Where Every Car Starts Its Life.

Michigan has been the heartbeat of American automotive manufacturing for over a century. One in five jobs in the state traces back to this industry.

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1.2M+

Jobs in Michigan tied directly or indirectly to the automotive industry.

$348B

contributed to Michigan's economy annually by the automotive and mobility industry.

#1

Top state in the nation for automotive industry by Business Facilities.

Key Companies Driving Growth

The Big Three never left Michigan and they brought thousands of suppliers with them. Here are the companies shaping the state's automotive future.

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General Motors

GM's global headquarters sits in the Renaissance Center in downtown Detroit and the company operates multiple assembly, stamping, and powertrain plants across Michigan.

🌐 ~ 76,000 U.S. employees

Ford Motor Company

Ford's world headquarters in Dearborn is home to its design, engineering, and global strategy operations. Ford employs tens of thousands across Michigan and is actively expanding its EV and battery workforce.

🌐 ~ 55,000 U.S. employees

Stellantis

Stellantis operates its North American headquarters in Auburn Hills and runs major assembly operations in Detroit, Sterling Heights, and Warren. It builds the Ram 1500 pickup, Jeep Grand Cherokee, and Dodge Charger across its Michigan plants, employing thousands of UAW-represented production workers throughout the state.

🌐 ~40,000 U.S. employees

Why Technicians Choose Michigan

Global Automotive Capital

Michigan has been the center of American car-making since Henry Ford built the first moving assembly line in Highland Park in 1913. Today, 25 OEMs have headquarters or technology centers here.

EV Transition Is Happening Right Here

From 2020 to 2025, Michigan attracted $37 billion in automotive investment, more than any other state. GM's Ultium battery plants, Ford's Rouge EV Center, and a wave of supplier retooling are all creating new categories of jobs that did not exist five years ago.

Industry Focused Training Pipeline

The University of Michigan, Michigan State, Wayne State, and Michigan Tech all run programs designed in direct partnership with automakers.

Union Wages and Protections

UAW membership at GM, Ford, and Stellantis plants comes with industry-leading wages, comprehensive benefits, defined pension plans, and job security protections that are hard to find elsewhere in American manufacturing.

Opportunities in Michigan’s Automotive Sector

Vehicle Assembly Technician

Build cars, trucks, and SUVs on the production lines at GM, Ford, and Stellantis plants across Michigan. UAW membership comes with strong wages, benefits, and job protections.

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Vehicle Assembly Technician

Program, install, and maintain industrial robots on Michigan’s assembly lines. Demand for technicians who can operate and service robotic systems is rapidly growing.

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Automotive Engineer

Design next-generation powertrains, body systems, ADAS features, and EV platforms at major automakers or one of Michigan’s 900+ engineering and R&D firms.

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900+

Auto Tech Firms

Ready to Launch Your Automotive Career in Michigan?

Whether you are building F-150 Lightnings at Ford, next-gen EV batteries at GM, Ram trucks at Stellantis, or autonomous systems at Michigan's 900+ auto tech firms, the state offers automotive careers that truly matter.

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