / testing experience in the automotive industry.
• Ability to use lab equipment to support internal Interior validation testing.
• Experience in working with suppliers and internal customers
• Energetic personality: Self-starter with a high passion for success.
• Excellent organization and planning skills.
• Ability to manage and coordinate multiple complex tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to travel to visit suppliers, test labs and Slate sites; up to 20% domestically / locally.
• Microsoft Office proficiency: Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.
• High level of integrity and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced startup environment.
• Multiple Vehicle Interior product engineering experience (Instrument panels, door trim, floor consoles, trim, seating, etc.)

About the Company:

Northstar Painting has been proudly serving Michigan homeowners and businesses since 1999. What started as a small local operation has grown into a trusted name in both residential and commercial painting, with a reputation for quality, service, and community focus. As we expand our reach, we're building a team of competitive, motivated professionals who want to grow with us.

About the Role:

We’re looking for a self-motivated Business Development Representative with a passion for field sales and client relationships to join our team in Birmingham, MI. If you're confident speaking with people face-to-face, thrive on building connections, and want to be rewarded for your results, this could be a perfect fit. This role blends outside sales, estimating, and community networking, you'll be on the front lines of our business, helping businesses start their next big project.

Responsibilities:

Sales & Client Engagement:

• Prospect and generate new leads through local outreach, networking, referrals, and inbound inquiries
• Meet with business owners to understand their needs and explain our services
• Present estimates, proposals, and service plans in a professional and confident manner
• Follow up with leads, build relationships, and close deals
• Represent Northstar Painting at local events, community functions, and networking groups

Estimating & Project Prep:

• Conduct site visits to gather project details for estimating
• Request and evaluate subcontractor and vendor quotes
• Prepare accurate bids and proposals
• Work closely with the operations team to hand off signed projects smoothly

Qualifications:

Must-Haves:

• 3+ years of experience in field sales, outside sales, or home service-based business development
• Strong people skills and confidence in face-to-face meetings
• Self-starter who’s organized, coachable, and results-driven
• Basic knowledge of project scoping or estimating (or willingness to learn)
• Driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Familiarity with the Metro Detroit area

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience in painting, roofing, landscaping, or construction industry
• Existing network within local homeowner or commercial markets
• CRM experience or comfort with sales tracking tools
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred; an equivalent combination of education and industry experience will also be considered.

Pay range and compensation package:

• Base salary + commission
• Health insurance
• Career growth and advancement opportunities

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Northstar Painting is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.

New global company establishing Americas HQ .

The VP of Global Procurement is responsible for managing the overall supplier risk, year over year supplier productivity, VAVE and driving aggressive cost reductions in partnership with the suppliers and the engineering departments. The role is also responsible for maintaining consistency in purchasing and sourcing methodology and procedures, development of sourcing & procurement strategies, vendor management, analysis & negotiation of client/supplier service level agreements and contracts, supplier relationship management and identifying and implementing process improvement. The position will lead and develop a global team of sourcing professionals responsible for building and maintaining relationships with strategic suppliers as well as managing relationships with senior internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Design, drive and execute the overall global sourcing strategy
• Oversee policies, checklists, and other materials that describe the organization's technical, quality, service, or reliability standards to help purchasing staff evaluate supplier proposals
• Drive overall supplier risk reduction
• Contribute to increased productivity by implementing sound negotiation strategies
• Partner with business leadership to develop and deploy world-class procurement by driving functional expertise and deep market and industry knowledge
• Lead global team, develop talent and expertise, build a strong succession plan for direct management team as well as global teams and build global procurement capability
• Develop long term strategies with robust execution plans to achieve annual operating plans to increase win rate, increase margins, improve cash-flow, reduce working capital and reduce risk
• Drive standardization across the global footprint
• Ensure contracts that allow for fluctuations with no liability for excess and obsolete inventory
• Implement vendor management system, ensuring suppliers on-time-delivery and zero-deffect quality
• Secure supplier capacity based on short term and long term plans while driving competitive cost and increasing spread to market
• Negotiate and secure global, single and multi-year supply agreements
• Collaborate with Supply Chain on medium and long range planning to improve supply of material
• Working in conjunction with site leadership, analyze business plans, production environments, and supply requirements to determine optimal sourcing strategies across geographies
• Identify and implement strategic processes and technology to drive efficiencies across team
• Determine and recommend alternate supply strategies to maintain agility while creating cost savings and/or supply support solutions
• Establish clear performance metrics for suppliers driving performance and financial responsibility
• Review major contracts for key areas of spend, and act as an expert resource for planning, procurement and complex negotiations
• Partner with other senior leadership to ensure organizational goals are met
• Oversees supplier selection process, including qualification and execution of supplier agreements
• Partner with Quality to ensure materials are qualified and meet appropriate regulatory standards

