Program Manager

Gentex Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Gentex Corporation is seeking a Program Manager to coordinate product development for engineering changes and new or existing technologies. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage scope, ensure timing, and communicate with customers to meet requirements. A bachelor’s degree and 5–7 years of relevant experience are required.

This on-site role emphasizes cost control and process improvements. You will drive program launches, maintain schedules, and ensure quality across multiple projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of product development and/or manufacturing experience applicable to the designated line of business.
• Working knowledge of project or program management fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, kick-off and lead multiple product development programs including engineering changes and products consisting of new and existing technologies.
• Develop the program scope and assure product timing, quality and delivery expectations are achieved.
• Responsible for communication and escalation of key program issues impacting cost, quality, timing, resources, and customer specifications.
• Manage, monitor, and control cost and schedules of the assigned programs.
• Promote commonality of manufacture for economy of scale and complexity reduction.
• For new designs, utilize parts, methods, and practices, which are practical and realistic in actual production.
• Works with and leads program launch meetings with internal departments.
• Communicates and holds regular updates with the customer as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

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 Program Manager is both a customer and internal facing position. This position coordinates the product development for engineering changes in support of new or sold business by leading cross functional teams using the Gentex product development process to meet internal and customer expectations and requirements.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Initiate, kick-off and lead multiple product development programs including engineering changes and products consisting of new and existing technologies.
• Develop the program scope and assure product timing, quality and delivery expectations are achieved.
• Responsible for communication and escalation of key program issues impacting cost, quality, timing, resources, and customer specifications.
• Manage, monitor, and control cost and schedules of the assigned programs.
• Promote commonality of manufacture for economy of scale and complexity reduction.
• For new designs, utilize parts, methods, and practices, which are practical and realistic in actual production.
• Works with and leads program launch meetings with internal departments.
• Communicates and holds regular updates with the customer as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

HOW YOU’LL DO IT

• Contributes and supports on-going development process changes and improvements.
• Adhere to the Gentex product development process.
• Keep up to date on the latest requirements, certifications and or developments in their specific business line.
• Complying with all Company policies and procedures, safety regulations, company safety policies and safely perform all duties, including but not limited to, promoting a safe workplace.
• Maintaining a high level of honesty, integrity and confidentiality with respect to company matters.

WHAT TO BRING

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of product development and/or manufacturing experience applicable to the designated line of business.
• Working knowledge of project or program management fundamentals.

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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