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Work Location: Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems (SEWS)
Address: 27360 Drake Rd, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48331
(On-site position)
Department: Testing and Validation
Scope:
The co-op student/intern will complete meaningful and productive assignments that enable learning and comprehending product development and commercial development activities. In addition, the co-op student/intern will serve as a research assistant for special projects. This program is designed to develop students for future full-time positions.
Qualifications Required:
- Undergraduate student enrolled in a mechanical or electrical engineering program.
- Minimum overall GPA of 3.0.
- Good written and verbal English skills.
- Available to work at least 15 hours per week during the academic term, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday.
- Able to begin the co-op by January 2027.
About Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.
Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. (SEWS) is part of the Sumitomo family of companies, a 400 year old brand with a reputation for quality and reliability. With the support of facilities throughout North America, SEWS has been delivering innovative solutions to automakers for over 30 years, and is a leading supplier of electrical distribution systems, components and electronics. SEWS is committed to technical development worldwide and with a global network of resources, is able to deliver a truly competitive advantage to each of our customers.
About the Sumitomo Electric Group
Since the founding of Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. in 1897 with copper wire production, we have developed many new technologies and products through innovative R&D activities based on Sumitomo Electric manufacturing technologies for electric wires and power cables. With more than 350 subsidiaries worldwide, we continue to introduce a wide variety of products that fulfill the expectations of society, in five business fields: Automotive, Information & Communications, Electronics, Environment & Energy, and Industrial Materials. We are a Fortune global 500 company.
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Work Location: Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems (SEWS)
Address: 27360 Drake Rd, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48331
(On-site position)
Department: Testing and Validation
Scope:
The co-op student/intern will complete meaningful and productive assignments that enable learning and comprehending product development and commercial development activities. In addition, the co-op student/intern will serve as a research assistant for special projects. This program is designed to develop students for future full-time positions.
Qualifications Required:
- Undergraduate student enrolled in a mechanical or electrical engineering program.
- Minimum overall GPA of 3.0.
- Good written and verbal English skills.
- Available to work at least 15 hours per week during the academic term, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday.
- Able to begin the co-op by January 2027.
About Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.
Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. (SEWS) is part of the Sumitomo family of companies, a 400 year old brand with a reputation for quality and reliability. With the support of facilities throughout North America, SEWS has been delivering innovative solutions to automakers for over 30 years, and is a leading supplier of electrical distribution systems, components and electronics. SEWS is committed to technical development worldwide and with a global network of resources, is able to deliver a truly competitive advantage to each of our customers.
About the Sumitomo Electric Group
Since the founding of Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. in 1897 with copper wire production, we have developed many new technologies and products through innovative R&D activities based on Sumitomo Electric manufacturing technologies for electric wires and power cables. With more than 350 subsidiaries worldwide, we continue to introduce a wide variety of products that fulfill the expectations of society, in five business fields: Automotive, Information & Communications, Electronics, Environment & Energy, and Industrial Materials. We are a Fortune global 500 company.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
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Who's Hiring
- WSP29
- L3Harris25
- Amazon21
- Sargent & Lundy20
- Kimley-Horn19
Top Industries Hiring
- Education55
- Consulting & Professional Services33
- Manufacturing31
- Electronics & Hardware15
- Automotive12
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in mechanical engineering manager jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related discipline
- 7 or more years of mechanical engineering experience with at least 3 in a leadership role
- Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, CATIA, or Creo
- Experience managing product development programs from concept through production release
- Familiarity with quality management systems and standards such as ISO 9001 or AS9100
- Demonstrated ability to manage engineering budgets, schedules, and cross-functional teams
Tips for Your Mechanical Engineering Manager Job Search
Quantify your team and project scope
Hiring managers want numbers: how many engineers you led, budget size you controlled, and production output you improved. Replace vague statements like 'managed a team' with specifics that reflect the scale of your engineering programs.
Tailor your resume to the industry vertical
A mechanical engineering manager resume for aerospace reads differently than one for consumer goods. Highlight domain-specific tools, standards like AS9100 or ISO 9001, and industry terminology so your application clears automated screening for the right postings.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists mechanical engineering manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your P&L exposure
Many mechanical engineering manager roles require direct profit-and-loss accountability. If you have it, feature it prominently. If you don't, focus on openings that emphasize technical leadership over full business ownership to avoid early screening cuts.
Prepare a portfolio of cross-functional wins
Interviewers for this role probe how you coordinate with manufacturing, procurement, and quality teams, not just how you manage engineers. Have two or three concrete examples ready where you resolved a constraint that crossed department lines.
Negotiate total compensation, not just base salary
At the manager level, equity, bonus structure, and professional development budgets vary widely by company type. Know what each component is worth to you before an offer conversation starts so you can respond confidently without stalling the process.
Mechanical Engineering Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most mechanical engineering managers?
The companies hiring the most mechanical engineering managers right now include WSP, L3Harris, and Amazon, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Aerospace, defense, and industrial manufacturing companies tend to post the highest volume of these roles.
How many mechanical engineering manager jobs are remote?
About 38% of mechanical engineering manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is lower than the average across engineering disciplines overall. Sub-areas like systems integration, program management, and technical documentation tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while hands-on manufacturing and test engineering leadership roles are predominantly on-site.
How do you become a mechanical engineering manager?
Most mechanical engineering managers start as individual contributors, build deep technical credibility, then move into a lead or senior engineer role where they informally coordinate others. From there, a formal manager title typically follows a demonstrated ability to deliver a project through a team, handle performance feedback, and partner with adjacent departments like manufacturing and supply chain.
Can you get hired as a mechanical engineering manager without direct management experience?
Yes, but you need to show you've functioned in a leadership capacity even without the title. Hiring teams look for evidence of coordinating a cross-functional project, mentoring junior engineers, or owning a full product development cycle. Framing those experiences clearly in your resume and interviews can offset a gap in formal management history.
What does the mechanical engineering manager interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter or HR screen focused on background and role fit, followed by a technical panel with senior engineers or directors who probe your domain knowledge and design judgment. A behavioral round assessing how you handle team conflict, missed schedules, or cross-functional friction usually comes next, and many companies close with a presentation of a past project or engineering challenge you led.
Where can I find and apply to mechanical engineering manager jobs?
You can find and apply to mechanical engineering manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and target industry, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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