OEM Automotive Sales Engineer: Program Launch Lead

NTN Bearing Corporation; Farmington Hills (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

NTN Bearing Corporation in Farmington Hills, MI is seeking an OEM Sales Engineer for our Automotive Center. The role focuses on pursuing new OEM opportunities, managing program launches, and coordinating with customers to drive technical solutions.

You will lead APQP activities, negotiate samples and timing, and ensure product quality and on-time delivery while maintaining strong relationships with GM, Subaru, Mercedes and other automotive partners.

Qualifications

• 4-year undergraduate engineering or business degree (BSME, IE or Applied Engineering Sciences/ multi-discipline degree preferred).
• Desire 1-3 years of experience in direct OEM automotive sales (GM, Subaru, Mercedes, etc.). Similar experience in engineering would be a serious consideration for an internal NTN candidate.
• Technical skills must include: A fundamental understanding of automotive powertrain or drivetrain system and knowledge and application of appropriate industry standards.
• Leadership capabilities - Ability to function and lead in a team environment.
• Understands how Development Engineering fits in the manufacturing business (Quality, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Sales, Marketing)
• Creativity & Independent thinking, Project Management Skills and Experience
• Knowledge of basic APQP concepts and IATF16949 requirements

Responsibilities

• Pursue and secure new OEM business opportunities. Respond promptly to inquiries and seek out and calls upon potential and existing customers to identify needs.
• Pursue all avenues for technical requirements for new product development.
• Oversee the management of new program launches. Direct communications with all internal and external customers on timing, program needs, concerns, and requirements.
• Take the lead role for APQP meetings and be knowledgeable for all program aspects. Negotiate sample delivery, timing, and cost.
• Manage current business for assigned accounts. Ensure products meet customer requirements, are shipped on time and that NTN meets specific customer performance standards.
• Communicate in a timely manner all significant customer issues to appropriate personnel. Maintain timely and accurate records on customer calls and meetings.
• Provide management with verbal briefs and written reports of customer needs, problems, interests, market situations, competitive activities, new articles and any potential for new business and services.
• Negotiate and support Tariff recovery.

Skills

OEM automotive sales

Leadership

Project management

Team collaboration

APQP concepts

IATF16949 knowledge

Creative thinking

Technical powertrain understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or business

BSME / IE or Applied Engineering Sciences

Job description

NTN Bearing Corporation in Farmington Hills, MI is seeking an OEM Sales Engineer for our Automotive Center. The role focuses on pursuing new OEM opportunities, managing program launches, and coordinating with customers to drive technical solutions.

You will lead APQP activities, negotiate samples and timing, and ensure product quality and on-time delivery while maintaining strong relationships with GM, Subaru, Mercedes and other automotive partners.