Electrical Engineering Manager

Overview

At Gentex Corporation, we’ve created an environment where great ideas and great people can thrive. Gentex is a global leader in personal protection and situational awareness solutions for defense forces, emergency responders, and industrial personnel working in high performance environments. You will join a multinational team and work on challenging projects, grow your skills, and advance your career while making a positive difference for our customers.

ABOUT THE JOB!

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead both our Electrical and Software Engineering teams in the development of next-generation electro-mechanical and electro-acoustic systems. In this role, you will set technical direction, oversee cross-discipline design and development, and ensure seamless integration of hardware and software throughout the product lifecycle — from concept to production. You will mentor engineers across both domains, align resources with program priorities, and collaborate with leadership to shape product and technology roadmaps that support business growth.

As a key technical and people leader, you will foster innovation, drive engineering standards, and build a high-performing, collaborative team that delivers world-class solutions to our customers.

Gentex offers a robust benefit package—including medical coverages, 401k, paid time off and excellent work schedules including a 9/80 work week.

Education and/or Professional Licenses:

• B.S. Electrical Engineering or related field required
• Training in supervision and leadership preferred

Experience:

• 8+ years of experience in electrical engineering with a focus in new product design and development
• 2-5 years of experience in supervision desired
• Experience in military programs desired
• Security clearance desired or ability to obtain

Knowledge and

Skills:

• Expertise in digital circuit design with embedded controllers and/or digital signal processors
• Strong analog and/or audio design background (e.g., microphone amplifiers, audio filters, switching regulators)
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-461/464 testing and EMI/EMC mitigation techniques
• Proficiency with schematic capture tools (Cadence/OrCAD preferred) and mixed-signal PCB design for EMI, SI, and DFM best practices
• Skilled in use of lab instruments (oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum/network analyzers, etc.)
• Competence in technical documentation and presentations using MS Office tools
• Desired technical expertise in: DSPs, microcontrollers, and embedded systems; low-power/battery-powered designs; signal processing and feedback control systems; A/D, D/A, CODEC integration; linear and switch-mode power conversion

Software Engineering Collaboration

• Understanding of embedded software and firmware development practices
• Familiarity with software development life cycle (SDLC), configuration management, and version control tools (e.g., Git, Jira, DOORS)
• Ability to review software/firmware requirements for compatibility with hardware design
• Strong cross-discipline communication skills to align hardware and software requirements, testing, and validation
• Knowledge of programming languages used in embedded systems (C/C++, Python, MATLAB/Simulink) a plus

Leadership & Management

• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and engage cross-disciplinary engineering teams
• Skilled in planning and coordinating resources across multiple projects
• Ability to estimate technical effort, budgets, and schedules
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills (8D, fishbone, etc.)
• Experience in workforce talent evaluation and performance management

• Lead, mentor, and guide engineers, designers, and technicians in product design and development activities
• Plan, estimate, and track engineering work for program budgets and schedules
• Contribute to bids and proposals, including conceptual design, cost estimates, and technical writing
• Set team goals, evaluate performance, and support career development of direct reports
• Assist in staffing decisions, hiring, and training initiatives
• Approve timecards, leave requests, and manage daily resource allocation
• Drive continuous improvement through design standards, design reviews,…