Job description

GENTEX AT A GLANCE:
At Gentex Corporation, we’ve created an environment where great ideas and great people can thrive. Leveraging a history that spans over 125 years, Gentex is a global leader in personal protection and situational awareness solutions for defense forces, emergency responders, and industrial personnel operating in high performance environments. Join our multinational team of exceptional and dedicated employees around the world and work on challenging and rewarding projects, grow your skills, and advance your career all while making a positive difference in the lives of our customers. Together, you and Gentex can build a career that’s uniquely yours.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as an incoming/final inspector
• Minimum 1 year experience in a group-lead or supervisor role
• Prior experience training, coaching or mentoring employees on skills and techniques for best practices
• Prior experience with visual and mechanical inspection
• Prior experience working with Management Operations System tools such as INFOR
• Prior experience working in an ISO9001/AS9100 environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior experience with AS9102 First Article Inspection
• Prior experiences using TIPQA Receiving Inspection Module
• Prior IPC 610 inspection experience in electro-mechanical assembly
• Prior experience handling/disposition of non-conforming material
• Prior internal auditing experience
• Prior LEAN experience

ABOUT THE JOB!
The Group Lead is responsible for maintaining productivity and efficiency throughout the quality inspection area with a focus on continuous improvement of products and employees.
Gentex offers a robust benefit package- including, but not limited to, medical coverages, 401k, paid time off and excellent work schedules including a 9/80 schedule.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Effective communication and ability to communicate cross functionally with all levels
• Knowledge and ability to implement 6S lean practices
• Knowledge of visual and mechanical inspection
• Knowledge of C=O, ANSI/ASQC 7.1.4 sampling techniques or equivalent
• Ability to raise issues to supervision/management for resolution
• Ability to work under pressure balancing multiple demands and setting priorities for the area with professionalism
• Ability to use/train mechanical equipment that may include but not limited to Optical comparator, CMM, micrometers, pin gauges
• Self-starter and independent individual with strong organizational, time management and computer skills
• Must be able to manage multiple priorities

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 80% individual contributor to the area workload
• Take ownership for the quality area and become the “go to” person for work related issues and priorities. Work with cross functional teams as needed
• Train, coach, and mentor employees on improving their inspection techniques and productivity using best practices
• Conduct the start of shift meetings as needed to communicate daily schedules/priorities
• Facilitate problem solving within the area and escalate issues to supervision/management as needed to drive closure
• Plan the necessary adjustments to resolve bottlenecks in the work area
• Conduct end of shift debrief to supervisor/manager and hand off to next shift if applicable
• Maintain productivity and efficiency data for all employees within the area and provide input to the supervisor/manager for employee appraisal process
• Work with QE in defining incoming inspection plans and modifying them in TIPQA as defined by the QE
• Drive containment actions as needed when a non-conforming action has been determined

TO APPLY:
Visit: https://gentexcorp.com/careers/
LOCATION:
Gentex’s Manchester facility is located in southern New Hampshire. Manchester is the largest convention, sports, entertainment, and arts & cultural destination in New Hampshire. There is so much to do, see and experience in Manchester including major concerts and ECHL Hockey, AA minor league baseball, live performances at the historic Palace Theatre or exhibits at our renowned museums. Located in the heart of New England, Manchester is also conveniently located within an hour’s drive of Boston, an hour from the Atlantic Ocean and less than two hours from New Hampshire’s scenic White Mountains, Lake Winnipesaukee and the many other well-known vacation destinations in Maine, Vermont and Massachusetts.
At Gentex, we don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community. Gentex Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or on the basis of disability. Gentex is an E-Verify Participant. Pre-employment drug/alcohol/background screening is required. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Gentex, please call our Human Resources department at (570) 282-3550.

Job Type: Full-time

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