Product Development Manager Jobs in Michigan
Product Development Manager jobs in Michigan are in strong demand, concentrated in automotive, advanced manufacturing, medical devices, and consumer goods, with openings at every level from associate product manager through senior director. Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Ann Arbor are the primary hiring hubs, where established employers like Ford, Stryker, and Whirlpool have long maintained product development teams. The most sought-after specialties in Michigan are hardware and systems product development, cross-functional launch management, and stage-gate process expertise tied to physical goods industries. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.
At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business.
Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.
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Job Description
Position Overview:
Leads the planning process of new products and/or improvements to existing products, focusing on project concerns such as cost, completion dates, resource allocation, quality/reliability, resource allocation, budget allocation, etc.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties:
- Ability to run multiple high-profile projects simultaneously - Each PD will have specific accts that they will be assigned too, however as projects arise, they will be given other projects from smaller customers if need
- Provides technical leadership to various engineering projects and coordinate across all disciplines while giving work direction and inputs to business functional groups and provide leadership in resolving complex technical issues
- Must have excellent communication skills in both written and verbal form - As the person who is coordinating all aspects of the project communication is incredibly important.
- Develops and implements resource plans in order to ensure the proper resources are allocated for successful completion of the project(s)
- Must be able to manage both internal and external customers
- Must have a good understanding of SPC and quality practices - As the project leader you will receive data from the bottles throughout the project. The PD will need to interpret the data and make decisions on the path moving forward
- Must have the ability to lead a team of individuals that will not be reporting directly to you
- Must have a good understanding of EBM, ISBM, IBM, and IM technologies
- Plastic processing experience is a plus
- Tooling build experience a plus
- Computer skills are very important... Excel, Word, Outlook, MS Project, is a must... CAD background is a plus
- Capable of developing and managing project budgets
- Ability to work within a procedure-based organization but capable of extending outside those boundaries if required
- Willingness to make decisions and to learn from them when required
- Makes decisions and sets direction based on financial measures and strategies while seeing the big picture that is necessary to understand Amcor’s strategy, competitive position, and business environment
- Creates clear policies and professional and engineering/design principles to address differing and variable situations and teaches these to others. Ensures these become standards for department
- Understands and anticipates needs of customers; drives product opportunities
- Has influence on commercial decisions
- Operate within budgets of approximately $50K-$1M
- Develops, tracks and meets capital and expense budget for their responsibility
- Adapts to changing workplace needs and works cross functionally continually improve processes and employee engagement.
- Monitors and maintains a clear understanding of project needs, hurdles, and workload
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor's Degree In Engineering or related field; packaging discipline preferred
- 8 or more years of experience working with injection and blow molding equipment, tooling, and processing
- Deep technical knowledge in this industry, and understanding of industry trends and how they apply to customers
- Travel 50%
Competencies:
Amcor Leadership Framework Competencies
Core Competencies:
- Customer Focus
- Learning on the Fly
- Interpersonal Savvy
- Drive for Results
3-5 Applicable ALF Competencies:
Managerial Courage
Motivating Others
Building Effective Teams
Innovation Management
Dealing with Ambiguity
Relationships:
- Commercial and Operations stakeholders.
- Corporate R&D
- Upper management, peers, Design team, and Project Management team.
- Internal relationships with quality control, purchasing/procurement, and finance.
- External relationships with clients and vendors.
ADA Requirements:
Physical Requirements
- Normal Vision
- Distant Vision
- Near Vision
- Hearing/ Listening
- Sitting
- Talking/Speaking
- Hand/Finger Dexterity
- Walking
- Standing
- Stooping
- Pushing/Pulling
- Bending
- Kneeling
- Climbing
- Lifting (amount 50+ pounds)
- Carrying (amount 50+ pounds)
- Driving- Forklift
- Lifting (amount < 50 pounds)
- Carrying (amount < 50 pounds)
- Driving – Automobile/truck/van
The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties, responsibilities, skills and/or abilities.
Our Expectations
We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:
- Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team
- Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation
- Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns
- The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products
Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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Benefits
When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:
Medical, dental and vision plans
Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees
Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
Paid Parental Leave
Retirement Savings Plan with company match
Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)
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Where Michigan roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Product Development Manager Job Market in Michigan
A snapshot from current Michigan openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Ford Motor Company17

- JB Poindexter &4

- KLA3

- Whirlpool Corporation2

- CDMA1
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Automotive
- Consumer Goods
- Food & Beverage
- Technology & Software
What Michigan Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in product development manager jobs across Michigan.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a related technical field required
- Five or more years of product development or product management experience preferred
- Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams through full product lifecycle
- Proficiency with stage-gate or agile product development frameworks and project management tools
- Experience with manufacturing or supplier development processes common in Michigan industries
- Strong background in requirements definition, roadmap planning, and go-to-market execution
Product Development Manager Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a product development manager in Michigan?
Most product development managers in Michigan enter through a bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial design, or business, then advance after several years in product, engineering, or program management roles. Michigan does not require a state-issued license for this role, but employers in automotive and medical devices routinely expect familiarity with APQP, PPAP, or ISO standards. Building experience at a Michigan manufacturer or supplier and earning a PMP or Six Sigma certification strengthens a candidacy considerably.
Which companies hire product development managers in Michigan?
Employers hiring product development managers in Michigan right now include Ford Motor Company, JB Poindexter &, and KLA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Michigan's deep automotive and advanced manufacturing base means many of the most consistent openings come from Tier 1 suppliers, medical device companies, and consumer goods firms with longtime headquarters or engineering centers in the state.
Which Michigan cities have the most product development manager jobs?
Dearborn, Ann Arbor, and Livonia hold the most product development manager openings in Michigan. Detroit and its surrounding metro drive the highest volume given the concentration of automotive OEMs and suppliers, while Grand Rapids draws significant demand from medical device and office furniture manufacturers, and Ann Arbor benefits from university-linked tech and life sciences employers that need product leadership.
Are there remote product development manager jobs in Michigan?
Yes, but they are less common than in purely digital roles, since much of the work involves physical products, factory coordination, and hands-on prototype review. About 67% of product development manager openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with hybrid schedules more available than fully remote. The parts of the role most likely to go remote are roadmap planning, vendor communication, and cross-functional meetings, while prototype validation and supplier visits typically require on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a product development manager in Michigan with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a lateral move from a product engineer, program coordinator, or quality engineer role at a Michigan manufacturer, where cross-functional exposure and stage-gate familiarity are already in place. Large Michigan employers like automotive OEMs and medical device companies regularly hire associate product managers or product development engineers as a step below the manager level. Completing a PMP or APQP certification and building a portfolio that documents a product from concept through launch gives candidates without direct management experience a concrete edge.
Where can I find and apply to product development manager jobs in Michigan?
You can find and apply to product development manager jobs in Michigan on Migrate Mate, which lists current Michigan openings across automotive, manufacturing, medical devices, and related industries. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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