Job Title: Engineering Manager
Location: Onsite in Rochester Hills, Michigan
Salary: $125,000-150,000/year
KEY COMPETENCIES Product engineering leadership and team management Engineering Management and Product Design Management Automotive Product Development, Door Systems, Door Modules, Window Modules, Window Regulator Systems, Automotive Mechanisms Tier 1 Automotive Supplier Experience, OEM Customer Experience and Customer Relationship Management New Product Development (NPD), Product Validation Program Launch Management Parts Quoting & Cost Analysis Customer Application Engineering CATIA (3D CAD) and Microsoft Office Suite GD&T, FMEA, DFM, DOE, CAD Applications and Statistical Analysis Root Cause Analysis and Warranty Reduction VA/VE (Value Analysis / Value Engineering) Cross-Functional Leadership Continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing principles 5S leadership Excellent verbal and written communication skillsDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead and manage a team of Product Engineers, Design Engineers, CAD Designers, and Engineering Technicians. Direct the design, development, validation, and continuous improvement of automotive Door Systems, Door Modules, and Window Module products. Lead engineering activities from concept through production launch while meeting customer timing and quality expectations. Establish engineering design standards, review processes, product validation plans, and approval procedures. Partner with Sales to support new business development, RFQs, engineering feasibility studies, and customer presentations. Review, validate, and approve parts quotations, engineering cost estimates, and product change requests. Maintain engineering release schedules, design documentation, BOMs, and laboratory work orders. Ensure compliance with engineering standards, customer specifications, APQP requirements, and internal quality procedures. Verify prototypes and production products meet customer performance, durability, and quality requirements. Lead VA/VE initiatives to reduce product cost while maintaining functionality and quality. Drive warranty reduction through engineering analysis, root cause investigations, and corrective actions. Support successful program launches by ensuring engineering deliverables meet project milestones. Collaborate with Quality, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Tooling, and Suppliers to resolve engineering and supplier-related issues. Build strong relationships with OEM and Tier 1 customers while supporting customer engineering reviews. Champion Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and 5S initiatives throughout the engineering organization. Promote innovation and pursue patent opportunities where appropriate.QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related engineering discipline. 5+ years of experience as a Product Design Manager or Engineering Manager leading automotive engineering teams. 10+ years of engineering experience within the automotive industry. Experience designing and developing Door Systems, Door Modules, Window Modules, or Window Regulator Systems. Experience working with a Tier 1 Automotive Supplier or OEM. Strong experience supporting new product launches, engineering change management, and APQP processes. Experience reviewing and approving parts quotations, product costing, and engineering feasibility studies. Advanced proficiency using CATIA and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook). Strong knowledge of GD&T, FMEA, DOE, DFM, CAD applications, tolerance stack-ups, and statistical analysis. Experience with automotive mechanisms, closures, latches, regulators, or related electromechanical products is highly preferred. Demonstrated success leading cross-functional engineering teams and customer-facing engineering activities. Excellent communication, organizational, leadership, and project management skills. Employment Type: Full TimeSystems Integration Analyst
Location: Traverse City, Michigan
Job Type: Direct Hire
Position Overview
The Systems Integration Analyst supports the stability, connectivity, and reliable operation of core business systems across the organization. This role ensures applications, vendors, and data platforms work together effectively to support daily business operations.
The position focuses on application support, vendor coordination, and system integrations that enable consistent data exchange through APIs, file transfers, and vendor-managed interfaces. It also supports light development and automation work, including scripts, integrations, and simple applications that improve operational efficiency and system usability.
Bonus Experience: Jack Henry Symitar experience is highly preferred.
Key Requirements
Scripting & Development
Experience with scripting or development using one or more languages such as:
JavaScript
Python
PowerShell
Similar programming/scripting languages
Ability to write maintainable, well-structured code
Coding Practices
Understanding of software development principles and coding best practices
Integration & Data
Experience working with:
REST and SOAP APIs
JSON and XML
File-based data exchanges
Automation & Application Support
Experience building or maintaining:
Scripts
Automation workflows
Lightweight applications
Monitoring & Support Tools
Familiarity with:
Application logs
Error tracking tools
Operational monitoring tools
Testing & Validation
Experience supporting:
User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
Test script execution
System change validation
Essential Responsibilities
Application Support & System Stability
Serve as a primary point of contact for application issues, troubleshooting, and resolution.
Coordinate with vendors to resolve issues and maintain system functionality.
Monitor system performance, alerts, and logs to ensure stability and availability.
Support application upgrades, patches, and release testing activities.
Identify opportunities to reduce manual effort through configuration and automation.
Support user testing and validation of system changes.
Development & Automation Support
Develop and maintain lightweight applications, widgets, and automation solutions supporting digital banking and business operations.
Create and maintain scripts that improve efficiency and reduce manual processes.
Enhance existing scripts, APIs, and web-based components used for integration and reporting.
Support integrations through APIs, file exchanges, and vendor platforms.
Document integration workflows, interfaces, and system dependencies.
Data & Business Intelligence Support
Extract and deliver data files to support Business Intelligence reporting.
Validate the accuracy and consistency of data extracts.
Troubleshoot data flow issues between systems and applications.
Performance Metrics
Faster integration of new vendors and platforms with fewer production issues.
Clear and documented understanding of system interactions and data locations.
Reduction in fragile, undocumented integrations and PowerOns.
Improved operational stability and reduced integration-related incidents.
Increased technical expertise and confidence within the Applications team.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field preferred.
Experience
3–5+ years of experience in:
Application Support
Systems Integration
Related IT roles
Required Knowledge & Skills
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
Ability to diagnose and resolve system issues efficiently.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to work effectively with technical teams, vendors, and business users.
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
Comfortable learning new systems, tools, and vendor platforms.
Ability to read and interpret technical documentation and API specifications.
Preferred Knowledge
Vendor-hosted applications and SaaS platforms.
Core banking or financial services environments.
System integration concepts including APIs, file transfers, and data exchange.
Application support processes, monitoring, and incident management.
Basic scripting and automation concepts.
Nice-to-Have
Experience with Jack Henry Symitar.
Experience in banking or financial services environments.
Employment Type: Full Time