AM Engineer: Prototyping & Tooling Innovation

Gentex Corporation; Zeeland (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Gentex Corporation seeks an Additive Manufacturing Engineer II to advance manufacturing methods and prototype development for low-volume production. You will plan processes, optimize print files, and support painting and finishing to ensure cosmetic quality.

Collaboration with Design Engineering will drive manufacturability improvements and rapid tooling for prototypes. You’ll bring a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 3+ years in additive manufacturing, plus strong problem-solving and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of technical experience in additive manufacturing or similar role.
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in electronic or electromechanical systems.
• Knowledge of CAD models, engineering drawings, and engineering documentation methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Independently prepare and optimize print files, selecting materials and print parameters.
• Develop consistent post-processing workflows.
• Optimize paint preparation and application techniques for quality and repeatability.
• Develop and update manufacturing work instructions to improve efficiency.
• Troubleshoot printing issues and improve machine utilization.
• Support equipment qualification and preventive maintenance.
• Perform finishing operations and prepare parts for assembly.
• Inspect parts for defects and dimensional conformance.
• Coordinate prototype builds with Design Engineering and Prototype teams.
• Design, fabricate, and validate rapid tooling for prototype manufacturing.

Skills

CAD software

Engineering drawings

Microsoft Office

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineering, Industrial Engineering

Tools

Wiring diagrams

Technical documentation tools

Job description

Gentex Corporation seeks an Additive Manufacturing Engineer II to advance manufacturing methods and prototype development for low-volume production. You will plan processes, optimize print files, and support painting and finishing to ensure cosmetic quality.

Collaboration with Design Engineering will drive manufacturability improvements and rapid tooling for prototypes. You’ll bring a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 3+ years in additive manufacturing, plus strong problem-solving and