Engineering Jobs in Pontiac

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.

Note – HIL commissioning experience is required

Virtual HIL Commissioning Engineer

Location: Auburn Hills, MI (Onsite)

Rate: $35/hr.w2 (max)

JD:

The Virtual Test Engineer is responsible for delivering a stable and representative test environment to perform automated testing and functional integration of distributed features. This engineer should be capable of working with various Engineering Support teams including systems, wiring, design release engineers, and software teams as required to validate electrical features on the bench and resolve any electrical issues before it gets to production to support successful vehicle launch. Responsibilities include:

• Identify system boundaries and define requirements for simulator I/O, instrumentation, and automation solutions

• Define test scope and instrumentation strategies

• Model, Simulate powertrain features

• Help with commissioning of features related to transmission, engine and other powertrain module

• Collaborates with core engineers, suppliers, feature experts and test engineers to design, implement and troubleshoot instrumentation as required

• Review component level electrical schematics and functional specifications and translate the requirements into hardware and signal requirements for virtual implementation

• Validate and troubleshoots simulator and maintain test benches

• Troubleshoots vehicle systems and test environment functionality to minimize false positive incident reports

What you need for this position:

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Computer Engineering or Computer Science

• Relevant automotive experience

• Knowledge of CAN based communication and diagnostic tools – Vector CANalyzer/CANoe

• Proficient with Modeling

• Good knowledge and understanding of DSpace Tools – config desk, automation desk, control desk etc..

• Proficiency in the understanding of embedded controller networks (CAN, LIN)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with development and verification of plant and control models in Matlab/Simulink for execution in hardware in the loop test environments

• Experience with dSpace hardware architecture, design, setup, and troubleshooting

• Bench functional integration, test execution, measuring and instrumentation experience

Reporting to the Director of Operations, this role is responsible for managing individual

projects to include all aspects of planning and execution from the time an order is received

to the time payment is received from the customer. This role will be the direct point of

contact for all project inquiries/updates for their specific projects, both internal and external.

Planning, organizing, coordinating, reporting and ensuring on-time and on-budget

completion of their own projects are essential duties of the Project Manager.

Goals

• Achieve lead time and cost targets for contracts.

• Strive for department deliverables to be right the first time.

• Deliver a service experience that exceeds our customers’ expectations.

Measurements

• Profit & Margin on assigned contracts.

• On Time Delivery to Revenue Projections.

• Quality of Work (Reduction of Errors).

Principle Duties

• Provide direct, day-to-day management of assigned projects and meet regularly with

various team members to ensure projects and essential activities are on track. Deliver

regular reporting to management, direct reports and team members as required.

• Determine priorities consistent with planned capacity, identify resource requirements,

facilitate contract performance reviews, and ensure competencies and performance

metrics are met while providing oversight to assure that schedules are maintained and

achieved.

• Responsible for managing assigned contracts and delivering projects on time, at

budget, ensuring all contract specific requirements are met.

• Develop and maintain monthly and quarterly revenue forecasts.

• Clearly define and communicate the customer’s expectations regarding delivery, quality,

product performance, technical requirements, document submittals, agency approvals,

communications, reporting, witness / hold points, packaging, testing, shipment, and

Role Summary

Job Description and Duties

payment.

• Provides regular status reports to management containing assessments of contract

status relative to cost, delivery, customer submittals, and risk.

• Maintain a clear understanding of the material types and grades being ordered in the

BOM, including the applicable specifications, code requirements, safety class and other

pertinent requirements.

• Maintain control of costs in accordance with the original estimate to ensure achievement

of quoted contribution margin. Managing contribution margin is a key responsibility and

must be communicated to the Director of Operations if a significant change occurs or is

anticipated.

• Develop & manage an individual project schedule to coordinate customer progress

updates, including milestone achievements. Review and provide guidance schedules,

develop, manage and display relevant KPIs for the team’s performance.

• Follow the Operation Procedures per our QA Manual.

• Other related duties as required.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an

employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential

functions.

