Senior Global Marketing Communications Specialist- Auburn Hills

Position: Global Marketing Communications Sr. Specialist

At Nexteer, our strength lies in the diversity of our team—each member contributing unique backgrounds, experiences, and aspirations. We believe this diversity fuels our innovation, broadens our perspectives, and propels our collective growth.

For over a century, we’ve been innovators in the automotive industry. Our vision is clear - we are a global leading motion control technology company accelerating mobility to be safe, green and exciting. Our unwavering commitment to Quality, Collaboration, Integrity, and Accountability guides us as we solve motion control challenges for our global customers. If you’re ready to join a dynamic team that drives change and makes a difference, Nexteer welcomes you!

About the Role:

This position supports Nexteer’s global marketing communications, brand-building initiatives & market assessments across current & new entry sectors, as well as across Nexteer’s existing & future product portfolio. The role directly reports to the Global Marketing Communications & Brand Manager & complements brand, content & external communications efforts through strong execution, analysis & design capabilities. Candidate has option to choose locations between our WHQ in Auburn Hills, MI or our US Technical Center in Saginaw, MI & is based on a hybrid schedule.

Please note the anticipated start date for this position is early 2026.

Key Responsibilities

As the Global Marketing Communications Sr. Specialist, you will be responsible to:

• Support marketing communications, brand building & market assessments among current & new sectors as well as across Nexteer’s current & potential new products
• Directly support the Global Marketing Communications & Brand Manager
• Develop marketing content, presentations & visual assets aligned with Nexteer brand standards & messaging guidelines
• Support market & competitive assessments to inform competitive positioning & messaging
• Collaborate with global & regional stakeholders across the Global Communications Team, as well as Sales, Product Lines, Engineering, R&D, etc.
• Support external communications initiatives including campaigns, events & thought leadership

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of experience in B2B, industrial, automotive or technology-focused marketing preferred
• Strong written & verbal communication skills, plus familiarity with AP writing style
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into compelling messages for a wide range of audiences
• Strong organizational & project coordination skills
• Creative aptitude with attention to brand consistency
• Ability to work effectively both independently & within global, matrixed teams
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) strongly desired
• Excel & data analysis ability considered a bonus

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business or related field.

About Nexteer

Nexteer Automotive is a global leader in advanced steering and motion control systems, enabling intuitive, safe, and comfortable mobility for drivers around the world. Our innovative product portfolio includes Electric Power Steering (EPS), Steer-by-Wire™, Driveline, and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) technologies that support electrification, software-defined vehicles, and autonomous driving.

With approximately 13,000 employees and operations in more than 20 manufacturing plants and multiple technical centers globally, Nexteer partners with nearly every major global and regional automotive manufacturer.

Employment Agencies

Employment agencies are an important component of our talent acquisition strategy, and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. We will not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies for any employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Nexteer Automotive or directly to hiring managers in any form without a signed Nexteer Automotive Agency Agreement on file, and search engagement for that position, will be deemed unsolicited in nature, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired as a result of the referral or through other means. Additionally, any resume submitted without a contract in place will be considered Nexteer Automotive property and no fees will be paid to the agency if the candidate is hired.

Please note, agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by a member of Nexteer’s Human Resources team. No other Nexteer employee is authorized to bind Nexteer to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by an agency.