Engineering Senior Manager Jobs in Michigan
Engineering Senior Manager jobs in Michigan concentrate heavily in automotive and advanced manufacturing engineering, defense systems, and industrial automation, with the state ranking among the most active U.S. markets for senior technical leadership. Detroit, Ann Arbor, and Grand Rapids are the primary hiring metros, anchored by major employers such as General Motors, Ford Motor Company, and Stellantis. The most consistent demand is for engineering senior managers in vehicle systems integration, manufacturing process engineering, and product development. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Here at Scout Motors, we're carrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history. A vehicle dating back to 1960. One that forged the path for future generations of rugged SUVs and trucks and will do so once again.
But Scout is more than just a brand, it's a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration, caretaking, and hard work.
The Scout brand is all about respect. Respect for the past and the future by taking an iconic American brand that hasn't been around for a while, electrifying it, digitizing it, and loading it with American innovation. Respect for communities by creating a company that stands for its people and its customers. Respect for both work and play, with vehicles that are equally at home at a camp site, a job site, or on a Tuesday commute. And respect for our customers by developing two powertrains that meet their requirements — an all-electric powertrain as well as the Harvester™ range extender powertrain which includes a built-in gas-powered generator with an estimated 500 miles of combined range.
At Scout Motors, we empower our talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate. What makes a Scout employee? Someone who is a visionary and a leader, who seeks new paths and shares lessons learned. A knowledgeable doer who collaborates across the company to build better. A go-getter with unrivaled passion.
Join us at Scout Motors and be part of shaping the future of transportation. If you're ready to drive change and make history, apply now!
Role Summary
The Senior Engineering Process & Digital Solutions Specialist drives the definition and operationalization of engineering processes, ways of working, and digital solutions that address the needs of Scout's vehicle programs and enable effective day-to-day engineering execution. The role translates business and technical needs into holistic, practical, and scalable solutions that connect processes, methods, organizational responsibilities, data, digital tools, and AI-enabled capabilities. The role drives assigned initiatives from problem definition and solution design through implementation, rollout, user adoption, and continuous improvement.
A key focus is identifying and operationalizing high-value AI use cases that improve engineering quality, speed, traceability, decision-making, and user experience across the systems engineering lifecycle, from requirements and architecture through integration, verification, validation, and release readiness for software-defined vehicle development.
Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:
- Drive assigned PMT roadmap initiatives from gap analysis and target-state design through implementation, adoption, and continuous improvement.
- Work with cross-functional stakeholders, including Engineering, Manufacturing, Product Management, Quality, and IT, to capture requirements and translate them into scalable end-to-end engineering process and digital solutions.
- Partner with IT, data and AI teams, platform owners, and implementation partners to pilot, evaluate, configure, integrate, test, deploy, and scale R&D digital solutions, including AI-enabled capabilities.
- Collect, structure, clarify, and prioritize business requirements, AI and automation use cases, data needs, and implementation priorities for inclusion in the engineering digital-solutions roadmap.
- Support alignment with Volkswagen Group processes and systems, including the definition and documentation of interfaces between Scout and Group solutions.
- Configure, maintain, and improve engineering workflow and issue-management solutions, including Jira-based applications and databases.
- Provide user support, troubleshooting, guidance, and training organization for implemented engineering and Group systems.
- Maintain process descriptions, work instructions, governance documentation, system specifications, training materials, and evidence required for audits. Apply systems-engineering principles to improve consistency and traceability across requirements, architecture, integration, verification, validation, issue management, change management, and release readiness.
- Support auditable compliance of implemented processes and systems, including implementation and maintenance of Automotive SPICE process requirements applicable to Scout.
Key Deliverables
- Approved process descriptions, methods, standards, work instructions, and governance documentation.
- Clear business and system requirements, gap analyses, functional concepts, and implementation specifications.
- Configured, tested, and operationalized engineering workflows, tool features, integrations, issue-management solutions, and AI-enabled capabilities.
- Training materials, user guidance, support documentation, and stakeholder communications.
- Compliance and audit evidence for assigned processes and systems.
- Improvement proposals supported by user feedback, process analysis, and operational data, including prioritized AI and automation use cases with clear value, data requirements, evaluation criteria, human decision points, and implementation recommendations.
Collaboration and Interfaces
- Partner with R&D functions and other departments to understand needs and establish consistent, usable ways of working.
- Collaborate closely with IT on system architecture, interfaces, implementation, releases, access, and operational support.
- Coordinate with Volkswagen Group counterparts, external suppliers, and implementation partners on assigned process and tool topics.