• Employee may work near moving mechanical parts.

• Employee will be exposed to shop elements such as noise, dust, fumes and odors.

Minimum Qualifications

• Due to Federal Contract requirements, US Citizenship is required for this position.

• Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Engineering or Project Management.

• 3-5 years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of

education and experience. Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred, but

not required.

• A strong team player with demonstrated leadership skills.

• Ability to successfully lead a diverse team, as well as organize and manage

multiple projects of varying complexity.

• Ability to read & interpret engineering drawings, standards and specifications.

• Ability to utilize available resources effectively to solve problems as they occur.

• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project and Salesforce CRM.

• Strong interpersonal skills, both written and verbal. Exceptional attention to detail.

• Ability to work with and manage outside vendors.

• A highly motivated self-starter that works well without supervision.

Job Title: AUTOSAR Embedded Software Engineer

Location: Auburn Hills, MI

Employment Type: Full-Time

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced AUTOSAR Embedded Software Engineer to join our Base Software (BSWE) team. This role focuses on development and configuration of AUTOSAR Basic Software layers, integration of middleware stacks, and implementation of functional safety concepts within safety-critical Electronic Control Units (ECUs).

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Classic AUTOSAR architecture, embedded C/C++ development, and low-level driver development for microcontrollers. This is a key technical role supporting next-generation automotive compute platforms and automated driving technologies.

Key Responsibilities

AUTOSAR Development & Configuration

• Develop and configure Classic AUTOSAR Basic Software modules (OS, COM, MEM, DIAG, etc.)
• Configure MCAL and integrate middleware stacks
• Work with RTE generation and BSW configuration tools
• Ensure compliance with AUTOSAR standards and specifications

Embedded Software Development

• Develop low-level drivers for MCU peripherals
• Implement multi-core architecture solutions
• Design and develop embedded software architectures
• Guide realization through the full development lifecycle (requirements to integration)

Functional Safety & Cybersecurity

• Integrate functional safety concepts (ISO 26262 exposure preferred)
• Support safety-critical software development processes
• Contribute to secure software design practices

Debugging & Integration

• Perform software integration and validation on target hardware
• Use compilers, emulators, debuggers, and other development tools
• Analyze and resolve complex software and system-level issues

Collaboration

• Actively contribute within cross-functional teams
• Communicate effectively with systems, hardware, and validation teams
• Participate in technical reviews and design discussions

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of embedded software development experience using C and/or C++
• Strong knowledge of Classic AUTOSAR architecture and concepts
• Hands-on experience with AUTOSAR stack modules (OS, COM, MEM, DIAG, etc.)
• Experience configuring AUTOSAR Basic Software
• Experience developing low-level MCU drivers
• Strong understanding of microcontrollers and multi-core architectures
• Knowledge of functional safety and cybersecurity concepts
• Experience with compilers, debuggers, and embedded development tools
• Strong analytical and debugging skills
• Excellent communication skills and team collaboration
• Passion for problem-solving and eagerness to learn

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• 7+ years of embedded software development experience (Expert Level)
• Experience working on safety-critical automotive ECUs
• Exposure to automated driving compute platforms

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

The Junior Electrical Engineer will support the integration and coordination of vehicle electrical architecture, system specifications, documentation releases, and change management activities. The role involves assisting in requirements analysis, vehicle configuration (PROXI), and supporting early-stage vehicle builds at the assembly plant.

This position works closely with cross-functional teams to help ensure timely delivery of program milestones and electrical system integration activities.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Support cross-functional coordination to help meet program deliverables and timelines
• Review program timing, product plans, series cards, and bulletins; communicate updates to relevant teams
• Assist in reviewing investigation bulletins and collaborate with the EE team to provide technical feedback
• Support management of electrical deliverables within the vehicle program
• Participate in Post-2A risk mitigation meetings
• Support RAR (Red-Amber-Red) process activities
• Assist in creating and managing Project Specification Releases (Source Package, 1A, 2A, etc.)
• Help manage Post-2A change request (CR) lists for PWB integration loops
• Process and track specification change requests (CRs) in DOORS and other change management systems
• Support PROXI/Vehicle Configuration updates
• Assist during initial development vehicle builds at assembly plants
• Participate in electrical issue resolution meetings and program reviews

