162 Automotive jobs in Romulus

Come create chemistry with us! The Technical Account Lead-Automotive OEM will manage technical service specialists at accounts. They will assist with coordinating technical, inventory, projects, and activities for their direct reports and sites. They also respond to customer needs and complaints. This position is field based-onsite and will support our customers located in the Detroit, MI area. Travel for this role is up to 50%; position offers a company car.

As a Technical Account Lead - Automotive OEM (ECT-Chemetall), you create chemistry by.

• Demonstrating a strong commitment to BASF Responsible Care principles in every task you complete.
• Building trusted relationships across multiple plant levels to drive business success.
• Enhancing chemical performance by recommending and implementing strategies that boost productivity, increase effectiveness, and reduce costs.
• Responding promptly and professionally to customer inquiries about products, projects, and information.
• Leading and coordinating teams across multiple sites with clarity and purpose.
• Reviewing process performance with customers to identify opportunities for efficiency and cost improvements.
• Developing, training, and motivating operators and direct reports to achieve chemical treatment program goals.
• Ensuring timely, efficient, and high-quality completion of projects across multiple customer accounts.
• Fostering teamwork within the OEM group, addressing employee issues constructively, setting high standards, and providing honest, actionable feedback to TSS.

If you.

• Hold a BS degree.
• Have prior experience managing and developing team members.
• Bring at least 3 years of OEM experience, with deep technical knowledge of paint pre-treatment products, specifications, and processes.
• Excel in troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem-solving within the paint pre-treatment field.
• Possess strong analytical skills for testing and evaluating product performance through data collection.
• Know how to build and strengthen relationships across all levels of customer organizations.
• Demonstrate excellent time management and are highly organized and self-motivated.
• Communicate effectivelyboth verbally and in writingand are confident presenting to various audiences.
• Are open to traveling up to 50% within your customer base.
• Hold a valid driver's license in good standing.

Create your own chemistry with At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It's what we call We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees' overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment. Just some of the many benefits we offer include:

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
• Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
• Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
• Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
• Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

About us. As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years! At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance, and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career. Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF

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Equal employment opportunities. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Forvia Hella is a listed international automotive supplier. As a company of the Forvia Group, Forvia Hella stands for high-performance lighting technology and vehicle electronics and, with the Lifecycle Solutions Business Group, also covers a broad service and product portfolio for the spare parts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special vehicles. With currently around 36,500 employees at over 125 locations, the Company is active worldwide and generated adjusted sales of 8.1 billion in fiscal year 2024.

Forvia Hella is seeking its next great Account Manager to join our team. The primary function of this role will be to partner with external OEM customers to obtain lighting program awards. This individual will be joining a well established and growing global team that is helping to move the automotive market forward.

Daily Responsibilities

• Responsible for supporting external and internal lighting products for electric vehicle customers
• Partner with program management to define customer strategy for assigned product groups.
• Maintain a strong customer network. Identify customers' needs, align with the Forvia Hella strategy and coordinate program functions.
• Lead acquisitions and ensure the profitable growth of the account. This includes new program and change management stages.
• Plan and execute prices and reimbursements of your projects. In case of deviations, you actively trigger the needed actions to ensure the budget.
• Conduct problem solving to mitigate any issues that cold occur during the design process.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
• 5+ years of sales experience on similar position in automotive lighting industry
• Experience in working with electric vehicle OEM customers and existing customer network
• Open-minded personality, easy to approach and able to motivate and inspire others
• Strong interest in selling highly innovative and complex products
• Willing to go the extra-mile and to tackle complex challenges

Why Forvia Hella?

• Hybrid work schedules and flexible core hours
• Industry leading health benefits program
• Lucrative PTO policy
• Competitive 401K matching Extensive career and training opportunities
• Annual Bonuses
• Onsite Wellness Center / Workout Facilities
• On campus restaurant as well as employee water and coffee services
• Team and company wide events
• And much more!

