Manufacturing Engineer
Gentex · Zeeland, MI
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 1+ years
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 24 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Gentex (automotive) in Zeeland, MI. Join a company driven by quality products across an evolving range of industries.
- They ask for
- 1+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause, FMEA, Control plans, PLC, SolidWorks
- Openings
- 2 with this title at this site
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About the role
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.
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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 Manufacturing 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 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
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 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 vendors and customer visits.
What will help
- •Commitment to create a team-based culture.
- •Self-motivation and ability to work with minimal supervision.
- •Ability to understand/use SolidWorks, PLC’s and other manufacturing software platforms.
Assistance
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