Product Development Engineer - Couplings

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 Rochester Hills, MI office, your role as a Product Development Engineer will involve these items below:

• Hydraulic hose fitting, Universal Quick Disconnect (UQD & UDQB), and hydraulic quick-disconnect-coupling design experience is highly sought after
• You'll be working with multiple, cross-functional departments within the global organization at Gates
• This is an exciting opportunity for you because you will be responsible for the design, development and performance testing of connectors used in hydraulic and fluid transfer applications
• Your objective/goals will be to create and analyze new or improved designs which you will control through the develop and revision of global standards
• Your fit in the organization will be part of a team of engineers responsible for fluid power connector development
• You will be supporting other global and regional departments: Hose Development, Materials Development, Applications Engineering, Global Product Line Management, Operations, Procurement, etc.
• This position is vital to Gates because you will be at the helm of a large and complex product line helping to guide its continued success

Key responsibilities:

• Creating and analyzing new designs for improved manufacturability and cost optimization
• Organizing, planning and executing projects with a global team to fully implement optimization proposals
• Analysis using mathematical and empirical data, creation of execution schedules, and insuring there are appropriate business cases to support work
• Monitoring the manufacturing of prototypes and coordinate validation testing, including forensic analysis of samples
• Technical writing of global standards
• Responding to the needs of the commercial organization in order to support high value customer needs for our products
• Must be able to quickly learn to apply core engineering and six sigma skills such as problem solving, SPC data collection and analysis, FMEA, DOE, etc.

ABOUT YOU

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering required
• 5-7+ years of engineering experience preferred
• Experience using CAD software, PTC Creo preferred
• Hydraulic hose fitting, Universal Quick Disconnect (UQD & UDQB), and hydraulic quick-disconnect-coupling design experience
• Experience performing Finite Element Analysis using Marc a plus
• A hands-on approach to product development
• Travel: 10-20%
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship

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 (9 scheduled & 2 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.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Colorado, Gates is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of Colorado and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.

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