HVAC Acquisition Lead: Customer-Focused Module Solutions

MAHLE; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

MAHLE is seeking an Acquisition Team Lead to drive HVAC module development from concept to customer quotation and award at its Farmington Hills/Lockport locations. You will own the acquisition strategy, coordinate Engineering, Program Management, Manufacturing and Quality to secure profitable business and align with customer requirements.

You will balance performance, cost, and timing, lead technical discussions with customers, and strive for design-to-cost and manufacturability while supporting

Qualifications

• Experience in product development, preferably within thermal management or HVAC systems.
• Knowledge of automotive product development processes and quality tools, including APQP, DFMEA, DVP&R, GD&T, virtual validation, and BOM management.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, material selection, and design-for-manufacturing (DFM) principles.
• Exposure to change management activities, customer RFQs/RFIs, and technical quotations.
• Strong presentation, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to lead technical discussions with customers and executive-level stakeholders.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality, Validation, and Program Management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of HVAC module concepts, architectures, and technical solutions for new business opportunities.
• Own the overall HVAC module acquisition strategy, ensuring alignment with customer requirements, internal standards, and business objectives.
• Drive cost optimization and design-to-cost initiatives across product design, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Identify technical risks early and develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful program acquisition.
• Serve as the primary technical interface with customers, leading technical discussions, presentations, and negotiations.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including Engineering, Program Management, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Validation, and Quality to support acquisition activities.
• Develop competitive acquisition strategies that balance innovation, risk, profitability, quality, and timing requirements.
• Foster a winning culture focused on execution, accountability, customer value, and securing profitable business growth.

Skills

Product development experience

Quality tools knowledge (APQP, DFMEA,

Cross-functional collaboration

Presentation and negotiation skills

DFM/DVP&R knowledge

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics/Automotive Engineering or related field

Job description

MAHLE is seeking an Acquisition Team Lead to drive HVAC module development from concept to customer quotation and award at its Farmington Hills/Lockport locations. You will own the acquisition strategy, coordinate Engineering, Program Management, Manufacturing and Quality to secure profitable business and align with customer requirements.

You will balance performance, cost, and timing, lead technical discussions with customers, and strive for design-to-cost and manufacturability while supporting