Project Engineer, Systems 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.

• The individual shall possess a BS Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, Computer, or Biomedical Engineering.
• 4+ years of engineering experience in a product development team environment, with 2 or more years focused on technology maturation & implementation and equipment development in a military, aerospace or medical business environment.
• Experience working with electromechanical and/or pneumatic test systems is required.
• Experience evaluating and implementing new technologies, working with software application developers for military applications in an AS9100 environment preferred.

The Project Engineer works closely with Engineering, Program Management, Product Management and to develop new aviation life support equipment (ALSE) and operational processes. The individual is responsible for researching and evaluating commercial off the shelf (COTS) equipment, defining and maturing new operational processes and developing specific test equipment for life support maintainers. The Project Engineer collaborates with a variety of technical resources including university partners, test equipment suppliers, ALSE maintainers, USN & USAF subject matter experts (SME) as well as internal SME’s to deliver technical solutions that meet customer requirements and organization objectives.

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.

• Strong computer skills using Solidworks Computer Aided Design (CAD) and business applications Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project and Outlook.
• Ability to direct or create CAD models of a fidelity that is appropriate for the task.
• Be mechanically inclined and have a technical understanding of electromechanical and pneumatic test system design and usage.
• Familiar with digital scanning technologies with the ability to learn user level operations and data conversion processes.
• Ability to collaborate and influence the direction of resources developing software solutions.
• Familiar with military specifications and standards for use in military product development.
• Detail oriented with a biased curiosity that results in actions and results.
• Ability to prepare and present options and solutions for internal and external reviews and discussions.
• Excellent communication skills for collaboration with internal and external partners and stakeholders.
• Work independently with minimal supervision, manage multiple projects, prioritize daily activities, make technical decisions within the scope of instructions, produce consistent, accurate, timely work.
• Familiar with Systems Engineering, AS9100 procedures for Design Reviews, Inputs/Outputs, and New Product Introduction stages and gates to ensure customer and company requirements are met.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, schematics, and familiarity with engineering drafting standards and conventions (ASME Y14.5, ASME Y14-100, ASME Y14.24, ASME Y14.35, ASME Y14.34, DOD-100, and Global design/drafting standards).

• Collaborate with internal and external subject matter experts to achieve alignment on requirements and solicit feedback on proposed development solutions.
• Research COTS and development options then prepare decision making trade studies.
• Brief government sponsors and program management on development status.

• Collaborate with university…