Consultant, Automotive Engineering Services

Client Relationship Consultant

Actalent Services (formerly EASi LLC) is hiring a Client Relationship Consultant with automotive experience for a role offering part-time flexibility (~20 hours/week) to support the growth and expansion of Actalent's engineering services across the industry. This individual will partner internally with Actalent's engineering leadership and business development leaders to develop and implement a new engineering sales strategy to target clients aligned to this consultant's previous industry experience. The Client Relationship Consultant will ultimately help accelerate growth by providing industry and client insights while leveraging executive-level relationships to broker and forge new partnerships. Qualified candidates will possess engineering, sales or executive level experience with a major automotive OEM who is able to bring strong industry credibility, trusted relationships, and a desire to support the growth of both onsite engineering services programs and project outsourcing engagements.

This role offers part-time flexibility (~20 hrs/week with flexibility on days/times) for qualified individuals who are local and able to meet in-person with leadership in our Troy delivery center as needed.

Essential Functions

• Leverage industry network to broker and serve as industry liaison with Actalent Services leaders to senior leaders across automotive and transportation organizations
• Facilitate and broker high-value executive meetings that lead to qualified sales opportunities and expanded partnerships
• Advise Actalent leadership on industry trends, customer priorities, and organizational dynamics within automotive and transportation markets
• Partner with Services Sales and Delivery teams to align capabilities, past performance, and solution positioning to client needs
• Shape and refine value messaging and industry-specific differentiators for use in the marketplace
• Provide strategic input on service delivery approaches and technical capabilities to support successful project execution
• Review and enhance marketing materials and thought-leadership content in collaboration with the marketing team
• Deliver concise activity updates and executive-level insights through weekly reporting and periodic status presentations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related discipline
• Minimum 15 years of professional experience in engineering, business development, or automotive product development industry
• Minimum 10 years of experience in executive, director-level or sales leadership roles required
• Prior experience working for automotive OEM at executive-level highly desired
• Strong communication skills with ability to engage and present to VP- and C-suite stakeholders required
• Growth or business development mindset with ability to mine industry network to support client stakeholder roadmap planning
• Business and financial savvy, with a solid understanding of how engineering services are sold, scoped, and delivered
• Strategic, collaborative, and motivated by helping organizations grow through relationships and execution
• Proven experience operating at the intersection of engineering, services, and executive engagement
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment (Troy Delivery Center and remote)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Detroit, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100.00 - $150.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Detroit, MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 30, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands.