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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

Role Summary:

The Global Key Account Manager (GKAM) is accountable for global ownership of NXP’s strategic relationship with the Automotive OEM, spanning all regions, vehicle platforms, and program lifecycles. This role leads NXP’s commercial, technical, and executive engagement, aligning NXP’s automotive portfolio with Automotive OEM’s vehicle architecture strategy, electrification roadmap, and software‑defined vehicle vision.

The GKAM acts as the single point of accountability for the Automotive OEM worldwide, driving revenue growth, design‑win expansion, long‑term supply agreements, and executive governance while mobilizing NXP’s global matrix organization to deliver sustained, profitable growth.

Global Automotive OEM Account Ownership

• Own and execute the global account strategy for Automotive OEM, covering all vehicle platforms, regions, and business units
• Develop and maintain a multi‑year Automotive OEM Customer Business Plan aligned to NXP’s automotive growth priorities, design‑win targets, and margin objectives
• Serve as the primary executive interface between NXP and Automotive OEM, engaging senior leaders across engineering, purchasing, program management, and executive leadership

Revenue Growth & Design‑Win Leadership

• Drive global revenue growth and market‑share expansion at the Automotive OEM by identifying, qualifying, and closing design‑in opportunities across entire NXP portfolio including:
• Automotive MCUs and processors
• Analog and power management
• Sensors, radar, networking and connectivity
• Secure elements and software‑enabled solutions
• Lead long‑cycle automotive programs from architecture definition and RFQ through SOP, production ramp, and lifecycle management
• Champion competitive displacement strategies, positioning NXP at the system and platform level rather than component level to maximize NXP BOM in every design

• Understand customer pain points and guide internal teams to create effective messaging for product/system positioning

Automotive OEM Architecture & Program Alignment

• Align NXP’s portfolio with the Automotive OEM’s vehicle electrical/electronic architectures, zonal controllers, centralized compute strategies, and EV platforms
• Partner closely with the Automotive OEM’s engineering teams to influence early architecture decisions and secure platform‑level design wins
• Translate Automotive OEM’s technical and commercial requirements into clear internal priorities for NXP product roadmaps and investment decisions

Commercial Leadership & Negotiation

• Drive value-based selling by effectively positioning solution value and differentiation
• Lead global pricing strategy, RFQs, LTAs, and executive‑level commercial negotiations with Automotive OEM’s Global Purchasing & Supply Chain
• Ensure disciplined forecasting, pipeline management, and CRM accuracy for all Automotive OEM related opportunities
• Monitor Automotive OEM’s cost targets, sourcing strategies, and competitive dynamics to inform negotiation tactics and value positioning

Cross‑Functional & Matrix Leadership

• Orchestrate global teams including regional account managers, FAEs, product marketing, engineering, quality, operations, and supply chain
• Represent the Automotive OEM internally within NXP, ensuring alignment across business lines and rapid resolution of quality, logistics, or supply‑continuity issues
• Lead global account governance, executive reviews, and joint business planning sessions with the Automotive OEM

Executive Engagement & Trusted Partnership

• Build and sustain trusted advisor relationships with Automotive OEM’s senior leadership
• Position NXP as a strategic technology partner, not just a component supplier
• Advocate the Automotive OEM’s priorities internally while balancing NXP’s commercial and strategic objectives

Job Qualification:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (EE preferred)
• 12–15+ years of experience in automotive semiconductor sales, marketing, or global key account management
• 3+ years of experience in building and managing high-performance teams
• Proven success managing large, complex OEM accounts or similar global automotive manufacturers
• Experience selling MPU/MCU or other processor products or software/ecosystem preferred
• Executive‑level negotiation, influence, and stakeholder‑management skills
• Technically adept understanding of hardware and software and how businesses can leverage NXP to deliver better end products
• Understanding of competitive dynamics and strategies of key industry players, technical and other differentiated capabilities required to win in the marketplace
• Proven ability to manage complex sales cycle, with a track record of successful revenue attainment
• Excellent communication, negotiating and closing skills with customers
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience working with Automotive OEM’s engineering and Global Purchasing & Supply Chain organizations
• Understanding of evolving automotive architectures and background across multiple automotive domains (ADAS, body electronics, infotainment, EV/powertrain, connectivity)
• Experience leading or mentoring global virtual account teams