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• 1–3 years of automotive electrical engineering experience (or strong internship/co-op experience)
• Basic understanding of vehicle electrical systems and architecture
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to organize and document technical information clearly

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (nice to have)
• Exposure to component releasing, validation, or system/vehicle testing
• Familiarity with assembly plant electrical test systems
• Understanding of change management processes
• Ability to work independently with guidance from senior engineers
• Comfortable interfacing with manufacturing/assembly plant teams

ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.

Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process.

Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.

JOB SUMMARY:

As Associate General Counsel, you will be a key member of our legal department, reporting directly to the Chief Legal Officer. This strategic position serves as a critical business partner to several functional teams while providing comprehensive legal support across the organization.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial contracts including supply agreements, service agreements, and technology licensing arrangements
• Provide legal guidance on supply chain management, procurement processes, and vendor relationships to ensure compliance and minimize risk exposure
• Monitor and ensure compliance with federal, state, and international automotive regulations, including safety standards and trade regulations
• Perform legal research on emerging automotive industry regulations and provide strategic advice to business units on potential impacts
• Conduct risk assessments for new business initiatives, product launches, and operational changes, developing mitigation strategies as needed
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, procurement, and sales to address legal considerations in business operations and provide training
• Assist with data privacy matters including policy development, compliance with laws, and management of related issues
• Support corporate governance matters including corporate records maintenance, and subsidiary management
• Participate in dispute resolution and manage outside counsel relationships when litigation arises

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• JD from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
• Active license to practice law, Michigan license preferred
• Minimum 6 years of legal experience in automotive or other manufacturing supply chain (either law firm or in house position)
• Demonstrated expertise in drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements
• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks affecting automotive and manufacturing industries
• Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills
• Fluency in English
• Ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical business advice
• Ability to balance a workload of urgent requests, while communicating proactively and remaining responsive

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Experience with product liability matters and recall procedures
• Experience with international automotive and manufacturing regulations and emerging market regulations
• A process improvement mindset with data driven recommendations
• Demonstrated track record of providing positive customer experiences
• Able to travel occasionally

*At the end of 2025, DMS acquired Android Industries and Avancez, and the combined organization is now called Voltava. You may still see references to DMS, Android, or Voltava in different places, but they’re all part of the same company as we work through the transition. We appreciate everyone’s patience while the integration is underway.*

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

Universal Fire Protection (UFP) and Universal Piping Industries (UPI) are Hiring: Estimators

Location: Troy, MI| Full-Time | Industrial & Commercial Construction

Ready to shape the future of industrial piping systems and fire protection construction? Join our companies, UPI & UFP, as an Estimator and bring precision, innovation, and expertise to projects that power industries and protect communities. If you're passionate about turning blueprints into reality, thrive on solving complex challenges, and want to be part of a team that values accuracy and collaboration, we want to hear from you. Apply today and help us build with confidence!

Role Overview:

• The Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for industrial construction projects. This role is essential in supporting project bids, ensuring profitability, and maintaining the company's reputation for precision and reliability. At UPI, the focus will be on industrial construction piping systems & process building piping. At UFP, the focus will be on industrial and commercial fire protection installations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze project plans, blueprints, and specifications for industrial piping, water, refrigeration, OR fire protection systems to determine project scope and requirements.
• Calculate material, labor, equipment, and subcontractor costs specific to industrial construction, mechanical systems, or fire protection systems.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and field supervisors to clarify project details and resolve technical discrepancies.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates and bid proposals for clients, ensuring compliance with industry standards and client requirements.
• Maintain and update a database of historical cost data for specialized systems (e.g., piping, fire protection).
• Participate in site visits to assess project conditions and gather data for accurate estimation.
• Monitor ongoing projects to compare actual costs with estimates and adjust future estimates accordingly.
• Support the procurement team in sourcing specialized materials and equipment.
• Assist in value engineering and cost-saving initiatives for complex industrial projects.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience estimating industrial and commercial construction projects, especially in industrial piping, process building piping, water systems, and refrigeration.
• For UPF, proven experience in fire protection systems blueprint reading, design & estimation.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills; proficiency with estimation and project management software.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant codes, standards, and best practices in industrial construction and mechanical systems.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and under tight deadlines.
• Assist in value engineering, continuous improvement, and cost-saving initiatives for complex industrial and commercial projects.