- Escalate risks, dependencies, unresolved requirements, and implementation constraints to the PMT Manager or responsible governance body.
Location & Travel Expectations:
- This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Novi, Michigan.
- This role requires 4-5 days per week in the office, with regular in-person meetings and events.
- Applicants should expect that the role will require the ability to convene with Scout colleagues in person and travel to participate in events on behalf of the company from time to time.
What you'll bring
We expect all Scout employees to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You'll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You'll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Here's what else you'll bring:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, information systems, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- 8+ years of experience designing and implementing automotive engineering processes in a systems engineering or software-defined vehicle environment is required; experience within the Volkswagen Group is beneficial.
- Experience translating engineering needs into practical process, tool, automation, and AI-enabled solutions.
- Experience driving engineering solutions from requirements through implementation, rollout, and user adoption.
- Knowledge of Automotive SPICE, quality-management principles, compliance controls, or audit preparation is required.
- Experience with Jira or comparable engineering workflow platforms; familiarity with ALM, PLM, or requirements-management tools is beneficial.
Core Competencies
- Structured problem solving, systems thinking, and process-oriented thinking, with the ability to distinguish valuable and feasible AI applications from technology-driven experimentation without a clear engineering outcome.
- Ability to work across business, engineering, and IT interfaces.
- Clear written and verbal communication, including facilitation and user training.
- Strong documentation discipline and attention to traceability, quality, and compliance.
- Customer-focused mindset with a practical approach to implementation and operational support.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, dependencies, and stakeholders in a dynamic environment.
- Continuous-improvement mindset and willingness to develop expertise across new processes and systems.
Decision and Recommendation Scope
The Engineering Process & Digital Solutions Specialist owns assigned process and digital-solution initiatives and drives them from analysis and solution design through implementation, rollout, adoption, and continuous improvement. The role prepares solution options and technical recommendations, facilitates cross-functional decisions, and coordinates the contributors required for successful implementation, including AI-enabled solutions. Decisions with strategic, budgetary, organizational, or enterprise-wide impact are submitted to PMT management and the appropriate governance or leadership body.
Success Measures
- Processes, tools, and AI-enabled solutions are implemented, operationalized, and adopted according to agreed requirements, quality criteria, and timelines.
- Users receive effective guidance, training, and operational support.
- Assigned systems and processes remain documented, traceable, and audit-ready.
- Interfaces, risks, and dependencies are identified early and addressed transparently.
- Improvements produce simpler, more consistent, and more efficient engineering ways of working. Implemented AI-enabled solutions demonstrate measurable improvements in engineering quality, efficiency, traceability, decision support, or user experience while maintaining appropriate human oversight and governance.
What you'll gain
The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up. This is a chance to create something new and lasting – with an iconic brand at its foundation. In addition, Scout provides competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Program specifics are detailed in company policies and employee benefit guides, select highlights:
- Competitive insurance including:
- Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
- 401(k) program with:
- An employer match and immediate vesting
- Generous Paid Time Off including:
- 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
- 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
- Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
- Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave
Pay Transparency
This is a full-time, exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.
Initial base salary range = $120,000.00 - $145,000.00
Internal leveling code: IC8
Notice to applicants:
- To be considered for career opportunities at Scout Motors, applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
- Residing in San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
- Residing in Los Angeles: Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
- Residing in New York City: This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.
Equal Opportunity
Scout Motors is committed to employing a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, or any other characteristics protected by law. Scout Motors is committed to compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact ScoutAccommodations@scoutmotors.com.
Here at Scout Motors, we're carrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history. A vehicle dating back to 1960. One that forged the path for future generations of rugged SUVs and trucks and will do so once again.
But Scout is more than just a brand, it's a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration, caretaking, and hard work.
The Scout brand is all about respect. Respect for the past and the future by taking an iconic American brand that hasn't been around for a while, electrifying it, digitizing it, and loading it with American innovation. Respect for communities by creating a company that stands for its people and its customers. Respect for both work and play, with vehicles that are equally at home at a camp site, a job site, or on a Tuesday commute. And respect for our customers by developing two powertrains that meet their requirements — an all-electric powertrain as well as the Harvester™ range extender powertrain which includes a built-in gas-powered generator with an estimated 500 miles of combined range.
At Scout Motors, we empower our talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate. What makes a Scout employee? Someone who is a visionary and a leader, who seeks new paths and shares lessons learned. A knowledgeable doer who collaborates across the company to build better. A go-getter with unrivaled passion.
Join us at Scout Motors and be part of shaping the future of transportation. If you're ready to drive change and make history, apply now!
