Launch Validation Engineer I

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 OVERVIEW

The Launch Validation Engineer I is responsible for supporting validation test planning and execution for launch programs and assist in ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of laboratory testing input and output requirements. They support the technical interface between Corporate Labs and launch personnel (Engineering, Program Management, and Quality).

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

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Assist in identifying and defining customer Design and Process Validation requirements.
• Support Program Engineering Development, Design Validation, HALT, and Process Validation test plans.
• Assure test schedules are kept up to date and timeliness of test completion.
• Work with launch teams and corporate labs personnel to ensure product and lab readiness for testing.
• Identify and arrange for special testing requirements (software, hardware, etc.) in preparation for new testing.
• Assist coordination for resolution of test lab failures by supporting regular reviews and ensuring appropriate action using GCS (Gentex Concern System).
• Support engineering and quality teams in discussion of specific validation issues with customers.
• Conduct program specific reviews of test planning and testing status with laboratory personnel and launch teams.
• Other duties as assigned.

HOW YOU’LL DO IT

• Attention to detail - Ensuring information is complete and accurate; following up with others to ensure that agreements and commitments have been fulfilled.
• Individual efficiency - Effectively managing time and resources so that individual work is completed efficiently.
• Planning and aligning - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. 
• 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, taking into account the unique needs of different audiences.
• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be detail/factual/accuracy minded.
• Ability to travel domestically.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe.

WHAT WILL HELP

• 1+ years of professional experience in a lab environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Acting with self-discipline and able to balance workload responsibilities and prioritization of tasks.
• Experience operating with a team-oriented perspective.
• Experience and knowledge of the DVP&R.
• Demonstration of good interpersonal skills for effective communication across multiple disciplines.

Gentex is an equal opportunity employer

Gentex 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.

Assistance

Gentex is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. For accommodation requests, email us at recruiting@gentex.com. 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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