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, (Masters or MBA will be preferred)
• 15+ years of global procurement experience
• 10+ years of experience in large scale automotive and or industrial environment; global experience is a plus
• Ability to work in a very fast paced, demanding, and matrixed environment
• Skilled in influencing, negotiation, and problem resolution
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities in leading a global organization
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing sourcing strategies
• Business acumen to align sourcing initiatives to financial goals and customer needs and expectations
• Uncompromised Integrity, honesty and the drive to do what's best for the business
• Experience in leading global high-performing teams
• Strong communication skills: oral, written, and listening
• Expert problem-solver
• Travel required (20%-30%)

Job Title: CAE Durability Engineer – Technical Specialist

Location: Detroit, Michigan, USA

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced CAE Durability Engineer – Technical Specialist to lead the structural durability and fatigue validation of critical vehicle systems. This role is responsible for driving virtual sign-off processes, advanced simulation analysis, and correlation between simulation models and physical testing to ensure the durability and reliability of vehicle structures, particularly for electric vehicle architectures.

The ideal candidate will serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in structural durability, guiding engineering teams through simulation-based design validation while collaborating cross-functionally with design, manufacturing, and testing teams.

Job Duties for Durability CAE Tech Specialist

Core Responsibilities

• Virtual Sign-off & Validation: Lead the structural durability and fatigue sign-off for critical systems like body structures, frames, and electric vehicle (EV) battery trays before physical prototype builds.
• Advanced Simulation Leadership: Oversee complex, full-vehicle explicit and implicit dynamic simulations (e.g., ground strikes, curb strikes, and cyclic loading) to assess structural resilience.
• Model Correlation: Drive the alignment between virtual simulation models and physical test results from proving grounds or lab rigs to ensure predictive accuracy.
• Root Cause Analysis: Use physics-based principles and simulation data to diagnose and resolve durability failures from early development through production.
• Technical Mentorship: Act as a "subject matter expert" (SME), coaching junior engineers and developing new CAE methodologies.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Engage with design, manufacturing, and "Road Load" teams to develop design load targets and ensure lessons learned are integrated into future vehicle architectures.

Key Technical Skills & Qualifications

• Simulation Software Expertise: Mastery of CAE tools such as Abaqus, Nastran and fatigue solvers like nCode DesignLife or FEMFAT.
• Material Science Knowledge: Deep understanding of fatigue life prediction, plasticity, ductile failure, and metal joining methods (e.g., welding in HSLA steels or cast materials).
• Data Processing: Proficiency in pre-processors ANSA or HyperMesh and Post-processors HyperView or Meta/Post. Familiarity in scripting languages like Python or MATLAB for automation would be a plus.
• Communication & Presentation: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a proven ability to translate complex data into clear technical and executive presentations for leadership decision-making
• Experience: Requires 10+ years of experience in structural components and CAE correlation for specialist roles.

Special Considerations:

• AI & Machine Learning:
• Proficiency in applying Reduced Order Modeling (ROM) and Neural Networks to accelerate traditional CAE simulations.
• Experience using AI-driven design tools (e.g., Altair PhysicsAI or Ansys SimAI) to predict stress and strain fields without full solver runs.
• Knowledge of Generative Design algorithms to optimize topology for durability and mass reduction.

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

Job Title:                     Regional Sales General Manager

Department:                 Sales

Reports To:                 Vice President of Sales and Marketing

SUMMARY:

The Regional sales General Manager is responsible for generating revenue, implementing strategies to increase sales and obtaining new business opportunities by developing and maintaining strong relationships with customers, dealers, and their direct reports. This role will be responsible for the performance of all Regional Sales Managers reporting to them and the performance of their territories. Within this structure the Regional Sales General Manager will be responsible for the effectiveness of agent relationships and the consistency of how CHIRON works with agents to generate sales opportunities.   

