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 Mechanical Engineer 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 continuous improvement, implementing and revising processes to maximize efficiency and meet customer expectations.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Monitor production process to improve; product flow, yield, and uptime.
Optimize current equipment and improve process capabilities.
Develop the team to utilize problem solving techniques and methods, and provide leadership in the identification, analysis, and resolution of issues.
Lead continuous improvement efforts within the line support team and manage product and process improvement initiatives on the production line
Identify and implement process improvements to eliminate variation in the production process caused by equipment and/or product design.
Prioritize projects and issues that are associated with the production line using best business practices.
Leverage technical resources to incorporate line improvements and remove barriers.
Represent the production team by interfacing with other departments to ensure that quality and customer requirements are met. Work with production Group Leaders, 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 to maintain and improve process capability
Mentor incoming PSEs, focusing on developing technical skills and problem-solving issues.
Assist in 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 and accurate; following up with others to ensure that agreements and commitments have been fulfilled.
Champion Change - Understanding the need for change and helps planning for and accommodating it 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, determining the cause, identifying, prioritizing and selecting alternatives for a solution, and implementing a solution.
Optimizing Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
Mentoring and Coaching - Providing timely guidance and feedback (both positive and constructive) to help others recognize strengths and development opportunities. Inviting tough conversations.
Maintaining a high level of honesty, integrity, and confidentiality with respect to company matters.
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.
WHAT TO BRING
Bachelor’s degree in a technical, scientific or related field.
1+ years of manufacturing experience.
Ability to understand/use SolidWorks, PLC’s and other manufacturing software platforms beneficial.
Ability to learn and network the organization.
Proven analytical ability to understand and solve technical issues in a team-oriented environment.
Inclination and willingness to get involved directly on the production floor.
Flexibility with work schedule to accommodate production and business needs, including occasional travel for vendor and customer visits.
WHAT WILL HELP
Commitment to create a team-based culture.
Self-motivation and ability to work with minimal supervision.
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 [email protected]. 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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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a technical, scientific, or related field
- At least 1 year of manufacturing experience
- Ability to understand and use SolidWorks, PLCs, and other manufacturing software platforms
- Proven analytical ability to understand and solve technical issues in a team-oriented environment
- Willingness to work directly on the production floor
- Flexibility with work schedule to accommodate production and business needs
- Ability to travel occasionally for vendor and customer visits
Gentex Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Gentex Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Gentex Corporation.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes multiple plan designs (PPO and CDHP) with HSA/FSA options, plus short- and long‑term disability and life insurance. Some locations provide an on‑site health clinic, adding convenient access to care.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include an employer‑matched 401(k) with a 5% company match mentioned and an Employee Stock Purchase Program. Salaried roles may also receive stock equity bonuses.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Quarterly profit‑sharing bonuses are available and often viewed as a strong part of total compensation. Total rewards are sometimes characterized as good for the area when these bonuses are included.
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What We Do
Gentex is a global, high technology electronics company that is managed by engineers and others who understand the freedom and discipline that's required to run an entrepreneurial company. We are a unique, profitable company that is vertically integrated in highly automated electronics, CMOS camera development and manufacturing, vacuum coatings, and glass bending and fabrication. We specialize in a broad spectrum of technologies and processes to deliver high quality products to the automotive, aerospace and fire protection industries. Thank you for visiting the Gentex Corporation (“Gentex”) LinkedIn page. This page is intended to share information about Gentex, its products and corporate culture. If you have specific questions about Gentex, please call our main phone number at 616.772.1800. Any content, views, opinions and/or responses to questions uploaded, expressed or submitted by third parties on the Gentex LinkedIn page, other than the content provided by Gentex, are solely the views, opinions and responsibility of the person submitting them and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Gentex. Gentex reserves the right to terminate any user's ability to access this LinkedIn page, and to edit or delete any material it deems inappropriate and/or in violation of any Gentex policy, including but not limited to: Equal Employment Opportunity, Discrimination and Harassment, Workplace Violence, Non-Solicitation, Conflict of Interest, Confidentiality, and Insider Trading.
