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A great UHY client is seeking a Purchasing Manager – Project Purchasing to join their team in Farmington Hills, MI. This role will lead regional project purchasing initiatives within a global automotive supplier, supporting sourcing strategy, supplier development, and RFQ execution across a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

The Purchasing Manager – Project Purchasing role is a hybrid position with 3 days per week onsite in Farmington Hills, MI. This is a client direct hire position.

Purchasing Manager – Project Purchasing Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a regional purchasing team (including remote team members across multiple locations)
• Drive project purchasing activities across the full lifecycle, including RFQs, sourcing, and supplier selection
• Oversee project portfolios within thermal systems (HVAC, engine, and cabin heating/cooling)
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies across regional and global supplier networks
• Partner with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Operations, and Program Management
• Manage supplier relationships and support supplier development initiatives
• Balance multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Utilize SAP and purchasing systems to manage workflows, reporting, and procurement activities

Purchasing Manager – Project Purchasing Requirements

• 7–10+ years of purchasing experience within a Tier 1 automotive supplier environment
• Strong project purchasing and RFQ experience
• SAP experience required
• Experience leading teams, including remote or regional teams
• Background in global and regional sourcing initiatives
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field
• Experience with Jaggaer (or similar sourcing/workflow tools) preferred
• Thermal or HVAC product experience is a plus

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UHY Advisors' Resource Solutions Group provides clients with accomplished professionals to support finance, accounting, internal audit and tax teams. Whether it is permanent placement, project work, loaned staff support or business process outsourcing–we are ready to meet your needs.

Our team has extensive experience with a wide range of clients from middle market, closely held organizations to large Fortune 500 companies. We focus on finance and accounting, internal audit, IT audit and tax. We offer direct, personal involvement from senior practitioners and strive to meet clients' needs rapidly.

Job Location: 275 Rex Blvd Auburn Hills MI 48326

Position Type: Direct Hire

Job Title: Purchase Buyer

Minimum Requirements:

• 5 years of experience
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or in mechanical engineering or electrical engineering
• Proficiency in MS Office, ERP SCM
• Troubleshoot supply chain issues by reviewing available options, identifying root causes, and implementing the most effective corrective actions.
• Proven capability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results within demanding timelines.
• Ability to take ownership of assigned tasks and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proven team player who contributes positively to team culture, communication, and shared goals
• Negotiation and Analytical skills
• Proactive thinking and forecasting skills
• Periodic travel to suppliers along with client sites

Job description:

• Our company is seeking a motivated Purchase Buyer to join our team. As the purchase buyer, your primary responsibility will be to follow & maintain Purchase SOP, be accountable for routine executions, cost control & escalations. Be responsible for domestic & International Sourcing for Automation and Logistic Automation and for developing domestic and global supplier base and monitoring supplier accounts payables.
• Commodities to be handled by team such as PLCs, Industrial PCs, Sensors, Switchgear, Scanners, Light Curtain, Cables, Cords, controllers, vision system, IT purchase, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Motors, Gearbox, Servo, Screw Jacks, Tools, Bearings, chains & sprockets,Aluminum Extrusions, Hand tools, Hardware, Manufacturing (Machining & Fabricated items including surface finish like painting or Powder coating.
• Sourcing of Global & Local Trade / Labor for in-house & on-site installation & commissioning

Job responsibilities:

Supplier Management & Review

• Review & evaluate Suppliers' business account of Class 'A' & 'B'
• Alternate sourcing / ensure development of substitute for each commodity Procurement
• Review Indent, prioritize urgencies & initiate procurement process Ontime Procurement at optimum cost
• Resolve queries related to procurements with Stores & Accounts on daily basis
• Responsible for Procurement of Capex & maintain & monitor compliance record of on time actions.
• Utilization / liquidation efforts on Excess inventory

Inventory Management

• Analyze & define Reorder level
• Achieve adequate inventory management by suggesting nearest alternative available in
• excess, cost effective, alternates (makes).
• Compliance
• Ensure SOP compliance & resolve points / queries raised
• MIS
• Review of Pending PO report on weekly basis & PO Vs GRIR report on monthly basis
• Update Goals & Achievement Folder for KRAs on weekly basis

Aerostructures Manager

Aerospace

Ann Arbor, MI

$150k (flex on experience)

We've been retained with an aerospace engineering scale-up who focus on advanced R&D and morphing structures. They've recently won government projects, working on wing designs and airframe structures of new aircraft.