American Ring Manufacturing is recruiting a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Livonia, Michigan. An Ideal candidate is a precision-oriented, hands-on professional and self-starting leader who is motivated by continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, design, develop and automate
• Create part models, assemblies and drawings using SolidWorks Software
• Develop innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges
• Hands-On design and development of engineering optimization
• Manage Product Launches
• Tooling Design and Manufacturing
• Manufacturing Process Improvement
• Provide Part Quotations for Customers
• Read and interpret Blueprints
• Read and understand customer Specifications
• Request Quotes from Vendors for material and outside processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in either Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent experience
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings
• Design Skills
• CAD Software experience
• Efficient Problem Solver/Troubleshooter
• Team Communication Skills
• Estimating/Quoting Experience
• 3D Modeling and Drawing

Preferred Experience

• Lean Manufacturing
• Ability to demonstrate forward-thinking & creative problem-solving strategies for product and processes
• Experience using SolidWorks Software
• Hands-on manufacturing knowledge of precision metal fasteners
• Strong understanding of material behavior (carbon steel, stainless steel) when machining
• Proficient in using measuring equipment (calipers, micrometers, comparators)
• Statistical Process Control (SPC) familiarity
• Quality Documentation
• Die Design or interest in Die Design

About American Ring:

American Ring manufactures and supplies retaining rings, snap rings, and Belleville disc springs. We are a family company committed to quality and service, providing our customers with true solutions. American Ring is big enough to matter and small enough to care. We pride ourselves on delivering service unmatched in the industry, taking our business personally, and always trying to ask the right questions.

American Ring is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics with respect to employment opportunities.

Primary Responsibilities

Will be responsible to function as a principle commodity buyer for the Americas. The overall role of this position is to participate in the development of and execution of commodity strategies as well as manage the overall strategic and transactional relationships with the suppliers. He or she will lead all initial sourcing and resourcing actions in support of the sourcing selection process for these commodities by using the lowest delivered cost method. The nominee is also responsible to deliver cost savings for existing suppliers, lead/support strategic supplier business reviews, and lead roadmap discussions with preferred suppliers.

Typical Duties

• Commodity Strategy development
• Sourcing selection
• Conduct supplier benchmarking exercises and commercial analyses
• Send RFQ's to preferred suppliers based on Commodity Strategy
• Conduct analysis on supplier quotes based on pricing, quality, delivery, & commercial ratings, including completion of Initial Sourcing Rationale
• Negotiate and issue sourcing contracts with suppliers
• Supplier relationship management
• Productivity negotiations
• Deliver costed BOM inputs for new business pursuits (piece price, vendor tooling, timing, etc)
• Lead/support Supplier Business Reviews with preferred suppliers as defined by Commodity Strategy
• Act as Purchasing single point of contact for commercial issues
• Manage Risk Mitigation process, including
• list of open Purchasing issues (RIO’s)
• Support sourcing board meetings and program/phase reviews with cross-functional team to deliver cost and timing targets, as required
• Initiate ESTAs with key suppliers, as required
• Support Capacity Study confirmations with suppliers, as required
• Support customer and internal Launch Readiness Reviews via Program Manager, as required

Requirements:

• Experience (one of the following)
• 3-7 years in Commodity Purchasing with experience in strategy and sourcing for multi-national company
• 3-7 years in Engineering with experience in Electrical commodities
• Degree (one of the following)
• BS in Business
• BS in Engineering

Desired competencies/experience:

• Strong negotiation skills resulting in delivered cost reductions
• Strong analytical experience and data modeling using Excel
• Program Purchasing and/or Program Management experience a plus
• Ability to multitask and manage several projects and assignments simultaneously
• High sense of urgency and commitment to meeting deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in work product is critical
• Demonstrated effective communication skills both written and verbal
• Special requirements (ie: Overtime, Travel, etc)
• Occasional travel required (domestic and international)
• Occasional overtime and schedule flexibility required

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Act as Purchasing single point of contact for commercial issues
• Manage the overall strategic and transactional relationships with the suppliers and to manage multiple projects/assignments, and lead/support strategic supplier reviews.
• Conduct supplier benchmarking exercises and commercial analysis
• Send RFQ's to preferred suppliers based on Commodity Strategy
• Conduct analysis on supplier quotes based on pricing, quality, delivery, and commercial ratings
• Negotiate and issue sourcing contracts with suppliers
• Manage and develop a strategic supply base by establishing and maintaining professional relationships through regular contact and supplier business reviews as defined by Commodity Strategy
• Lead all actions to reduce costs for his/her commodities including productivity negotiations
• Track and report on Roadmap progress
• Deliver costed BOM inputs for new business pursuits (piece price, vendor tooling, timing, etc.)
• Manage Risk Mitigation process, including maintaining list of open Purchasing issues (RIO’s)
• Support capacity studies with suppliers, as required

