Product Development Engineer

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, conveyor 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 Elizabethtown, KY office, you will be responsible for the design, development, and performance testing of power transmission belting used in industrial and mobility applications. The right candidate will become a member of an experienced team, executing projects globally to drive expansion of the power transmission business.

Key responsibilities (to name a few):

• Direct work responsibilities will include:
  1. Product BOM management
  2. Creation of lab orders for product testing
  3. Analyzing product test results
  4. Organizing and monitoring builds of test materials
  5. Benchmarking of products in industry
  6. Experimentation to enhance product design
  7. Forensic analysis
• Interaction with a cross functional global teams (including operations, quality, material development, process engineering, commercial, etc.)
• Apply core engineering and six sigma skills such as problem solving, SPC data collection and analysis, FMEA, DOE, etc.

ABOUT YOU

• Minimum of 5 years R&D experience or 1-3 years R&D experience specific to Gates product lines preferred
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering, mechanical, chemical or materials science preferred.
• High level interpersonal and leadership skills; must be able to influence and collaborate across multiple levels within the company, and with suppliers.
• Strong technical, analytical and problems solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Highest values on safety in personal work practices and consideration in design of processes and equipment.
• Experience with DFSS (Design for Six Sigma), Design of Experiments, FMEA, SPC, and Weibull is beneficial.
• Experience with CAD is also beneficial.
• Up to 15% travel allotment
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
• Excited to work in the office with great teammates!

PAY & BENEFITS

• Full-Time
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options: benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire
• Eligible for 3 weeks of paid vacation + 11 holidays (10 scheduled & 1 floating) + 8 sick days. All vacation days are accrued
• 401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match
• Tuition Reimbursement

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 your ownership of your work/life balance and more. Visit www.gates.com/careers to learn more.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

At Gates, we believe that we are better together. Proximity has been important to our success over the years as there are critical items that are simply better when done together. One of those critical items is efficient collaboration. We cannot underestimate the power of informal conversations and connecting face-to-face with our coworkers.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and fingers to work with objects, tools, or controls; and use office equipment including computers, telephones, and/or copiers/scanners. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

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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