Additive Manufacturing Engineer

Gentex Corporation; Zeeland (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Gentex Corporation in Zeeland, MI is seeking an Additive Manufacturing Engineer II to advance manufacturing methods from concept to finished prototype, including process planning, printing, post-processing, painting, and assembly support.

You will work with Design Engineering and Prototype teams to optimize processes, develop rapid tooling, inspect parts, and ensure manufacturability while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in additive manufacturing or similar roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving in electronic or electromechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and optimize print files, select materials and parameters.
• Develop post-processing workflows.
• Improve paint preparation and application techniques for cosmetic quality.
• Create and update manufacturing work instructions to improve efficiency.
• Troubleshoot printing issues and improve machine utilization.
• Support equipment qualification and preventive maintenance.
• Coordinate prototype builds with Design Engineering and Prototype teams.
• Design, fabricate, and validate rapid tooling for prototype manufacturing.
• Inspect parts for defects and dimensional conformance.
• Maintain safety and documentation compliance.

Skills

Additive manufacturing

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Engineering drawings

Manufacturing documentation

Job description

At Gentex, you’ll help create innovative technologies that improve how people live, travel, and stay connected. Join a company driven by quality products across an evolving range of industries.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Additive Manufacturing Engineer II develops and improves manufacturing methods while supporting prototype development and low-volume production. This role is responsible for executing engineering projects from concept through finished prototype, including process planning, additive manufacturing, rapid tool design and fabrication, post-processing, painting, assembly support, and manufacturing documentation.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Independently prepare and optimize print files, selecting appropriate materials and print parameters.

• Develop consistent post-processing workflows.

• Optimize paint preparation and application techniques, improving cosmetic quality and repeatability.

• Develop and update manufacturing work instructions to improve process efficiency and reduce waste.

• Troubleshoot printing issues and improve machine utilization.

• Support equipment qualification and preventive maintenance including qualifications of new materials and equipment.

• Perform advanced finishing operations and prepare printed components for finishing and assembly

• Inspect parts for visible defects and dimensional conformance.

• Work directly with Design Engineering and Prototype teams to coordinate prototype builds, develop recommendations for process improvements, and support prototype objectives and manufacturability.

• Design, fabricate, and validate rapid tooling used for prototype manufacturing, assembly, forming, bonding, fixturing, and testing applications.

• Other duties as assigned.

HOW YOU’LL DO IT

• Individual Efficiency - Effectively managing time and resources so that individual work is completed efficiently.

• Optimizing Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.

• Quality Focus - Promoting and maintaining high standards of work, looking for ways to improve products and services, while encouraging coworkers to do so as well.

• Situational Adaptability – Assuming new responsibilities when necessary.

• Action Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

• Analytical Thinking - Tackling a problem by using a logical, systematic, and sequential approach.

• Maintainingahigh levelof honesty, integrity, and confidentiality with respect to company matters.

• Complyingwithall company policies and procedures, safety regulations, company safety policies and safely perform all duties,including but not limited to, promotinga safe workplace.

WHAT TO BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent combination of education and technical experience.

• 3+ years of technical experience in additive manufacturing or similar role.

• Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in electronic or electromechanical systems.

• Working knowledge of engineering documentationmethodologiesand tools,CAD models, engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.

• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and prototype or production builds.

• Proficiencyin Microsoft Office Suite.

WHAT WILL HELP

• Experience with CAD software and engineering drawings.

• Knowledge and experience with surface preparation on various materials to painting and finishing.

Gentex is an equal opportunity employer

Gentex extends equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees regardless of an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), disability, marital status, military service, height, weight, genetic information, or any other reason protected by law.

Assistance

Gentex is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. For accommodation requests, email us at [e-mail]. Gentex will not discriminate against any qualified individual who can perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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