Experience, Competencies & Qualifications:

• Prefer BS Engineering or other technical degree
• 2 to 4 years of Purchasing or other supply chain experience preferably in automotive industry
• Action oriented, ability to lead teams and ability to prioritize tasks and to deliver commitments on time
• Strong negotiation skills resulting
• Proficient with MS Excel and other office tools and systems
• Good verbal and written communication skills

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

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

Your Job

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

What you Will do in Your Role

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

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

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

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience working in a global environment

About the Company

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

Our Benefits

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

Equal Opportunities

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

Sylvan, Inc. is a market-leading, trusted automotive services contractor to Fortune 500 companies.

The Mechanical Design Checker will be responsible to review, mark-up and verify component and layout drawings under the supervision of the Project Engineer to ensure the highest level of accuracy and quality. The Mechanical Design Checker will receive drawings from project personnel, review the design of the component, the fabrication details of the component and mark-up any deficiencies found. The Mechanical Design Checker will also review and mark-up layout drawings for installation.

Job Responsibilities

The list below is meant to be a guide and not all inclusive of the daily responsibilities.

• Be able to understand and review mechanical component designs to ensure part functionality and design intent are met.
• Review fabrication drawings for errors and produce a marked-up set of prints for correction.
• Work with the design engineer to refine designs, make corrections, and provide basic training on how to properly detail components.
• Must be able work with the project team to create a working solution to design and fabrication issues in a timely manner.
• Be able to visit fabrication facilities to troubleshoot issues.
• Maintain the knowledge of the latest specifications for the customer and keep up to date on the revisions as they are released from the customer.
• Be able to work with and train engineers with less experience in design/detail best practices.
• Be able to work with and monitor engineering sub-contractor selected for the project.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with minimum 5 years of design experience or 10+ years mechanical design work experience.

Experience

• Mechanical design experience with conveyor components
• Experience with shop level fabrication drawings
• Knowledge of drafting best practices
• Experience working both independently and in a team environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a professional, positive “can-do” attitude.
• Possess excellent communication skills.
• Proficient in Autodesk software (AutoCAD and Inventor), Microsoft Word & Excel.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment while meeting project timelines.

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

AEW is a leading supplier in the car seat safety and comfort market, specializing in the professional design and production of components such as SBR, OCS, HOD, SEW, WEW, Vent, Lumbar, Massage, Flex, Harness and ECU. AEW's reputation has been widely recognized in the industry due to our advanced technology, rigorous process control procedures, and comprehensive quality assurance policies.

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Account Manager to join our dynamic team. The Account Manager will serve as the primary liaison between AEW Automotive and our clients, ensuring client satisfaction, managing project timelines, and contributing to the company's growth in the North America market. This role requires a strong understanding of automotive engineering processes, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage cross-functional teams across multiple countries.

Job Responsibilities

• Act as a company representative to showcase the company’s image, develop and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Serve as the communication bridge between our company and clients, leading business negotiations to reach fair and advantageous commercial terms.
• Receive client RFQs (Requests for Quotation), interpret pricing requirements, and manage a smooth quotation process.
• Organize and participate in initial technical meetings with clients to ensure clear objectives and robust internal collaboration.
• Coordinate contract adjustments and process changes with internal teams and customers.
• Participate in cross-functional collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and business units.
• Achieve/exceed annual business plan forecast and support strategic sales goals.
• Identify opportunities for increased sales and profit improvement on maintenance business.
• Coordinate internal resources to resolve issues at all stages, ensuring successful project ramp-up and mass production.

Qualifications

• Strong logical thinking, with an ability to analyze complex situations and propose effective solutions.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills to lead and drive coordination between internal teams and clients.
• Quick learner with strong responsibility, and a talent for identifying and solving problems.
• Able to handle pressure, with attentive and detail-oriented work habits.
• Prior experience in the automotive components industry is required.
• Experience in the automotive industry, particularly with OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, is preferred.