Please feel free to apply if you do not meet 100% of the positional requirements. Forvia Hella is dedicated to the development and future advancement of all of our employees.

Even if you do not meet all our requirements, do not hesitate to apply to us, because the further development of our employees is very important to us and opens up a wide range of opportunities for you in our company. Forvia Hella stands for the variety of all employees. Inclusion and diversity are firmly anchored in our company culture. We are continuously looking for new team players and welcome applications from all interested parties, regardless of their ethical and social background, age, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation or identity. Please send us your application via our career portal, stating your salary requirements and earliest possible starting date, with the reference number req16546.

• Overall 15 years of successful career in sales hunter role, with focus on automotive engineering services.
• cquire new customers in the US automotive OEMs and Tier-1 industry. Identify and pursue new-targeted customers and win those by owning the sales cycle and taking it to closure.
• Maintain a robust sales pipeline and forecast.
• Engage automotive customers in electronics product engineering and software engineering discussions to understand their needs.
• Engage with customer executives and influence Engineering R&D and Industry 4.0 strategy
• Work closely with the client's internal engineering and solutions teams to build customer pitch and proposals.
• Engaging clients at various levels (including C-Level) to build strong and long-lasting relationships
• Compensation structure will be a combination of base and incentive based pay. Incentives to be paid out quarterly based on sales performance.
• Should be able to work with and manage multiple stakeholders - internal and external.

• Overall of 15 years of proven success in sales Hunter role, with focusing on automotive engineering services within themanufacturing industry.
• Education: Graduate in Engineering/Master of Science in Engineering OR MBA preferred
• Sales Hunter Experience: Managing a large account(s) of size $10-$15M revenue engagements, Account Planning, Customer Success, Solution Selling
• Individual Utilization of 30% across multiple accounts
• Engaging clients at various levels (including C-Level) to build strong and long-lasting relationships
• Compensation will be mix of base and incentive results pay (to be paid out quarterly).
• Significant proven large deal experience, including winning and delivery oversight
• Should be able to work with and manage multiple stakeholders - internal and external.

• Customer orientated thinking, possessing a strong business acumen
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills; with the ability to structure and facilitate workshops and develop business cases for large deals.

MARTIN Technologies is seeking a dynamic and experienced Account Manager to join our team, focusing on Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) clients within the automotive and manufacturing industries. In this role, you will be the primary liaison between MARTIN and our OEM clients, driving business growth, fostering strong relationships, and ensuring client satisfaction. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of the automotive sector, exceptional communication skills, and a proven track record in account management and business development.

The ideal candidate comes with experience in account management and developing new business opportunities among both existing and new customers. Excellent cross-functional experience working with customer service and product development to improve the entire customer experience is a critical factor in this role.

Responsibilities:

1. Oversee customer account management Includes developing new business along with negotiating contracts and agreements to maximize profits.
2. Collaborate cross-functionally Work closely with the sales team to achieve quotas while keeping clients satisfied and engaged with products and services.
3. Ensure delivery to customers - Facilitate the timely and successful delivery of solutions according to customer needs and objectives.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales or related field
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Excellent listening, negotiation, and presentation abilities
• Familiarity with CRM software preferred
• Deep understanding of the automotive and manufacturing sectors, including industry trends and challenges.
• Proven ability to juggle multiple account management projects at a time, while maintaining sharp attention to detail
• Demonstrable ability to communicate, present and influence key stakeholders at all levels of an organization, including executive and C-level
• Willingness to travel as needed to meet with clients and attend industry events

About MARTIN Technologies:

MARTIN Technologies (MARTIN) is a full-service engineering and manufacturing company supporting the complete mobility space, including passenger cars, heavy-duty commercial vehicles, marine, motorcycles, stationary power, and motorsports industries. Catapult your career and join MARTIN to help us build the future. We are leaders in the mobility industry, excelling with innovative methods and best practices in support of the world's top customers. Join MARTIN and accelerate your career path with our NEW ECO SYSTEM, including Advanced Technologies. Our global experience and broad capabilities provide an exciting and diverse environment for the continuing growth of our team.

