Manufacturing Engineer

Gentex Corporation • Rancho Cucamonga, CA • 2d ago

Job Type

Full-time

Description

GENTEX AT A GLANCE:

At Gentex Corporation, we've created an environment where great ideas and great people can thrive. Leveraging a history that spans over 130 years, Gentex is a global leader in personal protection and situational awareness solutions for defense forces, emergency responders, and industrial personnel operating in high performance environments. Join our multinational team of exceptional and dedicated employees around the world and work on challenging and rewarding projects, grow your skills, and advance your career all while making a positive difference in the lives of our customers. Together, you and Gentex can build a career that's uniquely yours.

ABOUT THE JOB!

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for supporting both legacy product and new product development. Works with staff to plan and design methods to maintain, improve or enhance existing manufacturing processes. Responsible for development and validation of new production processes as well as the upgrade of existing production processes and ensures effective transition in to production IAW GENTEX standard practices. Works with other manufacturing and engineering departments to ensure all new products are producible. Analyze and review manufacturing processes to ensure quality requirements, process lead-time and productivity targets can be met.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Manufacturing or Industrial Technology

Certification/Certificate in Lean Manufacturing

Certified Six Sigma Green Belt from a recognized certification body (i.e. ASQ, IABLS, IQF) is desired, but not required

2+ years of hands-on experience in Manufacturing Process Engineering is

desired, but not required

2+ years applying Lean Manufacturing principles in a manufacturing environment is desired, but not required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Optimizing existing processes to improve productivity and yield

Developing tooling/fixtures

Creating 2D and 3D CAD/CAE (SolidWorks, AutoCAD)

Measurement System Analysis (MSA)

Process Mapping methods (VSM, high/mid/low-level maps, swim-lane, SIPOC)

Capability Analysis (Cp/Cpk, DPMO, % Yield)

Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (PFMEA)

Control Methods (Mistake Proofing, Flags, SPC, Inspection, SOP and Warning Signals)

Project Planning, cross-function leader of teams involving internal stakeholders.

Cellular manufacturing, flow, pull, line balancing, standard work and time standards

Root Cause Analysis methods

Product/equipment Validation (i.e. IQOQPQ, PPAP)

Quality Management Systems (QMS) / Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

Design and plan production pilot runs

Understands molding principles (i.e. compression, transfer, injection)

Excellent computer skills in MS Word, Excel, Access and Visio

Understands bill of material (BOM) and shop routing

Excellent oral/written communication and presentation skills

Self-motivated, results oriented, and can work prioritize workload with minimal supervision

Capable of managing multiple projects and tasks simultaneously and efficiently

Able to read and understand Engineering drawings (including GD&T)

Comfortable working in a fast-paced comprehensive team environment

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Initiates and oversees Manufacturing Process Engineering work related to initial process, planning development and qualification for new engineering designs

Initiates and oversees Manufacturing Process Engineering work related to researching, designing and developing machines, production fixtures, tools, or mechanical production equipment

Performs Manufacturing Process Engineering assignments as part of a team involved in planning, organizing, developing and implementing complicated projects relevant to manufacturing

Develops narratives for administrative and technical proposals regarding various manufacturing activities and capabilities

Creates and/or updates existing manufacturing standard procedures as necessary

Provide recommendations regarding manufacturing personnel training and equipment requirements

Develops initial and final production readiness plans for new designs

Provides key process inputs for Production Readiness Reviews (PRR) as necessary

Evaluates producibility of new designs through application/implementation of various process techniques and equipment capability studies

Reports findings and alternative design recommendations to the Engineering Department as necessary

Works to meet quality and productivity goals for established or planned processes

Establish engineering control procedures to ensure Manufacturing Process Instructions are understandable, on-line, up to date and ready for production

Works in conjunction with engineering to develop consistent and repeatable processes that can be quantified by use of statistics or other verification and validation tools.

Lead continuous improvement implementation and productivity improvement

Promotes an atmosphere of excellence, high sense of urgency, high energy and exceptional communication

Conducts Time and Motion studies for new and existing processes

Performs plant and workstation layout.

TO APPLY:

Visit: https://gentexcorp.com/careers/

LOCATION: Gentex's Rancho Cucamonga facility is in Rancho Cucamonga, CA is a city of about 177,000 residents located just south of the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains and Angeles National Forest in San Bernardino County, California, United States. About 37 miles east of Downtown Los Angeles, Rancho Cucamonga is the 19th most populous city in southern California and the 27th state-wide. The city's seal, which centers on a cluster of grapes, alludes to the city's agricultural history including winemaking. Also, the Ontario Reign Hockey and Quakers Baseball teams are located 20 minutes from the Rancho Cucamonga location.

Gentex Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for any applicable state or federal protected class. Gentex is an E-Verify Participant. Pre-employment drug/alcohol/background screening is required.

Salary Description

$85,000 - $110,000

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