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 office, you will be responsible for the commercialization of a new Power Transmission product designs to ensure a successful product launch.
You'll participate in product life cycle management and gives technical support to commercial team, manufacturing, quality and supply chain management
This is an exciting opportunity because you will define and apply new technologies and innovations to enhance Gates products that drive value while meeting or exceeding customer and market needs.
You'll participate in product life cycle management and gives technical support to commercial team, manufacturing, quality and supply chain management.
Key responsibilities (to name a few):
Define and launch Gates products to meet market and customer needs, which includes application of new and existing technologies to improve product performance, cost and manufacturability.
Projects will require cross functional knowledge of product development, materials development, process development, test development, equipment development and/or technical customer support.
Create project timeline to meet timing objectives and communicate key milestones and start/end dates.
Commercialization of new products. Engineer is a member of the commercialization team and participates in APQP functions such as manufacturing feasibility trials, product verification testing, customer testing, cost analysis, process improvement and problem solving.
ABOUT YOU Required:
7 years' of progressive Product Development experience or 5 year of R&D experience in related product line.
Project and People management
Experience with Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project)
Strong technical and analytical skills in math and science with attention to detail and accuracy.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Relocation is not provided
There is a 15-20% travel allotment for this role
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
Preferred:
Master's degree in engineering
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or chemical engineering or equivalent (Physics, Chemistry, Math)
Patent experience
DFSS skills including Design of Experiments (DOE), DFMEA, PFMEA, SPC, Weibull and other statistical tools
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.WORK ENVIRONMENT While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.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.ARE YOU DRIVEN BY POSSIBLITY?