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Develop strategies and tactical plans to achieve sales goals and increase market share working in the direct assigned territory and working with the RSMs that report directly to this position.
• Drive territory sales and development through regular RSM and customer interaction and by providing information on available products and services.
• Provide regular reporting of key account activities, sales win/loss and competitive updates within all territories.
• Prepare and present sales presentations to create product understanding/awareness and to ensure these sales materials are applied effectively and consistently across all territories. 
• Monitor and report on market trends and conditions, competitive products and pricing, sales activities of competitors, existing and new product sales potential, and other related information as appropriate. This information must be pulled from the RSMs reporting to this role.
• Identify and properly qualify business and customer opportunities and compile list of prospective sales/leads from all territories. 
• Manage assigned territories to identify and meet with existing and prospective customers and provide sales presentations and product updates. Support all RSMs to do the same.
• Work with Proposal Engineers to quote projects and deliveries, including complete and accurate costings and anticipated savings in production costs through time studies. A balance must be struck between this role and what is expected from the RSMs.
• Working with other functional groups, prepare sales contracts and deal sheets according to company procedures.
• Prepare reports of business transactions and maintain a database of all quotes for sales review and follow-up. Drive the RSMs to do the same.
• Investigate and help resolve customer satisfaction issues. Take charge in all territories so the RSMs may focus on selling and not get bogged down with quality issues. Strike a balance.
• Actively manage weekly sales itinerary to adequately cover assigned territory in a time-efficient manner and ensure the RSMs in all territories are doing the same. This role must specifically focus on the sales activities of the RSMs and ensure they are using their time effectively. A balance of “on the road”, in office and other must be achieved and effective.
• Prepare sales call reports and monthly 30-60-90 sales forecasts and ensure the RSMs do the same.
• Works with and manages Agents and Agent strategies where applicable. This must be done consistently across all territories.
• Attend territory trade shows when it makes sense to do so and drive local and regional events to increase brand awareness.
• Be 100% accountable to the performance and results generated by all RSMs reporting to this role.
• Schedule performance and review meetings with the assigned regional sales managers

TRAVEL:

50 - 80% travel is anticipated. Routine travel to various domestic customer and distributor locations will be required. A valid driver’s license and passport are required for this position.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, sales/marketing, business administration or relevant field.
• 5 years of experience in the machine tool industry and/or high-volume parts manufacturing industry.
• Held a Leadership role in the area of sales for a minimum of five (5) years.

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS:

• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; drives open collaboration.
• Strong negotiation and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships
• Highly organized and comfortable with cold calling techniques
• Highly self-motivated and self-directed
• Excellent time and territory management skills
• Proficiency with a CRM
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Adobe

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers, handle, or grasp objects and talk or hear. Regularly operates a computer and other office equipment such as printers and copy machines. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced CAE Durability Engineer – Technical Specialist to lead the structural durability and fatigue validation of critical vehicle systems. This role is responsible for driving virtual sign-off processes, advanced simulation analysis, and correlation between simulation models and physical testing to ensure the durability and reliability of vehicle structures, particularly for electric vehicle architectures.

The ideal candidate will serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in structural durability, guiding engineering teams through simulation-based design validation while collaborating cross-functionally with design, manufacturing, and testing teams.

Job Duties for Durability CAE Tech Specialist

Core Responsibilities

• Virtual Sign-off & Validation: Lead the structural durability and fatigue sign-off for critical systems like body structures, frames, and electric vehicle (EV) battery trays before physical prototype builds.
• Advanced Simulation Leadership: Oversee complex, full-vehicle explicit and implicit dynamic simulations (e.g., ground strikes, curb strikes, and cyclic loading) to assess structural resilience.
• Model Correlation: Drive the alignment between virtual simulation models and physical test results from proving grounds or lab rigs to ensure predictive accuracy.
• Root Cause Analysis: Use physics-based principles and simulation data to diagnose and resolve durability failures from early development through production.
• Technical Mentorship: Act as a "subject matter expert" (SME), coaching junior engineers and developing new CAE methodologies.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Engage with design, manufacturing, and "Road Load" teams to develop design load targets and ensure lessons learned are integrated into future vehicle architectures.

Key Technical Skills & Qualifications

• Simulation Software Expertise: Mastery of CAE tools such as Abaqus, Nastran and fatigue solvers like nCode DesignLife or FEMFAT.
• Material Science Knowledge: Deep understanding of fatigue life prediction, plasticity, ductile failure, and metal joining methods (e.g., welding in HSLA steels or cast materials).
• Data Processing: Proficiency in pre-processors ANSA or HyperMesh and Post-processors HyperView or Meta/Post. Familiarity in scripting languages like Python or MATLAB for automation would be a plus.
• Communication & Presentation: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a proven ability to translate complex data into clear technical and executive presentations for leadership decision-making
• Experience: Requires 10+ years of experience in structural components and CAE correlation for specialist roles.

Special Considerations:

• AI & Machine Learning:
• Proficiency in applying Reduced Order Modeling (ROM) and Neural Networks to accelerate traditional CAE simulations.
• Experience using AI-driven design tools (e.g., Altair PhysicsAI or Ansys SimAI) to predict stress and strain fields without full solver runs.
• Knowledge of Generative Design algorithms to optimize topology for durability and mass reduction.