Role Summary
The Senior Engineering Process & Digital Solutions Specialist drives the definition and operationalization of engineering processes, ways of working, and digital solutions that address the needs of Scout's vehicle programs and enable effective day-to-day engineering execution. The role translates business and technical needs into holistic, practical, and scalable solutions that connect processes, methods, organizational responsibilities, data, digital tools, and AI-enabled capabilities. The role drives assigned initiatives from problem definition and solution design through implementation, rollout, user adoption, and continuous improvement.
A key focus is identifying and operationalizing high-value AI use cases that improve engineering quality, speed, traceability, decision-making, and user experience across the systems engineering lifecycle, from requirements and architecture through integration, verification, validation, and release readiness for software-defined vehicle development.
Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:
- Drive assigned PMT roadmap initiatives from gap analysis and target-state design through implementation, adoption, and continuous improvement.
- Work with cross-functional stakeholders, including Engineering, Manufacturing, Product Management, Quality, and IT, to capture requirements and translate them into scalable end-to-end engineering process and digital solutions.
- Partner with IT, data and AI teams, platform owners, and implementation partners to pilot, evaluate, configure, integrate, test, deploy, and scale R&D digital solutions, including AI-enabled capabilities.
- Collect, structure, clarify, and prioritize business requirements, AI and automation use cases, data needs, and implementation priorities for inclusion in the engineering digital-solutions roadmap.
- Support alignment with Volkswagen Group processes and systems, including the definition and documentation of interfaces between Scout and Group solutions.
- Configure, maintain, and improve engineering workflow and issue-management solutions, including Jira-based applications and databases.
- Provide user support, troubleshooting, guidance, and training organization for implemented engineering and Group systems.
- Maintain process descriptions, work instructions, governance documentation, system specifications, training materials, and evidence required for audits. Apply systems-engineering principles to improve consistency and traceability across requirements, architecture, integration, verification, validation, issue management, change management, and release readiness.
- Support auditable compliance of implemented processes and systems, including implementation and maintenance of Automotive SPICE process requirements applicable to Scout.
Key Deliverables
- Approved process descriptions, methods, standards, work instructions, and governance documentation.
- Clear business and system requirements, gap analyses, functional concepts, and implementation specifications.
- Configured, tested, and operationalized engineering workflows, tool features, integrations, issue-management solutions, and AI-enabled capabilities.
- Training materials, user guidance, support documentation, and stakeholder communications.
- Compliance and audit evidence for assigned processes and systems.
- Improvement proposals supported by user feedback, process analysis, and operational data, including prioritized AI and automation use cases with clear value, data requirements, evaluation criteria, human decision points, and implementation recommendations.
Collaboration and Interfaces
- Partner with R&D functions and other departments to understand needs and establish consistent, usable ways of working.
- Collaborate closely with IT on system architecture, interfaces, implementation, releases, access, and operational support.
- Coordinate with Volkswagen Group counterparts, external suppliers, and implementation partners on assigned process and tool topics.
- Escalate risks, dependencies, unresolved requirements, and implementation constraints to the PMT Manager or responsible governance body.
Location & Travel Expectations:
- This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Novi, Michigan.
- This role requires 4-5 days per week in the office, with regular in-person meetings and events.
- Applicants should expect that the role will require the ability to convene with Scout colleagues in person and travel to participate in events on behalf of the company from time to time.
What you'll bring
We expect all Scout employees to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You'll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You'll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Here's what else you'll bring:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, information systems, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- 8+ years of experience designing and implementing automotive engineering processes in a systems engineering or software-defined vehicle environment is required; experience within the Volkswagen Group is beneficial.
- Experience translating engineering needs into practical process, tool, automation, and AI-enabled solutions.
- Experience driving engineering solutions from requirements through implementation, rollout, and user adoption.
- Knowledge of Automotive SPICE, quality-management principles, compliance controls, or audit preparation is required.
- Experience with Jira or comparable engineering workflow platforms; familiarity with ALM, PLM, or requirements-management tools is beneficial.
Core Competencies
- Structured problem solving, systems thinking, and process-oriented thinking, with the ability to distinguish valuable and feasible AI applications from technology-driven experimentation without a clear engineering outcome.
- Ability to work across business, engineering, and IT interfaces.
- Clear written and verbal communication, including facilitation and user training.
- Strong documentation discipline and attention to traceability, quality, and compliance.
- Customer-focused mindset with a practical approach to implementation and operational support.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, dependencies, and stakeholders in a dynamic environment.
