Engineering Project Manager

Gentex Corporation

Engineering Project Manager II leading cross-functional engineering disciplines and product development at Gentex. Driving schedules, technical requirements, releases, and customer-focused project outcomes.

Posted 8/19/2026full-timeZeeland • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading cross-functional engineering teams in product development while effectively managing project timelines and stakeholder expectations. Proficient in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality engineering solutions in the Automotive, Aerospace, Medical, and Consumer Electronics industries.

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Leadership ExperienceProject ManagementSystem EngineeringAgile MethodologyISO 26262 / ASIL Experience

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Hard Skills

Product DevelopmentSoftware DevelopmentManufacturingTestingElectrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringSoftware DesignProject ManagementTechnical SpecificationsImplementation Roadmaps

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationProblem-SolvingAdvocacyTeam Leadership

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeMicrosoft ProjectSmartsheetJiraDOORS

Industry Keywords

AutomotiveAerospaceMedicalConsumer ElectronicsASPICE

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead 2–4 Gentex Engineering disciplines in product development
Work with outside vendors and communicate timelines and expectations with OEMs and customers
Coordinate with product management, program management, and engineering teams to document and supervise program requirements and technical specifications
Transform requirements and specifications into implementation roadmaps
Balance agile and waterfall methodologies to create achievable schedules and manage cross-functional dependencies
Collaborate with team members and subject matter experts to make decisions meeting project and customer requirements
Advocate for stakeholders and communicate expectations to development teams
Communicate goals, progress, and process efficiencies to senior leadership
Identify and remove project team roadblocks
Coordinate technical project launch meetings with cross-functional engineering teams
Release engineering artifacts including product software, Bills of Materials, and release notes
Teach and drive project management best practices throughout the organization
Lead engineering quotations and develop profitable product business cases
Comply with company policies, procedures, and safety regulations
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s of Science degree in Engineering or other related field, or a combination of equivalent education and relevant experience
5+ years of product development, software development, manufacturing, or testing experience in an engineering position
Proficiency in Microsoft Office – Word, Outlook, Teams, Excel
Leadership experience
Experience leading System Engineering (e.g., Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Software) teams in product development
Experience working in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Design, or System Engineering
Experience managing a project or leading a team
Experience in Project or Program Management
Experience in the Automotive, Aerospace, Medical, and Consumer Electronics Industries
Familiarity with DOORS
Experience with Microsoft Project or Smartsheet
Experience with Jira
Understanding of Agile and Waterfall
ISO 26262 / ASIL experience
ASPICE experience
Authorization to work in the U.S.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal employment opportunity protections
Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities