Eric Kern

Eric Kern is a seasoned engineering professional with extensive experience in program and project management within the automotive and advanced technology sectors. Currently serving as Lead Program Manager for Advanced Product Development at Gentex Corporation since January 2020, Eric drives innovative technology development and leads cross-functional teams. Prior roles include Program Manager, Project Manager, and Sr. Principle Automation Engineer at Yanfeng Automotive Interiors, where Eric established automation strategies across multiple plants. Eric's earlier tenure at Gentex Corporation involved oversight of product development cycles, customer interface, and project management of new technologies, along with holding leadership positions in process engineering and production support. Eric Kern holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Grand Valley State University.