Continuous Quality Improvement 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 Rochester Hills, MI, Siloam Springs, AR or Elizabethtown, KY offices, you will be a Continuous Quality Improvement Engineer. The Continuous Quality Improvement Engineer will lead and participate in projects aimed at improving manufacturing processes targeting improvements in product quality and cost.

• A successful incumbent will be capable of working independently with minimal supervision, balancing workload with multiple priorities, and utilizing technical manufacturing and product knowledge along with effective problem-solving methodology to consistently eliminate quality costs and incident causes across Gates Americas regional manufacturing locations.
• This is an exciting opportunity for you because you will work with global quality, cross-functional peers, and business leadership personnel to achieve quality cost and incident improvement objectives while developing as a successor to quality leadership positions.

Key responsibilities (to name a few):

• Leading execution of improvement projects targeting elimination of top Pareto causes of power transmission quality costs and incidents. Projects will be hands-on work with manufacturing plant personnel to identify causes and implement process, product, and quality control improvements with reduction in Cost of Poor Quality outcomes.
• Identification of best practice manufacturing process & quality controls within regional sites demonstrating superior low-quality cost and incidence rates. Communication of these process and quality control details to counterparts in global regions with intent to aid transfer of best practices to those global locations. Leading execution of best practices shared from other global regions within Americas manufacturing sites having similar product & processes.
• Serving as a quality subject matter expert on change management teams or review boards for Product / Process changes with the objective to ensure successful launch of changes without negative impact on customers or product quality.
• Supporting supplier quality and supplier development organizations as necessary to improve power transmission product quality and cost improvement. Assignments including focused activity with an identified high-risk supplier to improve their product quality & reliability.
• Development and implementation of manufacturing quality standards to ensure on-going understanding of consistent adherence to these manufacturing requirements.

ABOUT YOU

• Bachelor of Science (BS) undergraduate college degree in an Engineering discipline (Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering).
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in Quality Engineering, Process Engineering, and/or Continuous Improvement roles, including significant experience utilizing technical knowledge and problem-solving methodologies to drive out Cost of Poor Quality (E.g. DMAIC, DOE, etc.).
• Must have effective project management experience in leading and facilitating project teams.
• Certification as a Six Sigma Black is preferred, but not required.
• Demonstrated experience leading continuous improvement projects with cost out outcomes is required.
• Must be capable of reading and understanding product drawings & specifications.
• Working knowledge and experience with effectively using quality assurance problem solving tools is required (E.g., 5-Why, Cause & Effect Diagrams, DOE, 8D, DMAIC, etc.).
• A strong leader with excellent communication and organizational agility skills that have resulted in a track record of successful objective completions.
• Driven and high expectations of getting results through self and team.
• Change management leadership capability.
• High level interpersonal and leadership skills with capability to influence, coach, and partner across multiple levels and locations/regions of the company.
• Strong proficiency using common PC applications: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Visio, MS Office, MS SharePoint, MS PowerPoint
• Experience utilizing quality assurance PC Applications: Minitab, or other SPC Applications, etc.
• Able to travel up to 50% (This travel will mostly be within the Americas region but can include global travel to all regions where Gates Corporation conducts business and has operations facilities)
• 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.

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