Manufacturing Engineer

gentex; Zeeland (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Gentex in Zeeland, MI is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II to drive technical problem solving and continuous improvement on the manufacturing line. You will work as part of a team to maximize efficiency and meet customer expectations.

The role focuses on optimizing equipment, leading process improvements, mentoring engineers, and collaborating with departments to ensure quality. A strong analytical mindset and hands-on floor presence are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical, scientific, or related field.
• 1+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Ability to learn and network the organization.
• Proven analytical ability to understand and solve technical issues in a team-oriented environment.
• Inclination to work directly on the production floor.
• Flexibility with work schedule, including occasional travel for vendors and customer visits.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production processes to improve product flow, yield, and uptime.
• Lead continuous improvement and process capability via equipment optimization.
• Mentor PSEs and drive problem solving on the production line.
• Interface with other departments to ensure quality and customer requirements.
• Own 8D/RMA responses and drive corrective actions.
• Develop control plans, FMEAs, process flow charts, and assembly drawings.
• Promote a safe, compliant workplace and follow company policies.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Planning & organizing

Mentoring and coaching

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical, scientific, or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

PLCs

Manufacturing software

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 ManufacturingEngineer II is the catalyst for technical problem solving and continuous improvement on the manufacturing line.This role works as part of a team dedicated to implementing and revising processestomaximize efficiency and meet customer expectations.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Monitor production process toimprove;product flow, yield,anduptime.

• Optimizecurrent equipment and improve process capabilities.

• Develop the team toutilizeproblem solving techniques and methods,and provide leadershipin the identification, analysis, and resolution of issues.

• Lead continuous improvement efforts within the line support teamand manage product and process improvement initiatives on the production line.

• Identifyand implement process improvements toeliminatevariation in the production process caused by equipment and/or product design.

• Prioritize projects and issues that are associated with the production lineusing best business practices.

• Leveragetechnicalresources toincorporateline improvementsand remove barriers.

• Represent the production team byinterfacingwith other departmentsto ensure that quality and customer requirements are met. Work with production GroupLeaders,Production Support Engineers (PSEs),and team members to resolve quality issues, line rejects/RMA(Return Materials Authorization).

• Owns technical responses to 8D/RMA quality concerns and control methods tomaintainand improve process capability

• Mentor incoming PSEs, focusing on developing technical skills andproblem-solvingissues.

• Assistin the development of Control Plans, FMEA’s, Process Flow Charts and Assembly Drawings.

• Other duties as assigned.

HOW YOU’LL DO IT

• Attention to Detail-Ensuring information is complete andaccurate; following up with others to ensure that agreements and commitments have been fulfilled.

• Champion Change-Understanding the need for change and helpsplanningfor andaccommodatingit as creatively and positively as possible.

• Planning and Aligning-Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.

• Problem Solving-Defining a problem,determiningthe cause,identifying,prioritizingand selecting alternatives for a solution, and implementing a solution.

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

• Mentoring and Coaching-Providingtimelyguidance and feedback (both positive and constructive) to help others recognize strengths and development opportunities. Inviting tough conversations.

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

• Complying withallcompany policies and procedures, safety regulations, company safety policies and safely perform all duties, including but not limited to, promoting a safe workplace.

WHAT TO BRING

• Bachelor’sdegree ina technical,scientific,or relatedfield.

• 1+ years of manufacturing experience.

• Ability to learn and network the organization.

• Proven analytical ability to understand and solve technical issues in ateam-orientedenvironment.

• Inclination and willingness to get involved directly on the production floor.

• Flexibility with workscheduleto accommodate productionand businessneeds, including occasional travel forvendorsand customer visits.

WHAT WILL HELP

• Commitment to create ateam-basedculture.

• Self-motivationand ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Ability to understand/use SolidWorks,PLC’sand other manufacturing software platforms.

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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