Manufacturing Engineer - OEC Glass

Gentex CorporationZeeland, MI
Onsite

About The Position

Gentex is a global technology company headquartered in Zeeland, Michigan, and an 8-time winner of the Top Workplaces in Michigan. This position serves as a catalyst for technical problem-solving and continuous improvement on a production line, working as part of a team dedicated to meeting customer requirements.

Requirements

  • 4-year college degree in a technical, scientific or related field preferred.
  • Minimum manufacturing experience of 1 year preferred.
  • Ability to understand/use SolidWorks, PLC’s and other manufacturing software platforms beneficial.
  • Work schedule must be suitable for production needs.
  • Some travel required for vendor and customer visits.
  • The ability to learn and network the organization.
  • Intense personal commitment to continuous improvement.
  • Proven analytical ability to understand and solve technical issues in a team-oriented environment.
  • Personality and commitment to create a team-based culture.
  • High ability to organize and low tolerance for a disorderly work environment.
  • Need to be detailed oriented.
  • Inclination and willingness to get involved directly on the production floor.
  • Must possess above average interpersonal skills and be a team player.
  • Must be self-motivated and work with minimal supervision.
  • Must have ability to coordinate/lead various types of meetings.
  • Ability to communicate difficult issues with others.

Responsibilities

  • Emphasize and show commitment to continuous improvement.
  • Monitor production process to improve product flow, yield, and uptime.
  • Optimize current equipment and improve process capabilities.
  • Use problem-solving techniques to identify root cause issues.
  • Be the line expert in problem-solving and train/lead the team in problem-solving efforts.
  • Lead continuous improvement efforts within the line support team.
  • Eliminate variation in the production process caused by equipment and/or product design.
  • Identify and implement process improvements for this variation.
  • Prioritize projects and issues associated with the production line using best business practices.
  • Leverage other technical resources to accomplish needed line improvements.
  • Interface with other departments on behalf of the production teams to ensure quality and customer requirements are met.
  • Manage the implementation of both permanent and temporary process changes and/or process equipment.
  • Be the owner of the process control methods to maintain and improve process capability.
  • Be the leader in product and process improvement on the production line.
  • Work with production GL’s, PSE’s, and team members to resolve quality issues, line rejects/RMA.
  • Own the technical responses to 8D/RMA quality concerns.
  • Be a mentor for incoming PSE’s who want to be more technical in the process and problem-solving of issues.
  • Assist in the development of Control Plans, FMEA’s, Process Flow Charts and Assembly Drawings.
  • Provide resources and remove barriers allowing teams to be effective.
  • Comply 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.
  • Maintain a high level of honesty, integrity and confidentiality with respect to company matters.
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