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Novi, Michigan, United States
Onsite
Multimatic Product Services (MPS) specializes in providing account management/sales and product engineering support internally to business units and externally to the customer base. Giving employees the opportunity to work with the most sophisticated technologies, manufacturing operations and automotive customers in the global market.
Job Description Summary
This position serves as a technical sales lead, supporting both internal and external customers. The role manages open project issues, contributes across the full project lifecycle, and supports new business development and strategic planning. This role requires strong technical expertise and cross-functional collaboration with engineering and multiple manufacturing groups to ensure seamless project execution and alignment across teams. Product Engineers play a key role in delivering high-quality products and world-class customer service to Multimatic clients.
Responsibilities and Duties
Technical engineering lead liaison between OEM and Multimatic divisions.
Lead Open Issues meetings with Multimatic manufacturing facilities, OEM customers, Tier-2 suppliers, others as necessary. Publish meeting outcomes, track progress both internally and externally via Open Issues List, minutes, etc.
Lead the engineering efforts for new business with OEM, primary support provided from Multimatic manufacturing representatives.
Provide (from OEM) necessary information required to develop quote responses, engineering change orders, quality support, timing requirements, prototype build schedules, preproduction build, etc.
Lead the development of Technical Review presentations to customers for new business opportunities, ongoing business, and high-level management reviews.
Identify and support the pursuit of new business opportunities which satisfy the needs of the company, current and future business.
Assist in determining strategic directions for new business opportunities with customers, market segments, products, etc.
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited University is required.
Automotive Industry experience (7 years) in product design and development at a Tier-1 supplier or equivalent.
An understanding of Automotive OEM processes, systems, and products.
A solutions-based customer relations approach with clear written and verbal communication skills.
Ability and valid documentation to travel internationally, for customer visits to our technical center for engineering reviews, manufacturing site visits, and launch support activities.
Passion, an entrepreneurial mindset, and the ability to demonstrate perseverance/GRIT.
Technical Qualifications
Experience with Automotive engineering expertise in structural products, project management experience, design and release engineering.
Experience with Automotive processes and systems, and systems.
Experience ensuring compliance with design practices in accordance with applicable regulations.
Experience with engineering disciplines: GD&T, DFMEA, PPAP/PSW, QOS, etc.
A high level of proficiency using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook. CAD expertise preferred.
Travel Requirements
This position may require domestic and internation travel up to 10%.
We are a Canadian based employer, and employees must be able to legally travel to Canada for meetings and/or training.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
The ability to work in an office environment.
This may include sitting or standing for the majority of the day.
Although infrequent you may need to lift, carry, push, and pull material.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be able to work on-site 5 days a week.
Affirmative Action/EEO Statement
Multimatic is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
To learn more about Multimatic, check out our youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psOjJIh3t90
If you are interested in this position, apply by sending us your cover letter and resume.
We thank all interested candidates in advance; however, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
As part of our commitment to ensuring our employment practices are fair, accessible, and inclusive of persons with disabilities, recruitment-related accommodations for disabilities, are available upon request throughout the recruitment and assessment process for applicants with disabilities.
