Evolving for a New Future
Cooper Standard, headquartered in Northville, Mich., with locations in 21 countries, is a leading global supplier of sealing and fluid handling systems and components. Utilizing our materials science and manufacturing expertise, we create innovative and sustainable engineered solutions for diverse transportation and industrial markets. Cooper Standard’s team of more than 22,000 team members (including contingent workers) are at the heart of our success, continuously improving our business and surrounding communities.
Areas of Interest
Accelerate Your Career in Manufacturing
Cooper Standard’s United States based manufacturing facilities are immediately looking to fill Associate level positions across locations and shifts.
Work with cutting-edge innovations for some of the top automakers and diverse industries such as footwear, building & construction, recreational vehicles and more.
I have held several roles within Cooper Standard over the years. I’ve primarily been in the program/applications engineering roles, including time as a lead customer site quality engineer. I’m now on the commercial side of the business working with multiple Tier customers. However, being one of the founding members of CAAN (the Company’s African American Network) is one of my greatest achievements. I enjoy helping promote diversity, inclusion and belonging initiatives which is very important to me.
James McClendon
Sales Account Manager (Northville, MI)
It’s truly a unique experience working for a company that lives true to their values, promotes a culture of diversity and encourages innovation. The atmosphere is full of creativity and new ideas, allowing fresh perspectives and solutions. There is an openness to try new approaches and embrace change, and this supports a positive work environment with colleagues and leadership. I always feel heard and valued and this motivates me in my daily work, which also leads to company success.
Jin Jing
Material Development Manager
(Shanghai, China)
Product development is the most stimulating part of my job. I get to use my experience, design guidelines and product process to develop a product design that meets customers’ expectations. Our smooth internal and external processes during a customer project bring me a lot of satisfaction and motivate me to improve daily. I’m proud to work at Cooper Standard and to be able to show the fruits of my labor when a new vehicle is launched on the market.
Gilles Riffaud
Senior Program Engineer (Vitré, France)
My favorite thing about my job is that every day, I find new challenges and a lot of possibilities for self-development. In the beginning, I was nervous during international calls but now enjoy interacting with others around the world and have developed new self-confidence. Thanks to my job at Cooper Standard, I have met my husband and new friends. I also started training for a half marathon as part of the Company’s fitness team in Poland.
Sylwia Zawojak
Program Manager (Dzierżoniów, Poland)
If you have a passion for people, development, and community both internal and external, Cooper Standard is the place to be. Cooper Standard sets the expectations high and works hard to ensure you meet your goals and objectives and that’s what I love most about this company. If you are willing to put forth the effort, you will join a team that is collaborating to drive value through culture, innovation and results. I’m so thankful for my opportunity at Cooper Standard!
Bradley Echols
Business Unit Manager (Spartanburg, U.S)
Having an opportunity to be part of the Cooper Standard brings me immense satisfaction. The company provides us with challenges to everyday. We learn to be better and commit ourselves with dedication to overcome every obstacle. In addition to believing in the company’s mission and values, I have a lot of admiration and pride in the team I work with, because I know that success is only achieved with the support and professionalism of each member.
Vanessa Leite
Laboratory Manager (Varginha, Brazil)
What I appreciate most about Cooper Standard is the culture and programs they provide to support their employees when life becomes challenging or unexpected. I was personally faced with a difficult life experience and Cooper Standard was there to support me through that time with empathy and flexibility. Cooper Standard understands that while we are employees, we are also parents, spouses and partners and they strive to support a healthy work-life balance.
Sabina Klasik-Koscielny
Director, Advanced Quality Planning and Quality Systems (Mannheim, Německo)
Cooper Standard prioritizes investing in its’ people, which is one of the things that makes it such a great place to work. They’ve allowed me to feel empowered and trusted to make decisions, while making a positive impact to the overall business. This is a strong driver in creating a positive culture at Cooper Standard, which gives us the ability to continuously serve each other and our Customers.
Zach Robbins
Account Manager (Northville, USA)
I enjoy working at Cooper Standard because of the day-to-day interactions with people around the world. I have been very fortunate since starting my career at Cooper Standard 20 years ago to be able to move into different functional roles; from Engineering, Sales, Innovation, and Product Strategy.
Dennis Kreft
Director, Product Strategy, Fluid Handling Systems (Northville, U.S)
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