Product Manager

Epitec, Inc

Dearborn, MI

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Architectural Services, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Atlassian JIRA, Backlog Prioritization, Big Data, Business Case, Business Skills, Communication Skills, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Data Science, Ecosystems, Electricity, Ethernet, Evangelism, Expert Systems, GitHub, Leadership, Performance Metrics, Product Demonstration, Product Lifecycle, Product Management, Proof of Concept, Prototyping, Rapid Prototyping, Reliability Engineering, Return on Investment (ROI), Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Systems Reliability, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Workflow Analysis
LOCATION
Dearborn, MI
POSTED
2 days ago
Job Title: Product Manager 
Location: Dearborn, MI. (must be local)
Job Type: On-going contract based on performance
Expected hours per week: 40 hours per week
Schedule: Onsite 
Job Description:

Technical Product Manager – AI Tools 

Position Overview

We are seeking a Technical Product Manager to lead the strategy, adoption, and scaling of an AI-powered tool ecosystem that accelerates vehicle electrical, software, and systems engineering workflows. This role goes beyond backlog management—you will be a technical practitioner, product champion, and internal evangelist who proves the real-world value of AI through rapid prototyping, measurable outcomes, and strong stakeholder engagement.

You will work closely with electrical, software, and systems engineers to identify workflow pain points, validate AI-driven solutions, and bring high-impact tools from concept to production.


Key Responsibilities

Ecosystem Strategy & Evangelism

  • Act as the lead product champion for an existing AI tool portfolio supporting vehicle electrical, software, and systems engineering.
  • Drive adoption across engineering teams through hands-on engagement and continuous advocacy.
  • Lead workshops, internal demos, and “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) sessions to showcase how AI tools solve real engineering bottlenecks.
  • Embed yourself in engineering workflows to identify pain points and translate them into actionable product features.

Rapid Prototyping & Feasibility Testing

  • Build rapid proofs of concept (POCs) using low-code/no-code platforms such as:
    • Streamlit
    • GitHub Copilot extensions
    • Agent-based workflows using modern AI models (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini)
  • Deliver “quick-win” prototypes that demonstrate AI value before committing full engineering resources.
  • Validate both technical feasibility and user desirability prior to full-scale development.

Business Case & KPI Ownership

  • Develop strong business cases for new AI tools and enhancements.
  • Quantify value using engineering-focused KPIs, including:
    • Engineering hours saved
    • Defect Detection Rate (DDR)
    • Time-to-market reduction
    • System reliability improvements
  • Track ROI across the vehicle development lifecycle and report outcomes to leadership.

Technical Integration & Data Strategy

  • Ensure AI tools integrate seamlessly into standard vehicle engineering environments, including:
    • SysML
    • AUTOSAR
    • MBSE toolchains
    • CI/CD pipelines
  • Partner with data and platform teams to ensure access to high-quality, well-labeled engineering data for model training and fine-tuning.
  • Support lifecycle management from prototype through production deployment.

Required Qualifications

  • 3–5 years of experience in a relevant technical or product role.
  • Strong background in Vehicle Electrical, Software, or Systems Engineering.
  • Working knowledge of:
    • E/E architectures
    • ECU communication (CAN, Ethernet)
    • Software-defined vehicle concepts
  • Proven experience using Jira and Agile delivery methodologies.
  • Ability to translate business needs into clear, actionable product requirements.
  • Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Proactive, ownership-driven mindset with a strong interest in applying AI to improve engineering workflows.
  • Exposure to Big Data, Data Science, Analytics, Full Stack Development, or AI/Expert Systems.
  • Familiarity with taking applications from prototype to production, including productization and end-to-end delivery.
  • Hands-on coding experience is not required, but a strong technical and architectural understanding is expected.

Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree required.

Work Setup & Hiring Process

  • 4 days onsite / 1 day remote
  • In-person interviews required
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO & 401K

#LI-MF2
#INDOEM

About the Company

E

Epitec, Inc

Epitec is a leading staffing and recruiting services company with a mission to make staffing personal. We go beyond traditional hiring by truly understanding our candidates and matching them with the perfect opportunities. We offer competitive compensation, career growth, and support throughout the entire process. Working with top Fortune 500 companies, we are recognized for our excellence with numerous awards, including Best & Brightest and diversity recognitions. At Epitec, we're redefining the future of employment. 

COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Professional Development, 401K, Employee Referral Program, Life Insurance
FOUNDED
1978
WEBSITE
https://epitec.com/