Overview
OEM Change Coordinator Jobs in Sterling Heights, MI at Bestop
About Bestop
Bestop designs, engineers, and manufactures soft tops, accessories, and security products for Jeep, Bronco, and off-road vehicles under the Bestop, Softopper, and Tuffy Security Products brands. Our engineering team in Sterling Heights, MI works directly with OEM partners like Ford, GM, and Stellantis, and coordinates closely with our manufacturing facility in Toluca, Mexico.
Position Summary
We’re looking for a driven, detail-oriented OEM Change Coordinator to join our OEM Engineering team. You’ll sit at the center of how engineering changes move through our business, owning the day-to-day review, coordination, execution, distribution, verification, and documentation of every Change Notice and Engineering Change Request that comes across your desk. You’ll be the quality control checkpoint between Engineering, Purchasing, and Finance, working directly inside our OEM customers’ portals, keeping bills of material current, and making sure the numbers behind every change are accurate before they go out the door.
What You’ll Do
● Engineering Change Coordination: You’ll collect and organize the information behind every engineering change, and manage the day-to-day review, execution, distribution, verification, and documentation of Change Notices (CNs) and Engineering Change Requests (ECRs).
● OEM Portal Management: You’ll own and maintain change data in OEM customer portals, including e-Supplier Connect, GM Supply Power, Ford Ariba and other customer systems, keeping CNs and ECRs current and accurate.
● Bills of Material & Cost: You’ll update bills of material as changes require, collect cost-per-part data from Engineering and Purchasing, roll up price breakdowns, and determine base pricing with markups as ECRs occur.
● Cross-Functional Liaison: You’ll serve as the ongoing point of contact between Engineering, Purchasing, and Manufacturing, planning, communicating, and coordinating project change activity, and sitting in on Engineering, Purchasing, and Finance meetings as needed.
● Process Improvement: You’ll spot and drive improvements that make change and configuration management more efficient, reliable, and cost-effective.
● Quality & Compliance: You’ll keep your work aligned with our quality management system and IATF requirements, and support quality and audit activity as needed.
● Customer & Supplier Support: You’ll act as a liaison to customer design staff and suppliers, including occasional off-site assignments.
What You’ll NeedRequired
● You have a bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience in the automotive field.
● You communicate clearly, in writing and in person, and you build relationships easily across teams.
● You’re organized, and you manage your time well even when priorities shift midday.
● You’re comfortable in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
● You have some familiarity with project management approaches and tools.
● You think analytically, and you work effectively with people at every level of the organization.
● You thrive in a fast-paced environment and adjust easily when priorities change.
● You pay close attention to detail, and you’re comfortable working in a diverse environment.
Nice to Have
● You’ve worked hands-on with OEM supplier portals (e-Supplier Connect, GM Supply Power, Ariba, etc).
● You have NetSuite or comparable ERP experience.
● You’ve had exposure to IATF 16949 quality systems or audit support in an automotive environment.
● You’ve worked with tooling programs, cost recovery, or supplier negotiations.
What to Expect Day to Day
● You’ll be able to lift objects weighing up to 25–30 lbs, and to lift and carry up to 40 lbs.
● You’ll travel to customers, other Bestop locations, and suppliers as needed.
● You’ll be onsite at our Sterling Heights, MI facility.
Compensation & Hiring Range
You’ll earn $80,000 – $90,000 per year. Final compensation is based on your relevant experience, education, and skills.
What You’ll Get
● A competitive salary and 401(k) with company match (100% of first 1%, plus 50% of contributions 2–6%).
● Comprehensive health benefits through Cigna: medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA options, EAP, and life insurance.
● Company profit sharing.
● Generous PTO, paid holidays, and ongoing professional development support.
● An employee discount on Bestop, Softopper, and Tuffy products.
Recruitment Timeline
Application close: Friday, August 14, 2026
First-round interviews (Teams): Week of August 17, 2026
Target start date: Monday, September 7, 2026
Equal Employment Opportunity
Bestop is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, height, weight, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, including those protected under the Michigan Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act and the Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act.
Notice to Recruiters & Staffing Agencies
We are managing this recruitment directly and do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from staffing agencies or third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited contact will be disregarded.
Pay: $80,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience managing engineering changes, bills of material, or ECR/ECN documentation, either in the automotive industry or a comparable manufacturing environment? Please briefly describe
- Have you worked with OEM supplier portals such as e-Supplier Connect/Web RFQ, Ariba, or similar systems? If yes, which ones?
- Do you have experience with NetSuite or a comparable ERP system (SAP, Oracle, etc.)?
Ability to Commute:
- Sterling Heights, MI 48311 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: OEM Change Coordinator
Company: Bestop
Location: Sterling Heights, MI
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