Forvia Hella is seeking its next great Account Manager to join our team. The primary function of this role is to take ownership of supply cycle sales with our OEM partners for electronics products. This individual will be joining a historically high performing group to move sales forward. FORVIA - HELLA is a listed, internationally positioned automotive supplier operating under the umbrella brand FORVIA. Within this factual group, HELLA stands for high-performance lighting technology and automotive electronics. At the same time, the Company covers a broad service and product portfolio for the spare parts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special-purpose vehicles with its Lifecycle Solutions business group. HELLA has around 36,000 employees at more than 125 locations worldwide and generated sales of 4.4 billion in the seven-month short fiscal year 2022.

Daily Responsibilities:

• Manage and develop relationships within our automotive partners for all electronics program sales
• Foster change management and redesigns on existing programs
• Prospect for new business opportunities by building relationships within the OEM automotive community.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve collaborative sales results.
• Manage customer requirements, pricing, and quotations

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Business, or Technical with relevant commercial experience
• 5+ years of professional experience in a comparable position in the automotive industry
• Willingness to travel (Mostly Local - 10-20%)
• Strong organizational and analytics skills and the ability to accomplish assigned tasks within established and changing deadlines.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office specially in Excel and PowerPoint. Salesforce experience preferred.

Why Forvia Hella?

• Hybrid work schedules and flexible core hours
• Industry leading health benefits program
• Lucrative PTO policy
• Competitive 401K matching
• Extensive career and training opportunities
• Annual Bonuses
• Onsite Wellness Center / Workout Facilities
• On campus restaurant as well as employee water and coffee services
• Team and company wide events
• And much more!

Please feel free to apply if you do not meet 100% of the positional requirements. Forvia Hella is dedicated to the development and future advancement of all of our employees.

Even if you do not meet all our requirements, do not hesitate to apply to us, because the further development of our employees is very important to us and opens up a wide range of opportunities for you in our company. FORVIA HELLA stands for the variety of all employees. Inclusion and diversity are firmly anchored in our company culture. We are continuously looking for new team players and welcome applications from all interested parties, regardless of their ethical and social background, age, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation or identity. Please send us your application via our career portal, stating your salary requirements and earliest possible starting date, with the reference number req16529.

• Design and develop high-precision lens systems for various applications.
• Create detailed 3D models and simulations to support lens design and development.
• Perform optical simulations and interpret results to optimize lens performance.
• Validate and sign off on lens designs before production release. Optimize optical systems for manufacturability, cost and environmental conditions

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of lens systems into larger optomechanical assemblies.
• Participate in early concept development and feasibility studies for new products.
• Collaborate with design engineers to create engineering documentation, including DFMEA and DVP&R.

• Lead the prototyping and testing of lens systems to ensure they meet design specifications and performance criteria.
• Define and coordinate testing and validation activities at the system and component levels.
• Conduct root-cause analysis and resolve issues encountered during prototyping and production. Provide information and review drawings for optical components manufacturing drawings Innovation and Best Practices:
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies, trends, and regulatory changes in optical engineering.
• Implement best practices and provide training to colleagues as needed
• Perform benchmark studies to identify alternative solutions and improve existing designs.

• Masters degree in optical engineering, physics or related field PHD in optical engineering is a plus
• Experience: 10+ years of engineering experience in optical design and development.
• Proven experience in designing and developing lens systems for imaging and projection applications.
• Knowledge of lens manufacturing processes, including injection molding, plastic bonding, glass polish and grinding, diamond turning and glass molding. Experience in design of freeform lenses
• Experience with optical simulation software (Zemax).
• Strong understanding of optical principles and lens design fundamentals.
• Proficiency in GD&T and interpreting optical simulation reports.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage complex projects with tight timelines and budget constraints.

• Excellent communication skills
• Professional appearance
• Positive attitude
• Commitment to being a team player
• Valid drivers license.

