Business Development & Engineering Manager - Michigan

• Responsible for leading product engineering, innovation, customer engagement, business growth, and strategic planning activities

• Oversee engineering and support sales growth initiatives, manage customer relationships, driving innovation roadmaps

• Ensure successful product development from concept through launch

• Serve as a key liaison between Engineering, Sales, Operations, Quality, and Customers to achieve profitability, customer satisfaction, and long-term business growth objectives

• Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop engineering, CAD, and technical personnel

• Establish departmental goals, objectives, and performance metrics

• Support succession planning and employee development initiatives

• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement

• Manage departmental budgets, staffing plans, and resource allocation

• Product Development and Engineering

• Lead product development activities from concept through production launch

• Establish engineering timelines, deliverables, and launch readiness plans

• Coordinate product validation, testing, and certification requirements

• Support Design Reviews, DFMEA, feasibility studies, and design validation

• Drive innovation initiatives and maintain product technology, and innovation strategies

• Sales & Business Development

• Support revenue growth through customer relationship management and strategic business planning

• Develop pricing strategies and commercial proposals for new business opportunities

• Lead customer presentations, technical reviews, and executive business reviews

• Participate in contract negotiations and commercial discussions

• Develop annual business plans, forecasts, and growth strategies

• Identify new market opportunities and product expansion initiatives

• Customer & Program Management

• Serve as executive contact for key customers and OEMs

• Lead customer issue resolution and escalation activities

• Coordinate cross-functional teams to achieve program timing and launch objectives

• Support make-versus-buy decisions and strategic sourcing activities

• Manage program profitability, timing and risk assessments

• Continuous Improvement & Cost Reduction

• Lead VA/VE activities focused on material, process, and manufacturing improvements

• Support cost reduction initiatives while maintaining product performance and quality

• Drive efficiency improvements within engineering and product development processes

• Support operational excellence and lean manufacturing initiatives

• Quality & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with customer requirements, industry standards, and regulatory requirements

• Support IATF 16949, ISO , and customer audits

• Ensure product testing and validation activities meet customer specifications

• Support corrective action and continuous improvement activities

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Engineering Degree or Diploma or related technical discipline
• 10 yrs+ of automotive manufacturing and product development experience in injection moulding
• 5 yrs+ of leadership experience managing engineering teams
• Experience with OEM and Tier 1 automotive customers
• Proven success in product development, business growth, and customer management
• Experience leading cross-functional teams through product launch activities
• Technical knowledge: Product Development and APQP, DFMEA/PFMEA, Injection Molded Components, Design Validation & Testing, IATF 16969, CAD (Solid Works, NX, Catia, Autocad), Cost Management & VA/VE, Program Management, Manufacturing Processes
• Key Competencies: Strategic Leadership, Customer Relationship Management, Business Acumen, Negotiation Skills, Financial Analysis, Innovation Management, Team Development, Problem Solving, Communication & Presentation Skills
• Computer knowledge (Microsoft Office)

Why Is This a Great Opportunity

• REMOTE role based out of Michigan area (must be able to periodically travel to Dearborn, Detroit, Auburn Hills, etc.)

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min : CA$ 100000

Salary Max : CA$ 130000

Currency Type : CAD