Gentex Corporation

Engineering Project Manager

Gentex Corporation • $95K — $115K *
Grand Rapids, MI 49504In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years in product development, software development, manufacturing, or testing.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Outlook, Teams, Excel).
  • Leadership experience in engineering teams.
  • Experience in System Engineering including Electrical, Mechanical, or Software disciplines.

Responsibilities

  • Lead multiple engineering disciplines in product development.
  • Manage vendor relationships and communicate timelines to OEMs and customers.
  • Develop and supervise program requirements and technical specifications collaboratively.
  • Foster consensus and accountability among team members and experts.
  • Advocate for stakeholder expectations to development teams.
  • Communicate project goals and progress to senior leadership.
  • Identify and eliminate project roadblocks.
  • Conduct regular technical project launch meetings with action-oriented outcomes.

Benefits

  • On-site work at Gentex facilities; not eligible for remote work.
  • Opportunity to work in a collaborative cross-functional environment.
  • Engagement with advanced technologies in product development.
  • Professional development through teaching project management best practices.
Full Job Description
POSITION OVERVIEW

The Engineering Project Manager II will lead the engineering development of new products. This role leads Mechanical, Hardware, Software, and/or System Engineering disciplines to successful project outcomes.

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

WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Lead 2-4 Gentex Engineering disciplines in product development.
  • Work with outside vendors and communicate timelines and expectations with OEMs and customers.
  • Coordinate with product management, program management, and engineering teams to document and supervise program requirements and technical specifications and transform these into implementation roadmaps, balancing agile and waterfall methodologies to create achievable schedules and manage cross-functional dependencies.
  • Collaborate, build consensus, and ensure accountability with team members and subject matter experts to make decisions to meet project and customer requirements.
  • Advocate for stakeholders regarding expectations and communicate to development teams.
  • Communicate goals, progress, and process efficiencies to senior leadership.
  • Identify and remove roadblocks for the project team.
  • Coordinate regular technical project launch meetings with cross-functional engineering teams that are action oriented, result in clear notes covering outcomes and decisions, and next steps have identified due dates.
  • Release engineering artifacts including product software, Bill of Materials, and release notes according to established processes.
  • Teach and drive project management best practices throughout the organization.
  • Lead engineering quotations for existing technologies or applications projects by collaborating with customer facing groups to develop profitable product business cases.
  • Other duties as assigned.


HOW YOU'LL DO IT
  • Communicating effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey clear understanding, taking into account the unique needs of different audiences.
  • Action oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
  • Situation adaptability - Adapting approach and processes to match the shifting demands of different situations. Showing an openness to new ideas and handling uncertainty well. Assuming new responsibilities when necessary. Demonstrates the flexibility to adapt to changing environments. Adjusts approach to adapt to shifting demands.
  • Attention to detail - Ensuring information is complete and accurate; following up with others to ensure that agreements and commitments have been fulfilled.
  • Manage effective teams - Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals. Get the most out of your teams. Leverage diverse skills and perspectives of individual team members to achieve common goals.
  • Problem solving - Defining a problem, determining the cause, identifying, prioritizing and selecting alternatives for a solution, and implementing a solution.
  • Fostering teamwork - Building effective partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
  • Maintaining 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 of Science degree in Engineering or other related field, or a combination of equivalent education and relevant experience.
  • 5+ years of product development, software development, manufacturing, or testing experience in an engineering position.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office - Word, Outlook, Teams, Excel.
  • Leadership experience.
  • Experience leading System Engineering (e.g., Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Software) teams in product development.

WHAT WILL HELP
  • Experience working in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Design, or System Engineering.
  • Experience managing a project or leading a team.
  • Experience in Project or Program Management.
  • Experience in the Automotive, Aerospace, Medical, and Consumer Electronics Industries.
  • Familiarity with DOORS.
  • Experience with Microsoft Project or Smartsheet.
  • Experience with Jira.
  • An understanding of Agile and Waterfall.
  • ISO 26262 / ASIL experience.
  • ASPICE experience.

About Gentex Corporation

Gentex Corporation is a leading supplier of automotive electronics and related products. We design, develop, and manufacture advanced electronic systems and components for the automotive industry, including automatic-dimming rearview mirrors, smart mirrors, and other advanced driver-assist systems. Our products are used by major automakers around the world, and we are committed to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction. We are also a leading supplier of fire protection products, including smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. Gentex Corporation is headquartered in Zeeland, Michigan, and has operations in the United States, Europe, and Asia.
Learn more about Gentex Corporation
Size
4,998 employees
Market Cap
$6.3 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$347.5 million
Founded
1974
5 Year Trend
+0.6%
Revenue
$1.6 billion
NASDAQ
GNTX
* Ladders Estimates

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