Universal Piping Industries (UPI)

• Experience with Computer-Based Pipe Take-off programs (Trimble-Quickpen, QuoteSoft, or others).
• Comfortable with doing Manual Take-off and Cost Recaps.
• Experience with scheduling software is a plus.
• Proven experience with pipe sizing and selection, including pumps, valves
• Experience with chilled water systems, industrial boiler systems, industrial process equipment, and industrial utility systems

Universal Fire Protection (UFP)

• Proven experience in blueprint reading, design, and cost estimation for n fire suppression and alarm systems.
• Expertise in creating fire protection layouts using CAD software.
• Proficiency in AutoSprink
• NICET certification is a plus

VENTEON and Harvard Resource Solutions are hiring a Project Engineer for Conveyor Design to work in Troy, MI. Enjoy applying your talents in engineering for automotive manufacturing systems.

POSITION TYPE: Full Time. Onsite work environment. Pay is open based on degree and years of relevant work experience.

Requirements of the Project Engineer for Automotive Conveyors:

• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering is highly preferred (BSME).
• Automotive experience needed.
• 5 or more years of experience as a Design Engineer that includes conveyor work.
• Strong experience with AutoCAD and/or Inventor.
• Effective communication and organizational skills
• Willingness to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite of products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Highly analytical and detail-oriented individual.
• Ability to identify and resolve technical issues related to conveyor design and functionality.

Duties of the Project Engineer for Automotive Conveyors:

• Perform design and engineering of conveyor systems for automotive customers.
• Perform engineering calculations for stress analysis, load capacity, system integrity, etc.
• Generate Bill of Materials (BOMs), work orders, and other documentation to support manufacturing and procurement.
• Check drawings, validate designs, and ensure all deliverables meet project specifications and standards.
• Interface with manufacturing and engineering. Attend program meetings.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing, installation, and maintenance teams during the project lifecycle.
• Other general engineering tasks as needed.

Electrical Systems Engineer – High Voltage Vehicle Systems

Location: Troy, MI

Job Type: Full-Time

Hiring Partner: Raizan Solutions LLC (Authorized hiring partner – We do NOT charge candidates)

About the Client

Our client is an engineering and manufacturing company specializing in advanced battery systems, high-voltage power distribution, ruggedized energy systems, and custom electrification solutions. They support OEM, commercial vehicle, specialty, and defense customers with rapid prototyping and production-intent system development.

Raizan Solutions LLC is recruiting on behalf of this client. We act solely as the hiring partner and do not charge candidates any fees.

Position Summary

The Electrical Systems Engineer will lead and support the development of high-voltage battery systems, power distribution architectures, and vehicle-level electrical integration. This role spans system design, requirements, embedded controls coordination, safety analysis, and hands-on prototype validation.

You will collaborate closely with mechanical, controls, software, and manufacturing teams to deliver robust systems through the full development cycle—from concept to system launch.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical & System Design

• Design and document electrical architectures, schematics, wiring diagrams, and component selections for Li-ion battery systems, HV distribution, and vehicle integration.
• Develop and maintain system requirements, interface definitions, DFMEAs, PFMEAs, DVP&R, and system test plans.
• Apply strong engineering knowledge of HV components: contactors, switches, HVIL, insulation, isolation monitoring, safety interlocks, bus bars, sensors, and protective devices.
• Support PCB/hardware development efforts (Altium preferred; OrCAD or equivalent considered).

