EPB & Foundation Brake Pursuit Leader

BWI Group is a premier chassis supplier that designs and manufactures brake and suspension systems for the automotive market. We are a fast-paced, global organization employing some of the best and brightest minds in the industry.

We are currently hiring for a Pursuit Leader – EPB & Foundation Brakes
. If you meet these requirements and believe you have a passion for making a real difference in an industry, we would like to hear from you.

Location
: Brighton, MI

• Lead major Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) and foundation brake business pursuits in North America.
• Drive the entire pursuit cycle: opportunity identification, technical alignment, customer engagement, proposal development, and negotiation.
• Act as the technical and commercial interface with OEM customers, ensuring BWI solutions meet performance, cost, and timing requirements.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key NA OEMs and Tier-1 partners to position BWI as a preferred brake system supplier.
• Collaborate with global engineering, product management, and sales teams to define pursuit strategies and execute go-to-market plans.
• Monitor competitive landscape and market trends to refine business pursuit strategies.
• Ensure seamless handover from pursuit to program execution, supporting launch success.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field).
• Strong technical background in foundation brakes and EPB systems — including design, performance, validation, and vehicle integration.
• Proven track record of leading successful business pursuits in the automotive sector.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills with the ability to balance technical trade-offs with business objectives.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills; ability to influence at all levels internally and externally.

• Advanced degree in Engineering or MBA.
• 5+ years of experience in braking systems engineering, program management, or business development.
• Established network and customer relationships with major North American OEMs.
• Familiarity with automotive sourcing processes, RFQ/RFI management, and cost modeling.
• Experience working in a global organization with cross-functional and cross-cultural teams.

Required Travel: up to 30%

Benefits are effective starting on your first day of employment! We offer:

• Healthcare (Medical/Dental/Vision)
• 401(k) Program w/ company match
• Life Insurance and Disability
• 15 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Time

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.