Engineering Jobs in River Rouge, MI

Job Title: Program Manager - Cybersecurity

Location: Dearborn, MI

Client : Cognizant

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead and oversee the successful delivery of cross-functional programs that align with strategic business objectives. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing multiple related projects, ensuring coordination, minimizing risk, and driving results across stakeholders, timelines, and budgets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define program goals, scope, deliverables, and success metrics in alignment with organizational strategy.
• Lead planning and execution of multiple projects under the program umbrella.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of program outcomes.
• Monitor program performance, timelines, and budget adherence.
• Identify, track, and mitigate program-level risks and issues.
• Provide regular updates to leadership and stakeholders through status reports and review meetings.
• Establish governance processes and reporting mechanisms.
• Ensure alignment between business goals, project delivery, and change management.
• Foster collaboration between product, engineering, operations, and other departments.
• Mentor and guide project managers within the program as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information technology, or related field experience.
• 7+ years of proven experience as a Project Manager, Business Analyst and Product Owner, preferably in the automotive sectors or manufacturing sectors.
• Experience working in/around Contact Centers and their operations
• Knowledge of NICE / CXone contact center solutions
• Proficiency in project management tools. JIRA experience is a plus.
• Minimum of 3-5 years managing complex IT programs, including multi-project coordination and resource allocation.
• Proven ability to develop and implement program strategies, ensuring alignment with business objectives and client needs.
• Strong leadership skills to guide project teams, manage stakeholders, and drive program success.
• Knowledge of security frameworks and best practices, such as NIST, ISO 27001, and financial industry regulations is a plus.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred; CISSP or CSM is a plus.

About Grip:

Grip is redefining cold-chain logistics for direct-to-consumer (DTC) eCommerce brands.

Founded in 2022 by former ButcherBox executives, Grip combines advanced technology

with a nationwide fulfillment network to optimize the shipping of perishable goods. Our

proprietary Smart Logistics Engine analyzes over 25 million data points daily—including

weather patterns, carrier performance, and real-time temperatures—to make intelligent,

package-level shipping decisions. Grip's Pulse Order Management System (OMS) offers

real-time inventory tracking, batch traceability, and seamless integration with platforms

like Shopify. This end-to-end solution provides brands with complete visibility and

control over their supply chain, eliminating the need for multiple third-party tools. With

strategically located temperature-controlled fulfillment centers, Grip can reach over 80%

of the U.S. population within 24 hours. Our mission is to empower DTC brands to scale

efficiently by providing innovative logistics solutions tailored to the unique challenges of

shipping.

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on General Manager to lead our cold storage

direct-to-consumer (DTC) fulfillment facility. This role is fully responsible for the

performance of the building, including operations, financial management, team leadership,

service levels, and compliance. The General Manager will own the facility’s P&L, control

operating expenses, manage labor efficiency, and ensure operational excellence while

maintaining the highest standards of safety, food handling, and cold chain integrity. This

is a leadership role for someone who thrives in fast-paced warehouse environments and

understands the complexities of temperature-controlled fulfillment operations.

Specific responsibilities:

Operational Leadership

• Oversee all day-to-day warehouse and fulfillment operations.
• Ensure accurate and timely DTC order processing, picking, packing, and shipping.
• Maintain cold chain integrity and ensure compliance with food safety and
• regulatory requirements.
• Monitor KPIs including productivity, accuracy, on-time shipping, shrinkage, and
• service levels.

Financial & P&L Management

• Own and manage the full P&L of the facility.
• Develop and manage the annual operating budget.
• Control operating expenses, including labor, utilities, supplies, and maintenance.
• Analyze financial performance and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Review labor costs weekly and actively manage overtime to maintain budget targets.
• Use strong Excel skills to track, forecast, and report on financial and operational metrics.

Labor & Workforce Management

• Lead, coach, and develop warehouse managers, supervisors, and frontline teams.
• Ensure proper staffing levels based on volume forecasts.
• Monitor attendance, productivity, and overtime.
• Drive accountability and performance management across the facility.
• Promote a culture of ownership, safety, and operational excellence.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure full compliance with OSHA, food safety regulations, and cold storage
• standards.
• Maintain a safe working environment and enforce safety protocols.
• Oversee facility audits and regulatory inspections.

What You Bring:

• 7+ years of warehouse or fulfillment experience.
• 3+ years in a leadership role managing a full facility or large operation.
• Experience in cold storage, food distribution, or temperature-controlled environments is strongly preferred.
• Proven experience managing P&L and operational budgets.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Experience managing labor planning and controlling overtime.
• Strong understanding of warehouse KPIs and cost control.
• Experience in DTC fulfillment operations preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Grip is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to complying with all applicable non-discrimination laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace environment, where all employees and applicants are treated with

respect and without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Our client in Dearborn, MI is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer for die engineering. This is a contract position.

Manufacturing Engineer – Die Engineering - Die Process.

• Drive product development lifecycle to ensure robust, feasible, and manufacturable stamped panels.
• Conduct early stamping process feasibility evaluation in an integrated CAD/CAE environment and coordinate between product development and manufacturing teams to lead resolution of manufacturing feasibility concerns.
• Lead the creation of draw die CAD developments and construction release files for new model stampings.
• Update and maintain existing stamping die process information for the inclusion of improvements, service requirements and carry-over modified part releases required for new model usage.
• Develop stamping die processes for new model parts, optimized for cost and quality on a timely basis to achieve company objectives.
• Lead the development of Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEAs) for new model stampings.
• Participate in and initiate cost requests for new model costing, evaluation of engineering proposals.
• Perform simulations of stamping processes for comprehensive formability evaluation.
• Optimize stamping processes: Perform draw and line die simulations and remain extensively involved in taking corrective measures to resolve stamping concerns through the refinement of product design and the stamping process until the launch of production to ensure that the manufactured stamping quality is in adherence to Our Client's standards.
• Support die design and tooling problem resolution during tool construction. Hybrid.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science or related degree;
• 3+ years of manufacturing experience: Die Process, CAD Draw Development, Die Design, Die Construction and / or Tryout.
• Experience with stamping and machining processes.
• Must be capable of conducting early stamping process feasibility evaluations in an integrated CAD/CAE environment.
• Must be able to perform simulations of stamping processes for comprehensive formability and dimensional evaluation.
• Must support the die design sections.
• Must be fluent with at least one stamping process simulation software: Dyna, Autoform or ESI PamStamp.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Even better, you may have…
• Tool & Die Journeyman's Card.
• Ability to support die try-out: Understand stamping dimensional errors and correction.
• Highly motivated self-starter capable of delivering objectives with minimal direct supervision.
• Experience in planning, implementation, and onsite launch of manufacturing systems.
• Proficiency in GD&T, part fixturing, holding datums, and tolerance stack-ups.

Preferred:

• Practical CAD experience, CATIA V5 and TeamCenter.