Job description
Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.
Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.
Let's simplify it… think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyer belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?
WHAT TO EXPECT
As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward thinking, open-minded and well-rounded individuals to join our global team. Located in our Siloam Springs, AR plant, you will be an Advanced Product Engineer.
Reports directly to our Director of Engineering and will be responsible for defining and applying new technologies and innovations to enhance products that drive value while meeting or exceeding customer and market needs. Typical projects will require cross-functional knowledge of product development, materials development, process development, test development, equipment development and/or technical customer support.
Key responsibilities (to name a few):
- Define and launch products to meet market and customer needs.
- Development of new and existing technologies to improve product performance, cost & manufacturability.
- Create project timeline to meet timing objectives and communicate key milestones & start/end dates.
- Commercialization of new products.
- Give technical support on various cross-functional teams with manufacturing, purchasing & commercial peers. Teams may also involve customer and /or vendors.
- Ability to apply existing technologies to new problems. Applies DFSS techniques such as DOE, DFMEA, PFMEA, SPC, etc. to problem solving & to optimization of development cycle time.
- As subject matter expert, support the completion of priority issues which may impact given product.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Functions as an individual contributor with no formal management responsibilities. Can be responsible for giving day-to-day technical & project leadership to other parts of the organization.
ABOUT YOU
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering or equivalent (Phsyics, Chemistry, Math).
- Master's Degree in engineering field is preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years experience in Product Development or 1 year of R&D experience in related product line.
- Proven track record of innovation & problem solving.
- Patent experience preferred.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
WHY GATES?
Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.
While we expect the best we also want to give you the best. That's why at Gates we provide an environment where people can succeed from our policy of 'Dress for your Day' (yes - that means you can wear jeans), health club reimbursement, to our ownership of your work/life balance and more. Visit www.gates.com/careers to learn more.
Gates is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.
Gates is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.
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