Deployment Specialist at Steelhead Technologies in Brighton, MI

Steelhead Technologies is on a mission to build the ERP that powers manufacturing. Our cloud-based platform is purpose-built for job shops — the powder coaters, platers, anodizers, heat treaters, and fabricators at the heartbeat of manufacturing. We give shops real-time visibility into their operations, eliminate paper-based inefficiencies, and bring AI to the shop floor through features like automated order entry and intelligent reporting.

Our vision is simple: move manufacturing forward. Everything we build is in service of our north star — shops using Steelhead.

Our Values

• Customer Obsession - Create dream outcomes for customers.
• Relentless Curiosity - Understand from first principles.
• Integrity - Everything we do is built on trust.
• Ownership - Success is not an accident
• Conviction - Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, you're right.

About the role

This is a full-time, on-site position in Brighton, MI. As a Deployment Specialist, you will be the bridge between Steelhead’s technology and our customers’ success. In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to drive value, build long-term relationships, and support continuous improvement in our deployment processes. You’ll guide and assist organizations through deployment, deliver hands-on training, and ensure smooth adoption of the Steelhead platform.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS ROLE

• You will play a pivotal role in helping Steelhead customers achieve real results and maximize the value of their Steelhead investment.
• You will gain exposure to a wide range of industries and learn how different businesses operate —from ownership and management to production and front-office teams.
• You will expand your skillset in project management and communication.
• This role provides great, long-term opportunities for motivated individuals that are looking to grow.

WHY JOIN STEELHEAD TECHNOLOGIES?

• Be part of an innovative company driving transformation in the job shop sector.
• Work in a collaborative, high energy environment where your contributions make a direct impact.
• Opportunity to grow your career while working to support our vision to elevate manufacturing.
• Competitive pay and benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance.

What you'll do
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Customer Success Organization (deployment, customer support, and customer outcomes) in all capacities, largely comprising of configuration and training (internal and external) tasks.
• Assist and train customers in their deployment of the Steelhead software.
• Travel to customer locations around the United States to support the Customer Success organization.
• Consistently pursue continuous improvement opportunities in the deployment process, tools, cross functional collaboration, customer training, etc.
• Respond to customer phone calls, text messages, and emails promptly; provide critical knowledge and technical support.
• Build relationships with customer contacts to create advocates of Steelhead. Generate trust and credibility at multiple levels in existing accounts.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, on-site team environment.
• Curiosity is key, we are a customer obsessed organization
• Strong work ethic, coachable, motivated, and resilient—thrives in a fast-paced, customer-facing role.
• Experience in the manufacturing or software industry is a plus but not required.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 30-50%
• This job requires US work authorization

LEARN MORE

Visit our website at gosteelhead.com. To learn more about Steelhead and how we help job shops get ahead with Steelhead, check out gosteelhead.com!