Engineer

Industry: Automotive Manufacturing / Thermal Management

Location: In-Office (Livonia, MI)

Job Description

Our client is seeking an Engineer to act as a key technical liaison between customers and internal engineering teams. This role supports application-related engineering activities from initial customer inquiry through production and plays a critical role in ensuring smooth technical communication across design, manufacturing, and quality functions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical contact for customers, supporting application engineering activities from inquiry through production
• Act as a bridge between customers and internal teams by translating customer requirements into clear technical inputs
• Coordinate technical discussions, manage engineering issues, and ensure timely and accurate communication
• Work directly with customer engineers (OEM, Tier 1, and non-automotive companies)
• Clarify, manage, and control engineering concerns and issues
• Identify customer needs and application challenges and collaborate internally to support business growth opportunities
• Transfer drawings and specifications among R&D, manufacturing plants, and customers
• Prepare presentations and reports for internal teams and external customers regarding technical engineering matters
• Support new model and quality-related activities, including coordination with supplier engineering teams

Required Qualifications

• Associate Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• Engineering experience preferred
• Automotive industry experience preferred
• Thermal management development experience is a plus
• Japanese language ability is a plus
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate technical information clearly
• Occasional travel may be required

This job description is intended to provide an overview of the role and may not include all responsibilities. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.