Controls & Software Integration

• Coordinate with controls and software teams on system behaviors, state machines, protection logic, and calibration.
• Support embedded controls development using MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow, model-based design, and C-based integration review.
• Use CAN tools (Vector CANalyzer, CANape) to evaluate control systems, validate functionality, and troubleshoot issues.

Testing, Validation & Debug

• Develop validation test procedures for system-level and component-level verification.
• Perform hands-on prototype testing, fault evaluation, root-cause analysis, and troubleshooting of high- and low-voltage systems.
• Follow lab and vehicle test procedures to evaluate system performance, safety interactions, and functional behavior.

Program & Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work with internal team members and external suppliers to ensure successful design, build, and validation.
• Participate in recurring technical review meetings to identify risks, integration issues, and quality concerns.
• Assist in project planning—tracking timing, risks, status, and technical deliverables.

Documentation & Build Support

• Generate and coordinate build documentation, assembly instructions, inspection sheets, and test records.
• Support prototype build reviews, manufacturing handoff, and initial production readiness.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls, Computer Engineering, or Mechatronics from an accredited institution.
• Equivalent experience will be considered.

Experience

• 5–15 years of experience in electrical or systems engineering for EV, hybrid, automotive, heavy vehicle, or defense systems.
• Proficiency in electrical system architecture, safety concepts, and requirements flow-down.
• Experience with:
• MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow
• LabVIEW
• Vector CANalyzer / CANape / CAN tools
• SPICE / PSpice
• Controls platforms (MotoHawk, dSPACE, ETAS preferred)
• Hands-on experience with high-voltage battery systems, inverters, DC-DC converters, BMS, and vehicle electrical integration.
• Familiarity with EV industry standards, ISO 26262 concepts, and relevant military or commercial vehicle standards (preferred).
• Experience with PCB design tools (Altium) is a plus.

What You Bring

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple technical tasks in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and documentation capabilities.
• A proactive mindset with strong attention to detail.

Why Join This Opportunity

• Work on cutting-edge battery systems, high-voltage electrification, and ruggedized energy products.
• Be part of a small, agile engineering environment with meaningful technical ownership.
• Exposure to diverse projects and close collaboration with customers and leadership.
• Competitive compensation and opportunities for long-term growth.

Apply Today

If you're ready to help drive the future of advanced electrified systems and thrive in a collaborative, hands-on engineering environment, Raizan Solutions LLC would be happy to connect.

Akkodis is seeking a Design Release Engineer for a Contract 12+ Months job with a client in Auburn Hills, MI.

Rate Range: $40/hour to $42/hour; on W2. The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Design Release Engineer

Interface with cross functional team to design and develop functional solutions that achieve design requirements & to ensure proper design interfaces with other components, and all requirements are met.

Work with other functions Design / Releasing teams to ensure consistency in requirements, standards, and practices across programs.

Translate Functional Objectives into technical requirements and solutions

Create and analyze alternative design concepts

Integrating system components

Support Benchmarking of competitive vehicles.

Desired Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, and or MBA from an ABET accredited university (or equivalent).

Experience developing Performance Standards, Creating master sections and Surface feasibility proposal for PDO.

NX and Teamcenter knowledge.

Automotive Interior Product Design components/systems.

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Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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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%)

Summary

The Toyoda Gosei Group is a leading global manufacturer of rubber and plastic automotive components, safety systems and LEDs. Globally Headquartered in Japan with a network of 67 group companies in 17 countries and regions, the Group brings its extensive range of products to customers all over the world.