Android Automotive Developer - Connected Vehicles, Detroit Are you looking for an opportunity to contribute to a company with a powerful mission? At HAAS Alert, we're building life-saving mobility solutions to create a connected, collision-free world where everyone gets home safely. Every day, roadway hazards result in numerous collisions, injuries, and deaths. Our innovative Safety Cloud platform delivers digital alerts directly to drivers, up to 30 seconds before they reach a hazard, giving them crucial time to react. This technology is rapidly expanding its reach, protecting emergency responders, roadway workers, and the public. About Us HAAS Alert is dedicated to making roads and communities safer and smarter. We've experienced incredible growth, expanding from 138 to over 2,500 customers in just two years, and we continue to grow. By connecting thousands of emergency fleets and millions of passenger vehicles, we're actively reducing collisions, injuries, and deaths. We're also committed to giving back to the communities we serve through our GiveBack program, supporting emergency responders, roadway workers, and their families. Come be a part of a company that's making a real difference! Our Core Values: Curiosity We embrace curiosity as a driving force. We never stop exploring new avenues to make our solutions even more effective and responsive to the evolving needs of the road. Courage Our work often involves stepping into the unknown. With courage, we face challenges head-on, leading the way towards a safer and more secure road environment for all. Community We are committed to fostering a sense of unity among all road users. Our solutions bring communities together to protect one another, ensuring that everyone can navigate their journeys safely. Commitment We are unwavering in our dedication to enhancing road safety. We believe that safety should never be compromised, and we work tirelessly to protect both those who serve and those who rely on our solutions. HAAS Alert is a fast-growing startup building breakthrough technologies in Proactive Safety, Networked V2X and vehicle intelligence , and we're looking for a AAOS Developer who thrives at the intersection of customer-facing engagement and deep technical problem solving . In this hybrid role, As an Android Automotive Developer, you will lead the design and implementation of applications and system-level services on the Android Automotive platform. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams-including firmware, UX, product, and cloud services-to deliver high-performance, safety-critical, and delightful in-vehicle experiences. Primary Responsibilities: Design, develop, test, and maintain Android Automotive apps and services tailored to different OEM's (Java/Kotlin). Work on system-level components (e.g., HMI, car service APIs, AOSP customizations). Collaborate with ADAS, hardware, and vehicle interface teams (CAN, VHAL, etc.) to integrate vehicle data into Android environments. Customize AOSP and manage builds for specific vehicle hardware targets. Optimize performance, memory usage, and startup time across the AAOS stack. Contribute to UI/UX discussions with a focus on driver usability and safety. Implement OTA update mechanisms, diagnostics, and telemetry as needed. Stay current with AAOS roadmap, OEM requirements, and Google CTS/GMS compliance. Experience : 7-10+ years of Android development experience, with at least 2+ years on Android Automotive OS or AOSP. Strong proficiency in Java and Kotlin. Experience working with Android system services, HALs, or custom AOSP builds. Familiarity with CAN, VHAL, or other vehicle interface protocols is a strong plus. Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment with shifting priorities. Experience with Google Automotive Services (GAS), Android Auto, or CarPlay. Must live in the city of Detroit! Hybrid, Full-Time Position Although only 2 days are required to be in-office (Tuesday/Wednesday) you are welcome to use our space to work whenever you'd like. Base salary of $130,000 - $175,000 40 hours per week Unlimited PTO Stock Options Health, Dental, and Vision insurance Apply now First name * Last name * Email * Phone number * LinkedIn Profile URL * In what city/metro area are you located? * Why are you interested in this position? * Additional Comments Please upload your resume Upload your resume * HAAS Alert needs the contact information you provide to us to contact you about your application and by submitting this form you give us explicit consent to process and store this data for the purposes of contact. You may unsubscribe from these communications at anytime. For information on how to unsubscribe, as well as our privacy practices and commitment to protecting your privacy, check out our Privacy Policy. #J-18808-Ljbffr