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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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.S. Mechanical Engineering
• 3+ years' experience in mechanical engineering design

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in designing military equipment a plus

ABOUT THE JOB!

The Mechanical Sustainment Engineer will join the New Product Development team and will be responsible for the sustainment of mechanical designs and validation of engineering change orders to existing products including 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, manufacturability and quality. Apply lean design and six sigma design for manufacturing concepts for 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, document and test products and subsystem components.
• Drive system capability forward on current and next generation products.
• Develop the best innovative solutions to enhance existing product portfolio.
• Prepare/Create sub assembly and final assembly drawings with material specs and BOMs.
• Prepare/Create 3-D models and assemblies
• Coordinate validation/testing of samples and interface with key vendors.
• Prepare and present engineering data to senior management and participate in design review meetings.
• Have overall responsibility for the mechanical design of the product. 
• Responsible for creating test plans, testing designs under lab conditions, and drafting engineering reports.
• Assist in maintaining of products in a high-volume production environment. 
• Contribute to multiple projects.
• Schedule flexibility to support critical deadlines may be required.  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals and statics
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Experience and Application of CAD/FEA tools. Prior use of Solidworks a plus.
• Knowledge of electro-mechanical designs, plastic injection molded components, cable assemblies, and machined housings.
• Must be familiar with design for manufacturability and transition from design to production.
• Understanding of best practices with respect to challenging environmental requirements for military applications.
• Experience, application, and report writing for testing to environmental standards. 
• Familiar with shared data management tools such as Solidworks PDM and SharePoint a plus

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.

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.