Materials Support Engineer

Gentex Corporation • Zeeland, MI

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About The Position

The Materials Support Engineer (MSE) is part of Gentex’s supply chain operations team and helps maintain 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 contribute to projects that improve safety, accuracy, material and information flow, and operational efficiency. They work with cross-functional teams and may lead projects and small teams. The MSE program provides opportunities 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.
• Graduation in December 2018 or May 2019.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical ability to understand and solve technical issues in a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to quality and accuracy.
• Creative problem-solving skills and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Positive attitude that promotes teamwork.
• Values integrity, honesty, and hard work.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in supply chain or manufacturing operations is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support safe, accurate, and efficient supply chain operations across the organizational value stream.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement 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 as opportunities arise.

What This Job Offers

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