Launch Validation Engineer III

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 III is responsible for leading the validation test planning and execution for launch programs and assisting in ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of laboratory testing input and output requirements. They will lead the technical interface between Corporate Labs and launch personnel (Engineering, Program Management, and Quality). This position will be leveraged for new test and specification development. 

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

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Identify and define customer Design and Process Validation requirements.
• Construct 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.
• Coordinate resolution of test lab failures by conducting regular reviews and ensuring appropriate action using GCS (Gentex Concern System).
• Support engineering and quality teams in discussion of specific validation issues with customers.
• Lead program specific reviews of test planning and testing status with laboratory personnel and launch teams.
• Responsible to establish and maintain metrics for Launch Validation Engineering group.
• Participate in lab continuous improvement activities and audits as required.
• Develop internal test specifications based on past test knowledge when required.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians, providing guidance and support to foster skill development and promote a culture of learning and collaboration.
• 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.
• Managing complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Mentoring and coaching - Providing timely guidance and feedback (both positive and constructive) to help others recognize strengths and development opportunities. Inviting tough conversations.
• 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.
• 6+ years of professional experience in a lab environment, specifically lab and test planning.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be detail/factual/accuracy minded.
• In-depth knowledge of testing procedures and emerging technologies.
• Ability to travel domestically.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe.

WHAT WILL HELP

• 8+ years of professional experience in a lab environment, specifically lab and test planning.
• Comfortable with leading in all aspects of test planning.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Act in a self-disciplined manner and balance workload responsibilities and prioritization of tasks.
• Demonstrate a team-oriented perspective.
• Experience leading in all aspects of the DVP&R.
• Willingness to own and resolve problems and be a strategic thinker and planner.
• Demonstration of excellent 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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