Gentex Corporation
Additive Manufacturing Engineer
Zeeland, MI · Mid
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About the role
- The Additive Manufacturing Engineer II develops and improves manufacturing methods while supporting prototype development and low-volume production.
- This role is responsible for executing engineering projects from concept through finished prototype, including process planning, additive manufacturing, rapid tool design and fabrication, post-processing, painting, assembly support, and manufacturing documentation.
Responsibilities
- Independently prepare and optimize print files, selecting appropriate materials and print parameters.
- Develop consistent post-processing workflows.
- Optimize paint preparation and application techniques, improving cosmetic quality and repeatability.
- Develop and update manufacturing work instructions to improve process efficiency and reduce waste.
- Support equipment qualification and preventive maintenance including qualifications of new materials and equipment.
- Perform advanced finishing operations and p repare printed components for finishing and assembly
- Work directly with Design Engineering and Prototype teams to c oordinate prototype builds, develop recommendations for process improvements, and support prototype objectives and manufacturability.
- Design, fabricate, and validate rapid tooling used for prototype manufacturing, assembly, forming, bonding, fixturing, and testing applications.
- Complying with all c ompany policies and procedures, safety regulations, company safety policies and safely perform all duties, including but not limited to, promoting a safe workplace.
- Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and prototype or production builds.
Requirements
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience with CAD software and engineering drawings.
- Knowledge and experience with surface preparation on various materials to painting and finishing.
Skills
- Join a company driven by quality products across an evolving range of industries.
Benefits
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent combination of education and technical experience.
Company info
- Understand your right to work At Gentex, we use E-verify to confirm you're authorized to work in the U.S. E-Verify - English & Spanish Right to Work - English Right to Work - Spanish
Equal opportunity
- Gentex is an equal opportunity employer
- Gentex is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities.
Visa & Work Authorization
- At Gentex, we use E-verify to confirm you're authorized to work in the U.S.
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