Program Manager

You want to love what you do and love where you work. Gentex gives you the best of both worlds. A global technology company headquartered in Zeeland, Michigan, Gentex is an 8-time winner of the Top Workplaces in Michigan.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Program Manager is both a customer and internal facing position. This position coordinates the product development for engineering changes in support of new or sold business by leading cross functional teams using the Gentex product development process to meet internal and customer expectations and requirements.

Location:

This position requires on-site work at Gentex facilities. This role is not eligible for remote work.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Initiate, kick-off and lead multiple product development programs including engineering changes and products consisting of new and existing technologies. Develop the program scope and assure product timing, quality and delivery expectations are achieved. Responsible for communication and escalation of key program issues impacting cost, quality, timing, resources, and customer specifications. Manage, monitor, and control cost and schedules of the assigned programs. Promote commonality of manufacture for economy of scale and complexity reduction. For new designs, utilize parts, methods, and practices, which are practical and realistic in actual production. Works with and leads program launch meetings with internal departments. Communicates and holds regular updates with the customer as necessary. Other duties as assigned.

HOW YOU'LL DO IT

Contributes and supports on-going development process changes and improvements. Adhere to the Gentex product development process. Keep up to date on the latest requirements, certifications and or developments in their specific business line. 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. Maintaining a high level of honesty, integrity and confidentiality with respect to company matters.

WHAT TO BRING

Bachelor's degree in a related field. Minimum of 5-7 years of product development and/or manufacturing experience applicable to the designated line of business. Working knowledge of project or program management fundamentals. Gentex is an equal opportunity employer Gentex extends equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees regardless of an individual's race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), disability, marital status, military service, height, weight, genetic information, or any other reason protected by law. Assistance Gentex is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. For accommodation requests, email us at recruiting@gentex.com. Gentex will not discriminate against any qualified individual who can perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. Understand your right to work At Gentex, we use E-verify to confirm you're authorized to work in the U.S. E-Verify

• English & Spanish Right to Work
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The company seeks to attract and retain diverse talent who can help propel the business forward. Along with a base salary, employees enjoy profit-sharing bonuses four times a year, receive a 5% 401K match, world-class benefits, and can take advantage of the employee stock purchase program. Gentex headquarters is located near the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan, yet it's only 30 minutes away from the metropolitan Grand Rapids area.