Program Manager – Product Development
Gentex Corporation
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Zeeland • Missouri • United States
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About the role
- Initiate, 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor'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
Benefits
- profit-sharing bonuses four times a year
- 5% 401K match
- world-class benefits
- employee stock purchase program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
product developmentengineering changesprogram managementcost managementquality assuranceschedulingmanufacturing methodsprogram scope developmentcommunicationcustomer specifications
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationproblem-solvingorganizational skillsteam collaborationescalation managementcustomer engagementmonitoringcontrolupdates
Certifications
Bachelor's degree