Program Manager - Electronic Manufacturing Services

Gentex Corporation; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Gentex Corporation is seeking a Program Manager III to lead end‑to‑end execution of major engineering changes and product introductions. You will mentor other program managers and serve as the escalation point for risks related to cost, quality, and schedules, with on-site work required at Gentex facilities.

You will drive strategic program planning, integration across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and commercial teams, and ensure adherence to Gentex development processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• 4+ years of progressive product development and/or manufacturing experience within the automotive sector is preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of program and project management methodologies including risk management, cost control and scheduling.
• Mastery of automotive standards and requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee multiple product development programs including engineering changes and products consisting of new and existing technologies.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Program management

Risk management

Cost control

Schedule management

Automotive standards

MS Office

Product development experience

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 IIIis responsible forleading end to end execution of major engineering changes and product introductions in support of new and existing business, working with internal teams to develop strategies in alignment with Gentex product development processes and customer requirements. The Program Manager III serves as a technical and program leadership resource, mentoring other program managers and acting as a primary escalation point for significant program risks related to cost, quality, timing, resources, and customer commitments.

Location : This position requires on-site work at Gentex facilities. This role is not eligible for remote work.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Lead and oversee multiple product development programs includingengineering changes and products consisting of new and existing technologies.

• Support pre-sales activities, strategy, product definition.

• Develop program scope andassureproduct timing, quality and delivery expectations are achieved.

• Proactivelyidentify, communicate, and drive resolution of key program issuesimpactingcost, quality, timing, resources, and customer specifications.

• Adhere to the Gentex product development process.

• Establish and manage integrated program plans and budgets, ensuring disciplined cost control and schedule adherence across the product lifecycle.

• Promote manufacturing commonality, scalability, cost efficiency, and complexity reduction across product lines, ensuringnewdesignsleverageproven parts and production ready practices.

• Ensure newdesignsleverage proven parts, methods, and production ready practicesthat balanceinnovation with manufacturability and long-term supportability.

• Lead program reviews, product launches, and cross functional governance meetingswith engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and commercial teams.

• Contribute to organizational initiatives related to process improvement, product roadmap execution, and continuous improvement in program execution.

• Coach and mentor other program managers,establishingand promoting best practices in program management.

• Other duties as assigned.

HOW YOU’LL DO IT

• StrategicMindset - Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.

• CustomerFocus-Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.

• ProjectManagement-Applying knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to manage and meet project requirements.

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

• Complying withall Company 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’s degree in a related field.

• 7+yearsof progressive product development and/or manufacturing experience within the applicable line of business.

• Demonstrated success leading complex, cross‑functional programs with significant customer engagement and business impact.

• Advancedworking knowledge of program and project management methodologies, including risk management, cost control, schedule management, and cross‑functional integration.

• Mastery of automotive standards and requirements.

• Proficiencyin Microsoft Office Suite.

WHAT WILL HELP

• At least3-5 years ofexperienceapplying project/program management fundamentals in an automotive product development environment.

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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