Toyoda Gosei North America (headquartered in Troy, MI) has an opening for a Buyer in the Purchasing department. The Buyer functions with a high degree of autonomy, and is responsible for responsible for providing professional level production related procurement for Toyoda Gosei (TG) North America Corporation (TGNA) and TGNA Manufacturing Companies (AMCs).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Drive cost savings initiatives such as annual price review, VA/VE, and others as assigned
• Lead Annual Price Review negotiations with existing suppliers for cost reductions
• Support VA/VE activities with suppliers and TG cross functional groups to drive cost savings
• Negotiate price increases and tariffs with suppliers
• Implement sourcing & new program launch activities with new/existing materials
• Participate in new program launch activities with manufacturing plants, cross functional departments, and suppliers
• Issue, collect, negotiate and analyze RFQ's and cost breakdowns with new and existing suppliers
• Analyze and forecast Petrochemical/Metals market data for price negotiations and budget preparation
• Maintain purchase order data and ensure approvals for upcoming purchases
• Contribute to commodity strategy development
• Communicate with TG Japan (HQ) regarding global material strategies
• Participate in Purchasing's annual cost saving target setting and strategy development
• Partner with TG cross functional groups and locations in new material development, commercial agreement strategies, commodity sourcing strategies, and cost reduction initiatives
• Function in a highly collaborative environment where flexibility and teamwork is critical to success
• Drive optimization by being actively engaged in continuous improvement efforts
• Manage and resolve supplier issues as needed
• Travel to TG manufacturing plants and supplier as needed
• Drive optimization by being actively engaged in continuous improvement efforts (kaizen)
• This role requires the completion of other duties as assigned

Required Education, Experience, and Skills

Certifications and Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business or related field is required, or equivalent years of relevant experience is required

Experience

• 1 to 4 years of experience in Purchasing function is preferred
• Strong desire to learn all aspects of Purchasing and a willingness to expand to other commodities is preferred
• Exposure to the development of short and long-term global purchasing strategy is preferred

Physical Requirements

• 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Technology Competencies

• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suites is required

Work Environment

• Office Environment

Additional Competencies

• Ability to consistently meet deadlines is required
• Effective verbal, non-verbal, negotiation and written communication skills are required
• Ability to sustain a high degree of professionalism in interacting with internal and external customers is required
• Effective attention to detail, problem solving, analytical and organizational skills are required

Benefits (subject to eligibility):

• Hybrid Work Style (if eligible)
• Insurance (Health, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Program)
• Company Paid STD, LTD, Life, and AD&D
• Generous Employer Contribution to HSA
• Short and Long Term Disability
• 401K Company Match
• Paid Time Off/Holidays
• Free Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Reimbursement Programs (Cellphone, Tuition, Vehicle, etc.)
• Multiple Free Wellness Programs Offered

Job Description

Position: Sr. Staff Base Software Engineer – OS & Middleware (Telematics ECU)

Location: Auburn Hills, MI

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Sr. Staff Base Software Engineer – OS & Middleware to lead the architecture, design, integration, and optimization of embedded Linux operating systems and middleware platforms for next-generation Telematics Control Units (TCU).

This role will drive secure, scalable, and high-performance base software solutions supporting 4G/5G connectivity, GNSS, eCall, OTA updates (FOTA/SOTA), V2X, remote diagnostics, and cloud-connected vehicle services. The ideal candidate will provide strong technical leadership and ensure cybersecurity, functional safety, and ASPICE compliance across telematics platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and integration of embedded Linux OS and middleware for TCU platforms
• Define and implement secure boot, root-of-trust, secure key management, and OTA update mechanisms
• Architect and integrate 4G/5G modem, GNSS, and secure cloud communication stacks
• Integrate and optimize V2X communication stacks (C-V2X/DSRC)
• Drive BSP integration, kernel configuration, driver enablement, and SoC bring-up
• Design IPC frameworks, service orchestration, and system resource management
• Optimize system performance (boot time, CPU scheduling, memory footprint, storage I/O, network throughput)
• Establish performance profiling and instrumentation frameworks
• Ensure cybersecurity compliance with ISO/SAE standards and OEM specifications
• Enable vehicle network integration (CAN, Ethernet, LIN, UDS, DoIP)
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and secure software lifecycle practices
• Provide technical leadership, architecture reviews, and production sustainment support