They're looking for an Aerostructures Manager who will act as a technical leader for structural analysis and aerostructures design. The company will be scaling by 70 employees over the next 18 months and has big plans for this position.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural analysis methodology
• Guide engineers on best practices for aircraft structures
• Help shape wing structural design decisions
• Support clean-sheet aircraft development through testing and certification

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 8-12+ years of experience in aircraft structural design and analysis.
• 3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of aircraft wing structural analysis.

Why apply?

• High company growth
• Company on track to 3x revenue this year
• health benefits
• profit-sharing scheme

If you're interested in this opportunity, please click the 'easy apply' button or reach out to

A globally prominent and rapidly growing industrial manufacturing organization is seeking to hire an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety Director to oversee a large team of EHS professionals across a large, complex manufacturing campus in West Michigan. This individual will serve as the senior safety and environmental authority for the site, responsible for establishing strategy, strengthening compliance, and driving a culture of safety and accountability across multiple operations and departments. This role will partner closely with executive leadership, operations, engineering, and HR to reduce risk, ensure regulatory compliance, and continuously improve environmental and workplace safety performance.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for Environmental, Health, and Safety programs across the entire manufacturing campus, ensuring full compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
• Develop and execute the site's EHS strategy, establishing clear priorities and performance metrics aligned with operational and corporate objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the site EHS team while ensuring consistent program execution across multiple production areas and departments.
• Drive proactive safety culture initiatives focused on hazard identification, incident prevention, and workforce engagement.
• Oversee environmental compliance programs including permitting, emissions management, waste handling, and regulatory reporting.
• Lead investigations into safety incidents and near misses, ensuring robust root cause analysis and implementation of sustainable corrective actions.
• Partner closely with Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance leadership to integrate safety considerations into process improvements, capital projects, and operational planning.
• Serve as the primary site liaison for regulatory agencies, corporate EHS leadership, and external auditors.
• Establish and monitor key safety and environmental performance indicators, using data-driven insights to drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure all employees receive appropriate safety training and that programs remain aligned with evolving regulatory and operational requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive Environmental, Health & Safety leadership experience within a complex manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated success leading EHS programs for large industrial operations with significant regulatory oversight.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, environmental permitting, and regulatory compliance frameworks.
• Proven leadership ability with experience managing and developing EHS professionals and influencing cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to drive cultural change across a large workforce.

Howmet Aerospace, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Company’s primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems and titanium structural parts necessary for mission-critical performance and efficiency in aerospace and defense applications, as well as forged wheels for commercial transportation. Howmet Aerospace is transforming the next phase of more fuel-efficient, quieter aerospace engines and sustainable ground transportation.

This off-shift position is located within our Plant 3 – Whitehall Casting Operation and will direct and motivate the manufacturing work force to produce products of high quality in the most efficient and safe manner and ensure that scheduling meets business and customer needs.

Job Roles

• Anticipation--asks questions to understand needs of multiple stakeholder groups; prepares operation for optimal execution; contributes as a strategic partner to planning process
• Reliability--leads by example; provides goal and measurement information to others; facilitates safe environment; works effectively within parameters of bargaining unit contract
• Optimizer--improves processes; executes production for maximal output; eliminates waste; increases quality; aligns activity and resources to desired outcomes; sets others up for success
• Facilitator--interacts with internal and external stakeholders at multiple levels; furnishes accurate instructions to others; acts as liaison between planning, management and execution elements of the business
• Responsiveness--deals effectively with the unforeseen; modifies labor schedule or other variables as needed based on circumstances
• Influence-- delegates effectively; capable of explaining the “why” behind a recommendation or directive; advocates for the business; maintains approachability; deals with conflict and change effectively
• Organization and structure--plans daily; coordinates to deliver on time; ensures efficiencies while balancing priorities of multiple projects and stakeholder groups; has contingency plans
• Observation--sees and hears through the lens of performance; enables accuracy in scheduling, quality in production and relationship with customers; makes recommendations and changes based on patterns and data; monitors for feedback and communicates findings; sees physical and personnel issues and acts on observations; has a “finger on the pulse” of what occurs within the plant
• Ownership--accepts accountability for the performance of others and the business; inspires ownership and improvement in others; invites measurement

