Advanced Program Manager

At Gentex, you’ll help create innovative technologies that improve how people live, travel, and stay connected. Join a company driven by quality products across an evolving range of industries.POSITION OVERVIEWThe Advanced Program Manager is both a customer and internal facing position. This position coordinates the product development for engineering changes in support of new or sold business by leading cross functional teams using the Gentex product development process to meet internal and customer expectations and requirements.This role is located onsite in Zeeland, MI.WHAT YOU’LL DOInitiate, kick-off and lead multiple product development programs including engineering changes and products consisting of new and existing technologies.Develop the program scope and assure product timing, quality and delivery expectations are achieved.Responsible for communication and escalation of key program issues impacting cost, quality, timing, resources, and customer specifications.Manage, monitor, and control cost and schedules of the assigned programs.Promote commonality of manufacture for economy of scale and complexity reduction.For new designs, utilize parts, methods, and practices, which are practical and realistic in actual production.Works with and leads program launch meetings with internal departments.Communicates and holds regular updates with the customer as necessary.Other duties as assigned.HOW YOU’LL DO ITContributes and supports on-going development process changes and improvements.Adhere to the Gentex product development process.Keep up to date on the latest requirements, certifications and or developments in their specific business line.Complying with all Company policies and procedures, safety regulations, company safety policies and safely perform all duties, including but not limited to, promoting a safe workplace. Maintaining a high level of honesty, integrity and confidentiality with respect to company matters. WHAT TO BRINGBachelor's degree in a related field.Minimum of 5-7 years of product development and/or manufacturing experience applicable to the designated line of business.Working knowledge of project or program management fundamentals.Gentex is an equal opportunity employerGentex extends equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees regardless of an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), disability, marital status, military service, height, weight, genetic information, or any other reason protected by law.AssistanceGentex is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. For accommodation requests, email us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Gentex will not discriminate against any qualified individual who can perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.Understand your right to workAt Gentex, we use E-verify to confirm you're authorized to work in the U.S.E-Verify – English & SpanishRight to Work – EnglishRight to Work – SpanishSummaryLocation: Zeeland, MIType: Full time