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years of embedded software development experience
• Strong programming skills in C/C++
• Direct experience with Linux-based Telematics Control Units
• BSP development, kernel configuration, and SoC bring-up expertise
• Experience with 4G/5G modem platforms (Qualcomm or equivalent)
• Deep knowledge of Linux kernel, drivers, middleware, and networking stack
• Experience with TCP/IP, TLS, MQTT, HTTP/HTTPS
• Secure boot, root-of-trust, and OTA implementation experience
• Strong debugging skills (GDB, crash analysis, kernel logs, trace tools, packet analyzers)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in relevant engineering field
• Knowledge of V2X stack integration, eCall, ERA-GLONASS compliance
• Experience with HSM, TPM, ARM TrustZone
• Containerization/virtualization in embedded Linux (Docker/OCI)
• Boot-time and power optimization experience
• Cloud integration experience (AWS IoT, Azure IoT, automotive backend services)
• Experience with ASIL-B/D systems
• Field issue triage and production sustainment support

Essential Technical skills:

Work experience in manufacturing, production, quality, process expertise and costing Field

Expertise in Injection molding , Cost estimation , automotive exterior parts.

Knowledge in Injection molding, sealing, Exterior Trims, Tooling and Fixtures Supplier negotiation

Mandatory requirements

Bachelor's in mechanical engineering or manufacturing

Manufacturing processes knowledge in combination with relevant experience in developing EDD, variable and tooling costs for automotive components.

Detailed Job Description:

DESIGN TO COST:

Provide Engineering with support during the vehicle development phase for target achievement (Design to Cost)

Release cost engineering estimate by reference or through bottom-up analysis during development phase up to contract milestones

SOURCING:

SHOULD COST CALCULATION through bottom-up approach for new & modified purchased components (variable & supplier tooling) to support Project Team business cases (Initiatives, Product Actions, Feasibility studies and others)

Provide purchasing support during supplier negotiations through gap analysis of supplier's price breakdown detail

SERIAL LIFE:

Evaluate engineering changes to establish technical cost for the change and identify the cost drivers for variable and supplier tooling

Collaborate component technical solution cost drivers with suppliers for variable cost & tooling

COMMODITY CHAMPION:

Periodic Supplier visits to maintain & improve internal know-how of manufacturing processes & best practices

Identify potential cost optimization opportunities and support company technical cost reduction activities

Provide global component cost comparison analysis by working with the Project Cost Engineering community

Develop the cost structure for component standardization plans

Identify opportunities from benchmarking, innovation technologies, best countries

Behavioral Skills:

Planning & Prioritizing

Eye for details

Communication – Assertive, Persuasive

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving skills

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Manufacturing or Business.

Proficiency in NX and Teamcenter.

Advantageous

Required Automotive industry experience.

Automotive cost reduction/ Should cost experience.

Flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment.

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Strong Analytical and quantitative skills with ability to draw decisions using data and metrics.