Responsibilities

• Supervises an effective team; includes planning and holding meetings, preparing and conducting performance appraisals as appropriate, managing staffing levels (including vacations, overtime, and leaves of absences), assisting with career development (motivates, coaches, and trains to acquire maximum quality, productivity, morale, and cooperation), approving time and attendance, and prioritizing and making work assignments.
• Provides effective feedback to employees, both positive and negative. Maintains appropriate documentation for all disciplinary actions taken.
• Provides training and mentoring to new Supervisors.
• Directs training and orientation of employees to ensure EHS rules are known and understood, to improve work performance, and acquaint employees with company policies and procedures.
• Maintains compliance with the collective bargaining agreement. Interfaces between management and union officials. Handles grievances.
• Ensures compliance with company policies, procedures, and practices.
• Schedules production and work teams.
• Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operations, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
• Promotes EHS and continuous improvement initiatives and culture.
• Implements ABS principles and initiatives and is the 6S program leader.
• Interacts with their employees and other departments in order to manage the flow of product through the operation.
• Maintains inventories, as applicable.
• Creates a total awareness among assigned employees of Company policies, regulations, procedures, and business initiatives. Enforces compliance and acts as a positive resource for information and questions.
• Responds to emergencies. Assists in troubleshooting production problems. Investigates and analyzes. Initiates or recommends actions to correct deviations and variables affecting schedules, costs, quality, and other factors.
• Prepares and analyzes documentation as required (i.e. production reports, log sheets, etc.).
• Reviews work procedures for safety regulations and concerns.
• Plans, develops, and implements new methods and procedures designed to improve operations, minimize operating costs, and effect greater utilization of labor and materials.
• Confers with management, engineering, and quality control personnel to resolve maintenance problems and recommend measures to improve operations and conditions of machines and equipment.
• Performs audits for safety compliance; facilitates the 6S audit program.
• Assists with budget and goal setting of the operation.
• Complies with all EHS rules required for the work environment.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 3 years leadership experience.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supervising in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with TPM, Synchronous Mfg., and Kaizen Concepts.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, have good team building skills, excellent people skills; ability to handle multiple tasks, technically oriented.
• Must be energetic and a self-starter, able to promote and implement change, have good PC skills, good telephone skills, strong organizational skills, and ability to promote a continuous improvement atmosphere.

About Us

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2024 Environmental Social and Governance report at Follow: LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email

Account Manager – GM OEM | Tier 1 Automotive Supplier

Farmington Hills, MI

We’re partnering with a growing Tier 1 automotive supplier looking to add an Account Manager to support their General Motors OEM business.

This role will focus on managing the GM relationship, supporting current programs, and identifying opportunities for future growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial activity for GM programs

• Support RFQs, pricing strategy, and contract negotiations

• Build relationships with GM purchasing, engineering, and program teams

• Work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and leadership

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within GM

Qualifications

• Experience working for a Tier 1 automotive supplier

• Background supporting GM business

• Account management, sales, or commercial experience

• Strong relationship-building and communication skills

Location: Farmington Hills, MI

Compensation: Competitive base salary + bonus

If you’re interested in learning more, please send your resume to

Supplier Development Quality Engineer - Sterling Heights, MI

Venteon is currently seeking a Supplier Development Quality Engineer to fill an opening with a manufacturing company located in Sterling Heights, MI

Requirements of the Supplier Development Quality Engineer

• Mechanical Electrical or Chemical Engineering degree or equivalent
• Certified Quality Engineer preferred
• Lead Internal Auditing Certificate an asset
• GM, VW, Chrysler and Toyota inspection standards, Colour standard training
• IATF Internal Auditor Training preferred
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of all Quality Concepts including APQP, DFMEA, PFMEA, PPAP, SPC, Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Actions
• Demonstrated skills in data analysis, communication and presentation skills
• Able to travel-locally and internationally
• Minimum 5 years automotive manufacturing experience
• Minimum 3 years experience in automotive process and product auditing
• Experience with Plastic Injection Molding, Paint or A surface cosmetic parts is an asset