- Continuous-improvement mindset and willingness to develop expertise across new processes and systems.
Decision and Recommendation Scope
The Engineering Process & Digital Solutions Specialist owns assigned process and digital-solution initiatives and drives them from analysis and solution design through implementation, rollout, adoption, and continuous improvement. The role prepares solution options and technical recommendations, facilitates cross-functional decisions, and coordinates the contributors required for successful implementation, including AI-enabled solutions. Decisions with strategic, budgetary, organizational, or enterprise-wide impact are submitted to PMT management and the appropriate governance or leadership body.
Success Measures
- Processes, tools, and AI-enabled solutions are implemented, operationalized, and adopted according to agreed requirements, quality criteria, and timelines.
- Users receive effective guidance, training, and operational support.
- Assigned systems and processes remain documented, traceable, and audit-ready.
- Interfaces, risks, and dependencies are identified early and addressed transparently.
- Improvements produce simpler, more consistent, and more efficient engineering ways of working. Implemented AI-enabled solutions demonstrate measurable improvements in engineering quality, efficiency, traceability, decision support, or user experience while maintaining appropriate human oversight and governance.
What you'll gain
The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up. This is a chance to create something new and lasting – with an iconic brand at its foundation. In addition, Scout provides competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Program specifics are detailed in company policies and employee benefit guides, select highlights:
- Competitive insurance including:
- Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
- 401(k) program with:
- An employer match and immediate vesting
- Generous Paid Time Off including:
- 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
- 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
- Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
- Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave
Pay Transparency
This is a full-time, exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.
Initial base salary range = $120,000.00 - $145,000.00
Internal leveling code: IC8
Notice to applicants:
- To be considered for career opportunities at Scout Motors, applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
- Residing in San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
- Residing in Los Angeles: Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
- Residing in New York City: This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.
Equal Opportunity
Scout Motors is committed to employing a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, or any other characteristics protected by law. Scout Motors is committed to compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact ScoutAccommodations@scoutmotors.com.
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- Electronics & Hardware
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What Michigan Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in engineering senior manager jobs across Michigan.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering required
- Ten or more years of engineering experience with at least three in a people leadership role
- Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional engineering teams in automotive or manufacturing environments
- Proficiency with product lifecycle management tools and engineering program management methodologies
- Strong background in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or equivalent continuous improvement frameworks
- Experience collaborating with suppliers, OEM partners, or government program offices on technical deliverables
Engineering Senior Manager Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a engineering senior manager in Michigan?
The most direct path is earning a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, accumulating substantial hands-on engineering experience, and progressively moving into team lead and program management roles. Michigan employers in automotive and defense typically promote engineering senior managers from within their technical ranks. A Professional Engineer license issued through the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs strengthens candidacy, particularly for roles involving public infrastructure or government contracts, though it is not universally required.
Which companies hire engineering senior managers in Michigan?
Companies currently hiring engineering senior managers in Michigan include General Motors (GM), Whirlpool Corporation, and Deloitte, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Michigan's deep automotive supply chain and defense manufacturing base mean demand extends well beyond the major OEMs to Tier 1 suppliers and systems integrators operating throughout the state.
Which Michigan cities have the most engineering senior manager jobs?
Novi, Warren, and Grand Rapids account for the largest share of engineering senior manager openings in Michigan. Detroit drives volume through its concentration of automotive OEMs and corporate engineering centers, while Ann Arbor attracts roles tied to university-affiliated research and mobility technology companies, and Grand Rapids supports openings in industrial manufacturing and medical device engineering.
Are there remote engineering senior manager jobs in Michigan?
Yes, but they are less common than in purely analytical fields because engineering senior managers regularly oversee plant operations, prototype development, and in-person team leadership. About 64% of engineering senior manager openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote arrangements most frequently found in program management, systems architecture, and software-adjacent engineering leadership roles.
How can I get hired as a engineering senior manager in Michigan with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is building a foundation as a project engineer or team lead within Michigan's automotive or industrial manufacturing sector, then pursuing internal advancement. Large Michigan employers such as General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis run structured rotational engineering programs and leadership development tracks that advance strong individual contributors into management. Earning a Professional Engineer license through the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs or completing a part-time MBA at a Michigan institution further signals readiness for senior leadership responsibility.
Where can I find and apply to engineering senior manager jobs in Michigan?
You can find and apply to engineering senior manager jobs in Michigan on Migrate Mate, which lists current Michigan openings across automotive, manufacturing, defense, and industrial sectors. Search the listings, find the roles that fit your experience and location, and apply directly to the ones that match.
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