Engineering Jobs in Royal Oak, MI

Who we are:

LER TechForce is an industry leader in embedded controls, software, functional safety, and engineering IT talent. For over 20 years LER has been working with customers across North America to meet their engineering resource challenges.

This is a full-time direct position.

Our client in Troy, MI is seeking an Account Manager to manage strategic relationships with automotive OEM customers and drive business growth for our portfolio of automotive audio systems, antennas, and cable solutions.

The role is responsible for RFQ management, commercial negotiations, and customer coordination throughout the program lifecycle, acting as the main interface between the customer and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop relationships with assigned automotive customers worldwide.
• Act as the primary commercial contact for all customer-related matters.
• Lead the RFQ (Request for Quotation) and offer preparation process in coordination with engineering and program teams.
• Negotiate pricing, development costs, tooling investments, and commercial terms within internal guidelines.
• Coordinate customer meetings, kick-off meetings, and program reviews.
• Monitor program milestones including SOP (Start of Production) and EOP (End of Production).
• Support business development activities and identify opportunities for new programs.
• Prepare sales forecasts, budgets, and customer portfolio analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or Automotive-related field.
• 5-10+ years of experience in automotive sales or key account management with experience selling automotive electronics, connectivity, or audio systems.
• Experience working with automotive OEMs or Tier-1 suppliers.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and customer management skills.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional and international environment.
• Proficiency in CRM/ERP systems and Microsoft Office.

• Pursuing opportunities at institutions such as Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) or Navy War College (NWC)
• Completing Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) at one of the various service colleges

Director of Marketing & Sales

THE AVALON OF BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP

Mission: Hit Maximum Occupancy, Fast.

When you join THE AVALON OF BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, you step into a community built on extraordinary hospitality and life‑changing service — and you take the lead role in driving its growth. Your mission: reach and maintain maximum occupancy by owning every inch of the sales funnel.

This is not a status-quo role.

This is not an entry‑level sales job.

This is a high‑stakes, high‑impact position built for a closer — someone who thrives on urgency, pressure, and results.

Why High‑Performing Closers Choose This Role

• You control strategy + execution — full autonomy in how you build the funnel and close.
• Your performance drives the community’s financial success — immediate and visible impact.
• Aggressive commission + milestone bonuses — the faster you fill the building, the more you earn.

Your High‑Impact Responsibilities

Own Every Stage of the Sales Cycle

• Manage inquiries, cold calls, tours, follow‑ups, and move‑ins — you are the engine behind occupancy.
• Maintain occupancy at or above budgeted levels month after month.

Speed = Your Advantage

• Respond to all inquiries immediately; speed‑to‑lead is your competitive edge.

Build a Referral Power Network

• Rapidly develop relationships with discharge planners, elder law attorneys, financial advisors, physicians, and other top referral sources.

High‑Conversion Event Strategy

• Lead tours, community events, and closing events designed to secure deposits on the spot.

Relentless Funnel Management

• Track inquiries, tours, follow-up, move‑ins, and outreach in CRM; ensure every lead has a “next step.”
• Identify funnel gaps and execute fast, creative solutions to increase conversions.

Who You Need to Be

• A Senior Living Sales Expert
• Minimum 5 years in sales or comparable senior living experience, with verifiable occupancy or sales success.
• A Closer With Emotional Intelligence
• You can navigate family dynamics and confidently drive to “yes.”
• Data‑Driven & CRM‑Obsessed
• You live in Salesforce and use metrics to fix leaks fast.
• Hospitality‑Focused
• You embody the Avalon culture of customer service and resident‑first care.

Compensation & Rewards

• Competitive salary
• Aggressive commission structure tied to speed + volume
• Move‑in bonuses and milestone bonuses at key occupancy targets

This Role Is Built for a Sales Athlete.

If you’re the type of closer who thrives on urgency, competition, and fast results — and you love the impact senior living has on families — you belong at THE AVALON OF BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP.

Pay Range: $95,000 - $130,000

Top performers can significantly exceed On Target Earnings through sustained occupancy growth.

EEO Employer

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.

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%)

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

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