Benefits of the Supplier Development Quality Engineer

• Competitive salary
• Advancement potential
• Full time
• Paid time off
• Medical / Dental / Vision
• 401k

Responsibilities of the Supplier Development Quality Engineer

• Support the Quality and Engineering Managers from product launch through production and responsible for delivering all aspects of the supplier development and quality function.
• Work in a team environment with suppliers to develop and implement best practices that emphasizes defect prevention, reduction in variation, waste, and provide for continuous improvements in meeting all customer requirements.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance
• Work with corporate purchasing team in the identification and development of new suppliers
• Work with business managers and corporate purchasing team to identify, track and close on commercial matters.
• In conjunction with suppliers, conduct and/or review root cause analysis and provide corrective action feedback to suppliers on all supply and quality issues to minimize quality defects and prevent interruptions to company operations.
• Work with all suppliers to ensure customer specific requirements and offer technical requirements are met or exceeded.
• Help facilitate new product launches from the award of business to the successful completion of quality records (such as PPAP). Champion the PPAP and APQP process at the suppliers through new product launches to ensure quality standards and delivery performance expectations are met including but not limited to safe launch protocols.

If you are a high performer and would like to work for an equally high performing company and you think the above opportunity is appropriate for you, we invite you to submit your resume in Microsoft Word format to

Construction Manager – Owner’s Representative

On-Site | Michigan (statewide travel required)

Are you ready to guide cutting-edge, mission-critical construction programs that keep the digital world running? Our client—an innovative technology-driven owner/operator—needs a sharp Construction Manager to act as their eyes and ears in the field, protecting scope, schedule, budget, and quality on new data-center and other 24 × 7 facilities projects throughout Michigan. You will join a high-performing team that values initiative, collaboration, and creative problem-solving, giving you the runway to drive results and shape best-in-class delivery practices.

What You’ll Tackle

• Own the project life-cycle. Steer green-field builds and expansions from concept through Level 5 commissioning, ensuring alignment with business objectives and key milestones.
• Be the single source of truth. Translate owner goals into actionable plans for architects, engineers, general contractors, and vendors, securing clear accountability across all parties.
• Keep the engine running. Lead pre-construction, design reviews, procurement, and permitting activities while maintaining cost transparency and schedule certainty.
• Drive project controls. Maintain Primavera P6 or MS Project schedules, manage cash flow, track change orders, and forecast risks—surfacing data-driven insights to leadership early.
• Guard quality & compliance. Oversee on-site execution, verifying workmanship, safety, and adherence to state/federal regulations and corporate standards.
• Leverage performance data. Recommend process improvements that boost uptime, sustainability, and total cost of ownership across the portfolio.
• Communicate with impact. Prepare executive dashboards and present progress, KPIs, and financial status to stakeholders at every level.

Core Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• 3 + years managing large-scale capital projects—preferably data centers, semiconductor fabs, or other mission-critical facilities—on the owner side.
• Solid grasp of MEP systems (power generation/UPS, HVAC, low-voltage/IT) and Level 1-5 commissioning protocols.
• Proficiency with project controls and collaboration tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, Procore, BIM (Revit/Navisworks), and Bluebeam.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional partners and drive decisions in fast-track environments.
• Willingness to travel within Michigan (roughly 25 – 40 %) to active job sites.

Bonus Points

• Advanced degree, PMP, CCM, LEED AP, or OSHA 30 certification.
• Experience negotiating data-center leases or colocation agreements.
• Background working with hyperscalers, enterprise IT teams, or cloud service providers.

Work Environment & Rewards

• Competitive base salary with performance incentives.
• Comprehensive health benefits and 401(k) with company match.
• Flexible PTO plus paid volunteer time.
• Culture built on innovation, accountability, and having fun while delivering exceptional results.

