Materials Support Engineer

Gentex Corporation • Zeeland, MI

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About The Position

The Materials Support Engineer (MSE) is part of the supply chain operations team and supports safe, accurate, and efficient operations across the organizational value stream. The role supports daily operations and identifies continuous improvement opportunities in warehousing, transportation, material handling, inventory control, and material flow. MSEs work on projects to improve safety, accuracy, material and information flow, and operational efficiency, using creativity and problem-solving skills. They gain experience working with cross-functional teams and opportunities to lead projects and small teams. The MSE program provides an opportunity to explore different areas of supply chain, develop leadership skills, and build a foundation for a supply chain career at Gentex.

Requirements

• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or a related Engineering program.
• Must be an effective communicator and team player.
• Enthusiastic, with strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Positive attitude that promotes teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Analytical ability to understand and solve technical issues in a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to quality and accuracy.
• Creative problem-solver who embraces continuous improvement.
• Values integrity, honesty, and hard work.
• Graduation expected in December 2018 or May 2019.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in supply chain or manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Support safe, accurate, and efficient daily operations across the organizational value stream.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities in warehousing, transportation, material handling, inventory control, and material flow.
• Contribute to projects that improve safety, accuracy, material and information flow, and operational efficiency.
• Work in cross-functional teams and lead projects and small teams when given the opportunity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level