Sr. Mechanical Engineer

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.S. Mechanical Engineering
• 5+ years’ experience in mechanical engineering design

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in designing military equipment a plus

ABOUT THE JOB!

The Sr. Mechanical Engineer will join the New Product Development team and will be responsible for the mechanical design and validation of electro-acoustic assemblies, intercoms, cable assemblies, and helmet mounted military products. Identify design issues and recommend design direction, goals, and planning tasks. Review designs and models for performance, DFM, DFA, and quality. Apply lean design and six sigma design for manufacturing plastic injection molded components, metal stampings and mechanical parts.

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 work week.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and development of Electro-Acoustics products; boom assemblies, Electret Mics, mic capsules, hearing protection, intercom systems, and helmet mounted products for civilian and military applications.

• Design, document and test new products and subsystem components.

• Drive system capability forward on current and next generation products.

• Develop the best innovative solutions to enhance product portfolio.

• Prepare/Create 3-D models, sub-assemblies. final assemblies, detail drawings with material specs and BOMs.

• Coordinate validation/testing of samples and interface with key vendors.

• Prepare and present engineering data to senior management and participate in design review meetings.

• Responsible for creating test plans, testing under lab conditions, and engineering reports.

• Contribute to bid and proposal efforts with design concepts, cost estimates and writing.   

• Transition products into high volume production. 

• Manage multiple projects

• Schedule flexibility to support critical deadlines may be required

• Draft and execute ECOs.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of electro-mechanical design

• Acoustic Modeling – Modal/Frequency Analysis a plus

• Understanding of manufacturing processes including plastic injection molding, CNC machining, sheet metal forming and additive manufacturing.

• Communicate effectively with all departments and value streams

• Must have understanding of 3D CAD and FEA modeling; Solidworks preferred.

• Must be familiar with DFM and DMA best practices for transitioning products from design to production

• Understanding of design and material best practices with respect to EMI reduction and challenging environments.

• Knowledge of ASME 14.5Y for creation of technical drawings.

• Experience functioning in an ISO9001 and/or AS9100 quality system.

TO APPLY:

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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.

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.