Henniges Automotive has an opportunity for a Senior Industrial Engineer to join the Cost Estimation team. The Senior Industrial Engineer will design, develop, test and evaluate integrated systems for managing industrial production processes including human work factors, quality control, inventory control, logistics and material flow, cost analysis and production coordination. Create and administrate the activities and processes of Industrial Engineering, layouts, capacity analysis through knowledge application and techniques in accordance with the guideline of plant operation (BOS) to ensure the space optimization, materials and labor and meet the productivity and efficiency goals set by management.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Apply industrial engineering principles to implement cost estimation tools for all phases of manufacturing programs taking into account product definition and requirements as well as potential engineering changes.
• Lead ‘Design for Manufacturability’ (DFM) reviews to determine technical feasibility and cost inputs for new customer quotes.
• Participate in the creation of process flow and work cells for the efficient and ergonomic flow of materials for manufacturing processes and overall plant layout.
• Participate in Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, HPS and 5S organizational and process reviews.
• Analyze capacity for equipment and product lines.
• Ability to analyze and improve manufacturing processes.
• Support process method possibilities and tooling capabilities to ensure that products are manufactured to satisfy customer expectations.
• Perform advanced analysis of cost structures and manufacturing feasibility and advise program managers of design and manufacturing alternatives to reduce cost and increase production.
• Generate multiple iterations of cost sheets for side-to-side comparisons of multiple and alternative material options, multiple equipment processing options, and multiple labor staffing scenarios across multiple plants and manufacturing locations.
• Combine all aspects of material, tooling, and labor to develop best-cost solutions and profitability opportunities.
• Run revised cost development for effects on labor, material, and process change parameters, and recommend best-course actions.
• Collect and analyze financial data (including consolidated costs, piece tooling, and investments) for manufacturing programs.
• Develop and analyze calculations for contribution margins, testing costs, and for amortizations of minimum purchases of raw materials and tooling.
• Analyze program expenditure for tooling and process fixtures and compare the same to estimated costs.
• Develop capital expenditure requirements based on capacity analysis of existing and potential business needs.
• Continuous improvement activities.
• Estimate production costs, cost saving methods, and the effects of production design changes on expenditures for management review, action and control.
• Recommend methods for improving utilization of personnel, material and utilities.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
• Local candidates only.

Education and Experience

• Minimum: Bachelor Degree in Engineering or equivalent technical experience.
• Preferred: Bachelor Degree in Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum: Knowledge and skills typically acquired through 7 plus years of experience in manufacturing operations, industrial engineering activities or related field.

Skills and Abilities

• Consulting and influencing skills consistent with the ability to build relationships and influence parties; may include getting parties to embrace changing expectations and initiatives.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills consistent with the ability to identify key issues from a broad range of alternatives and recommend optimal solutions for various situations.
• Develops challenging short-and long-term group plans and objectives aligned with those of the department and/or company; solicits staff input in the development process.
• Working knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes, practices and challenges.
• Ability to apply project planning, implementation, and/or continuous improvement principles to affect tangible, positive outcomes.
• Proficiency in the following software applications: Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; and AutoCAD sufficient to apply and/or support the application with the minimal instructions or guidance; this level of proficiency is typically attainable through 3 plus years of substantive experience with the applications.
• Promotes an atmosphere conducive to the open exchange of new ideas, and alternatives to orthodox approaches.
• Deals effectively with resistance; takes positive steps to avoid the recurrence of errors through constructive critique.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to effectively communicate information to diverse audiences.

Essential Technical Skills

• Work experience in manufacturing and costing field
• Solid technical knowledge of:
• Iron & aluminum casting
• Forging
• Machining, turning, grinding
• Stamping and welding processes
• Final assembly
• Knowledge of forming tools and fixtures and their related costs
• Supplier negotiation experience

Mandatory Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing from an ABET-accredited university
• Minimum 5 years of work experience in manufacturing or costing
• Experience in manufacturing processes combined with developing:
• EDD (Engineering Design & Development) costs
• Variable costs and/or tooling costs for automotive components
• Ability to transform manufacturing processes into specific costs
• Activity-based costing experience and cost model development
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple programs and cost details simultaneously
• Good leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills (written and oral)
• Good level of proficiency in English
• Design-to-cost ability for new components

Detailed Job Description

• Develop technical variable and tooling costs for engine and adapted engine components and systems using activity-based costing methodologies
• Work from BOMs (Bill of Materials), drawings, and/or physical samples
• Provide subject matter expertise to support engineering, purchasing teams, and executive leadership throughout all development phases
• Analyze supplier quotes and reach agreement on appropriate EDD
• Participate in design-to-cost initiatives and benchmarking activities
• Develop piece cost and tooling cost estimates
• Understand elements of piece cost and investment for manufacturing processes used in driveline commodities

Behavioral Skills

• Planning and prioritizing
• Eye for detail
• Assertive and persuasive communication
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving skills

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Business

Advantageous Skills

• Proficiency in NX and Teamcenter
• Automotive industry experience
• Automotive cost reduction and should-cost experience
• Flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with ability to make data-driven decisions