Take the next step in your career by bringing your construction-management expertise to a team that is transforming how technology owners build and scale critical infrastructure. Apply today to learn more!

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Akkodis is seeking a Technical Author for a position with a client located in Allen Park, MI.

We are seeking an experienced Automotive Technical Author to support documentation for Ford Motor Company vehicle service and repair procedures. This role is ideal for dealership technicians or automotive professionals who want to transition into technical documentation while applying their diagnostic and mechanical expertise.

Pay Range: $32/hr. - $36/hr. (The pay may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.)

Work Schedule

• Hybrid: 2 days onsite / 3 days remote
• Core hours: 9 AM – 3 PM (flexible)
• Additional onsite days during initial training

Technical Author – Automotive

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain service, repair, and diagnostic documentation for vehicle systems
• Translate complex engineering data, wiring diagrams, and technical specifications into clear instructions for technicians
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to ensure technical accuracy
• Support labor time studies and documentation for vehicle service procedures
• Maintain documentation using content management and authoring tools

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of dealership diagnostic repair experience (bumper-to-bumper)
• Hands-on experience with collision repair, spot welding, panel installation, body measurements, and paint
• Strong automotive diagnostic and mechanical skills
• Ability to interpret service manuals, wiring diagrams, and repair procedures
• Strong written communication and documentation skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat

Preferred

• Prior technical authoring or documentation experience
• Experience with XML authoring tools such as Oxygen XML Editor, Arbortext Editor, or XMetaL
• National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications
• Experience working in a Ford dealership environment

If you are interested in this Technical Author job in Allen Park, MI then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis go to you have questions about the position, please contact Nandakini Sajwanat

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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. To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

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Job Title: Purchase Buyer

Location: Auburn Hills, MI 48326

Duration: Direct-Hire/ Full-Time

Note:

• Needs 10% travel.
• Hourly position with a potential of overtime

Job Description:

• Our company is seeking a motivated Purchase Buyer to join our team. As the purchase buyer, your primary responsibility will be to follow & maintain Purchase SOP, be accountable for routine executions, cost control & escalations.
• Be responsible for domestic & International Sourcing for Automation and Logistic Automation and for developing domestic and global supplier base and monitoring supplier accounts payables.
• Commodities to be handled by team such as PLCs, Industrial PCs, Sensors, Switchgear, Scanners, Light Curtain, Cables, Cords, controllers, vision system, IT purchase, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Motors, Gearbox, Servo, Screw Jacks, Tools, Bearings, chains & sprockets, Aluminum Extrusions, Hand tools, Hardware, Manufacturing (Machining & Fabricated items including surface finish like painting or Powder coating.
• Sourcing of Global & Local Trade / Labor for in-house & on-site installation & commissioning

Job responsibilities:

Supplier Management & Review

• Review & evaluate Suppliers' business account of Class 'A' & 'B'
• Alternate sourcing / ensure development of substitute for each commodity Procurement
• Review Indent, prioritize urgencies & initiate procurement process
• Ontime Procurement at optimum cost
• Resolve queries related to procurements with Stores & Accounts on daily basis
• Responsible for Procurement of Capex & maintain & monitor compliance record of on time actions
• Utilization / liquidation efforts on Excess inventory

Inventory Management

• Analyze & define Reorder level
• Achieve adequate inventory management by suggesting nearest alternative available in excess, cost effective, alternates (makes).
• Compliance
• Ensure SOP compliance & resolve points / queries raised
• MIS
• Review of Pending PO report on weekly basis & PO Vs GRIR report on monthly basis
• Update Goals & Achievement Folder for KRAs on weekly basis

Minimum Requirements:

• 5 years of experience
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or in mechanical engineering or electrical engineering
• Proficiency in MS Office, ERP SCM
• Troubleshoot supply chain issues by reviewing available options, identifying root causes, and implementing the most effective corrective actions.
• Proven capability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results within demanding timelines.
• Ability to take ownership of assigned tasks and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proven team player who contributes positively to team culture, communication, and shared goals
• Negotiation and Analytical skills
• Proactive thinking and forecasting skills
• Periodic travel to suppliers along with client sites