Tooling Engineer I

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POSITION OVERVIEW

Tooling Engineer I is responsible for assisting in the management of the tooling required to manufacture Gentex components at the supply base using the following types of tooling: plastic injection molds die cast tools or stamping tools.

Location: This position requires on-site work at Gentex facilities. This role is not eligible for remote work.

WHAT YOULL DO

• Assist with part Design for Manufacturing (DFM) analysis mold filling simulation analysis and internal tooling design reviews to specify the tooling requirements.
• Assist with maintaining tool tracking data (APQP) for communication of existing and upcoming new tool builds or tool changes.
• Assist with tool quotes and communicate those to the commodity and program teams. Assist with submission and execution of Purchase Orders.
• Participate in commodity team and program team meetings to communicate tooling updates and ensure timing requirements are met.
• Taking the initiative to learn from your tooling peers commodity teams and the supply chain.
• Assist with resolution to any ongoing production tooling issues at the supply base to avoid production interruptions at Gentex.
• Collaborate with internal teams regarding VA/VE projects that may affect tooling.
• Other duties as assigned.

HOW YOULL DO IT

• Action oriented - Taking on new opportunities with a sense of urgency high energy and enthusiasm.
• Fostering teamwork - Building effective partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Communicating effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey clear understanding considering the unique needs of different audiences.
• Knowledge Development - Continuously develop knowledge of Tooling Engineering methods to support Gentex business processes and culture.
• Maintaining a high level of honesty integrity and confidentiality with respect to company matters.
• 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.
  

WHAT TO BRING

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

WHAT WILL HELP

• 1-3 years of professional experience related to the tool design development and launch of injection mold tools die cast tools or stamping tools and knowledge of 3D computer aided design (CAD) software.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and provide problem solving solutions in the assigned area.

Gentex is an equal opportunity employer

Gentex extends equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees regardless of an individuals 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.

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Gentex is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. For accommodation requests email us at . Gentex will not discriminate against any qualified individual who can perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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