Gentex Corp. · 1 day ago
Electrical Engineering Manager
Gentex Corporation is a global leader in personal protection and situational awareness solutions. They are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead both Electrical and Software Engineering teams in developing next-generation systems, overseeing design and integration, and mentoring engineers.
Aerospace
Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and guide engineers, designers, and technicians in product design and development activities
Plan, estimate, and track engineering work for program budgets and schedules
Contribute to bids and proposals, including conceptual design, cost estimates, and technical writing
Set team goals, evaluate performance, and support career development of direct reports
Assist in staffing decisions, hiring, and training initiatives
Approve timecards, leave requests, and manage daily resource allocation
Drive continuous improvement through design standards, design reviews, and lessons-learned practices
Ensure compliance with site quality management system requirements
Prepare and deliver technical reports, recommendations, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders
Develop system architectures, block diagrams, and detailed electrical designs (RF, digital, analog, power)
Review and approve schematic capture, PCB layouts, and designs for reliability, manufacturability, and testability
Evaluate outsourcing opportunities, develop technical documentation, and oversee contractors as needed
Act as technical lead on complex development programs
Support transition to production with test strategies, process controls, and test equipment development
Collaborate with cross-functional groups to achieve enterprise and departmental goals
Qualification
Required
B.S. Electrical Engineering or related field required
8+ years of experience in electrical engineering with a focus in new product design and development
Expertise in digital circuit design with embedded controllers and/or digital signal processors
Strong analog and/or audio design background (e.g., microphone amplifiers, audio filters, switching regulators)
Familiarity with MIL-STD-461/464 testing and EMI/EMC mitigation techniques
Proficiency with schematic capture tools (Cadence/OrCAD preferred) and mixed-signal PCB design for EMI, SI, and DFM best practices
Skilled in use of lab instruments (oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum/network analyzers, etc.)
Competence in technical documentation and presentations using MS Office tools
Proven ability to lead, mentor, and engage cross-disciplinary engineering teams
Skilled in planning and coordinating resources across multiple projects
Ability to estimate technical effort, budgets, and schedules
Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills (8D, fishbone, etc.)
Experience in workforce talent evaluation and performance management
Preferred
M.S. preferred
Training in supervision and leadership preferred
2-5 years of experience in supervision desired
Experience in military programs desired
Experience developing electro-acoustic products a plus
Security clearance desired or ability to obtain
Familiarity with software development life cycle (SDLC), configuration management, and version control tools (e.g., Git, Jira, DOORS)
Knowledge of programming languages used in embedded systems (C/C++, Python, MATLAB/Simulink) a plus
Desired technical expertise in: DSPs, microcontrollers, and embedded systems; Low-power/battery-powered designs; Signal processing and feedback control systems; A/D, D/A, CODEC integration; Linear and switch-mode power conversion
Benefits
Medical coverages
401k
Paid time off
Company
Gentex Corp.
Leveraging a product development and manufacturing history that spans more than 125 years, Gentex Corporation is a global leader in providing innovative protective gear solutions that enhance personal protection and situational awareness for global defense forces, emergency responders, and industrial personnel operating in high performance environments.
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