Engineering Project Manager II

Gentex Corporation•Zeeland, MI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Project Manager II leads the engineering development of new products and guides Mechanical, Hardware, Software, and/or System Engineering disciplines toward successful project outcomes. The position is performed on site at Gentex facilities and is not eligible for remote work. The role coordinates engineering teams, vendors, OEMs, customers, product management, and program management to establish and manage requirements, technical specifications, schedules, roadmaps, and cross-functional dependencies. It also supports project execution, engineering release processes, project management practices, and engineering quotations for existing technologies or applications projects. The role requires effective communication, adaptability, attention to detail, problem solving, teamwork, and leadership. The employee must maintain honesty, integrity, and confidentiality, comply with company policies and safety regulations, and help promote a safe workplace.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or another related field, or a combination of equivalent education and relevant experience.
At least 5 years of product development, software development, manufacturing, or testing experience in an engineering position.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Teams, and Excel.
Leadership experience.
Experience leading System Engineering teams, such as Electrical, Mechanical, or Software Engineering teams, in product development.

Nice To Haves

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, or Consumer Electronics industries.
Familiarity with DOORS.
Experience with Microsoft Project or Smartsheet.
Experience with Jira.
Understanding of Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
ISO 26262 / ASIL experience.
ASPICE experience.

Responsibilities

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, translate them into implementation roadmaps, balance agile and waterfall methodologies, create achievable schedules, and manage cross-functional dependencies.
Collaborate with team members and subject matter experts to build consensus, ensure accountability, and make decisions that meet project and customer requirements.
Advocate for stakeholders regarding expectations and communicate those expectations to development teams.
Communicate goals, progress, and process efficiencies to senior leadership.
Identify and remove roadblocks for the project team.
Coordinate regular, action-oriented technical project launch meetings with cross-functional engineering teams, producing clear notes on outcomes and decisions and assigning due dates to next steps.
Release engineering artifacts, including product software, Bills of Materials, and release notes, according to established processes.
Teach and promote project management best practices throughout the organization.
Lead engineering quotations for existing technologies or applications projects, collaborating with customer-facing groups to develop profitable product business cases.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Communicate effectively with audiences through appropriate communication modes.
Take on new opportunities and challenges with urgency, energy, and enthusiasm.
Adapt approaches and processes to changing situations and assume new responsibilities when necessary.
Ensure information is complete and accurate and follow up on agreements and commitments.
Build effective teams and partnerships, leverage diverse skills and perspectives, and work collaboratively toward shared objectives.
Define problems, determine causes, identify and prioritize alternatives, and implement solutions.
Maintain honesty, integrity, and confidentiality regarding company matters.
Comply with company policies, procedures, and safety regulations, perform duties safely, and promote a safe workplace.