Design Systems software firm adds 30 positions, broadens market base

For a long time, most Design Systems work revolved around the automotive industry. However, the Farmington Hills-based company is crediting a lot of its recent growth toward its efforts to broaden its customer base.

"We've been diversifying," Schneider says. "That's been our big push."

The 27-year-old company provides and manages engineering and integration software for a number of industrial customers. Five years ago, a vast majority of those were automotive-based. Since then, especially in the last couple of years, the company has been targeting more defense, heavy equipment, and aerospace customers. They now make up about 10-15 percent of Design Systems' client base.

Diversification and increased business from automotive clients has allowed Design Systems to make 30 hires in the last year. It now employs 150 people and a few independent contractors and co-op students. More hires are expected.

Source: John Schneider, manager of business development for Design Systems
Writer: Jon Zemke

Design Systems software firm adds 30 positions, broadens market base

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