Job 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 125 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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.S. Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering
• 2+ years of experience in an ISO9001 manufacturing environment or equivalent QMS
• Experience with quality concepts, metrics, and problem-solving methodologies, including: Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality, Root Cause Corrective Action/CAPA processes (internal/vendor/customer), COPQ analysis & reduction, RMA Failure Analysis
• Microsoft Office suite in the generation of professional documents and reports

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.S Electrical Engineering a plus.
• Program or project management
• Experience in Minitab and or statistical data analysis
• 6-Sigma Green Belt
• Experience with TipQA® and Infor®. or ERP systems
• ISO9001and/or AS9100 Lead Auditor
• AS9102 FAI report creation and review
• APQP and AIAG or IAQG PPAP product development and validation processes
• RMA/Failure Analysis

ABOUT THE JOB!
The purpose of the Quality Engineer is to utilize analytical techniques and quality methodologies, with minimal supervision, to monitor and improve the performance of Gentex products, and QMS (Quality Management System) processes.
Gentex offers a robust benefit package- including, but not limited to, medical coverages, 401k, paid time off and excellent work schedules including a 9/80 schedule.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Demonstrated organizational and time management skills including the ability to work on many projects simultaneously

• Ability to interpret customer quality requirements and product drawings, schematics, specifications, etc.
• Team focused with the ability to participate in and lead cross-function teams.
• Professional stature with strong oral and written presentation skills; the ability to influence others.
• Knowledge of AS9102 FAI, APQP and PPAP a plus.
• Knowledge of IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, and IPC/WHMA-A-620 a plus
• LEAN experience a plus.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead by example to ensure compliance to the QMS; improve the QMS as required.
• Support Supply Chain as needed to improve quality of vendor supplied material.
• Implement tools and processes to ensure new suppliers are prepared and have robust plans to deliver first time quality.
• Design, implement and evaluate quality assurance processes and sampling techniques.
• Determination and documentation of incoming test and inspection plans, including sampling plans.
• Perform technical (product) and systemic failure analysis, as required.
• Work with all departments to support process improvements, increase process yields and reduce COPQ.
• Lead and support QMS management review meetings, as required
• Lead and support customer, internal and supplier audits
• Lead, review and approve the first article inspection reports.
• Attend, participate, and present at meetings at all levels within the organization.
• Conduct training on Quality concepts, tools, and methodologies, as required.
• Create new documents and modify existing procedures.
• Schedule flexibility to support critical deadlines may be required.

TO APPLY:
Visit: https://gentexcorp.com/careers/
LOCATION:
Gentex’s Manchester facility is located in southern New Hampshire. Manchester is the largest convention, sports, entertainment, and arts & cultural destination in New Hampshire. There is so much to do, see and experience in Manchester including major concerts and ECHL Hockey, AA minor league baseball, live performances at the historic Palace Theatre or exhibits at our renowned museums. Located in the heart of New England, Manchester is also conveniently located within an hour’s drive of Boston, an hour from the Atlantic Ocean and less than two hours from New Hampshire’s scenic White Mountains, Lake Winnipesaukee and the many other well-known vacation destinations in Maine, Vermont and Massachusetts.
At Gentex, we don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community. Gentex Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or on the basis of disability. Gentex is an E-Verify Participant. Pre-employment drug/alcohol/background screening is required. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Gentex, please call our Human Resources department at (570) 282-3550.

Job Type: Full-time

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