Additive Manufacturing Engineer
Gentex · Zeeland, MI
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Gentex (automotive) in Zeeland, MI. Design, fabricate, and validate rapid tooling used for prototype manufacturing, assembly, forming, bonding, fixturing, and testing applications.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Tooling
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About the role
qualifications
of new materials and equipment.
- ✓Perform advanced finishing operations and p repare printed components for finishing and assembly
- ✓Inspect parts for visible defects and dimensional conformance.
- ✓Work directly with Design Engineering and Prototype teams to c oordinate prototype builds , develop recommendations for process improvements , and support prototype objectives and manufacturability.
- ✓Design, fabricate, and validate rapid tooling used for prototype manufacturing, assembly, forming, bonding, fixturing, and testing applications.
- ✓Other duties as assigned.
responsibilities
when necessary.
- ◆Action Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
- ◆Analytical Thinking - Tackling a problem by using a logical, systematic, and sequential approach.
- ◆Maintaining a high level of honesty, integrity, and confidentiality with respect to company matters.
- ◆Complying with all c ompany policies and procedures, safety regulations, company safety policies and safely perform all duties, including but not limited to, promoting a safe workplace.
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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 Additive Manufacturing Engineer II develops and improves manufacturing methods while supporting prototype development and low-volume production. This role is responsible for executing engineering projects from concept through finished prototype, including process planning, additive manufacturing, rapid tool design and fabrication, post-processing, painting, assembly support, and manufacturing documentation.
What you’ll do
- •Independently prepare and optimize print files, selecting appropriate materials and print parameters.
- •Develop consistent post-processing workflows.
- •Optimize paint preparation and application techniques, improving cosmetic quality and repeatability.
- •Develop and update manufacturing work instructions to improve process efficiency and reduce waste.
- •Troubleshoot printing issues and improve machine utilization .
- •Support equipment qualification and preventive maintenance including
How you’ll do it
- •Individual Efficiency - Effectively managing time and resources so that individual work is completed efficiently.
- •Optimizing Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
- •Quality Focus - Promoting and maintaining high standards of work, looking for ways to improve products and services, while encouraging coworkers to do so as well.
- •Situational Adaptability – Assuming new
What to bring
- •Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering , Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline , or equivalent combination of education and technical experience.
- •3+ years of technical experience in a dditive manufacturing or similar role.
- •Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in electronic or electromechanical systems.
- •Working knowledge of engineering documentation methodologies and tools, CAD models, engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
- •Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and prototype or production builds.
- •Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
What will help
- •Experience with CAD software and engineering drawings.
- •Knowledge and experience with surface preparation on various materials to painting and finishing.
Assistance
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