Product Development Engineer - Fluid Power

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 Englewood office, you will be our Product Development Engineer - Fluid Power. The hose product engineering team is responsible for the design, development, and performance testing of hoses used in hydraulic, industrial, fluid transfer, and automotive applications.

• The right candidate will become a member of an experienced team, executing projects globally to drive expansion of the fluid power business.
• This is an exciting opportunity for you because in this role there will be opportunities to work with a diverse product offering spanning multiple applications and markets with the guidance of more senior product development engineers.
• The product reliability team is responsible for product forensic analysis (FA), technique and systems development to support FA and providing statistical analysis on existing product performance to construct reliability models to optimize testing and product performance.
• You will be responsible for creating new mathematical methods and validating correlations to advance the science of hose design, as well as piloting new product concepts and technology to drive innovation.

Key responsibilities:

• Direct work responsibilities will include:
  1. Create and execute projects with a global team to fully implement optimization proposals
  2. Monitor the manufacturing of prototypes and coordinate validation testing
  3. Product BOM management
  4. Creation of lab orders for product testing
  5. Analyzing product test results
  6. Organizing and monitoring builds of test materials
  7. Benchmarking of products in industry
  8. Experimentation to enhance product design
  9. Forensic analysis
• Interaction with a cross functional global team (including operations, quality, material development, process engineering, commercial, etc.)
• 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

• 4-10 years of engineering experience
• 1+ years of experience with fluid power product engineering
• Bachelor's Degree in STEM discipline or EIT certification with engineering work experience required
• Advanced Degree in STEM discipline is preferred
• Background with functional application of engineering techniques listed in essential duties and responsibilities is preferred
• Experience with data analysis and statistical validation of process and testing data
• Experience with hose product testing and failure analysis
• Must be able to independently manage time and task execution needs
• Ability to create, interpret, and apply mathematical and statistical models and information
• Experience and confidence in face-to-face, phone, video call, and email communications
• Ability to work with a global cross functional team, as well as team members from other areas of the organization including those in other nations
• Computer applications including spreadsheets, word processing, presentations, and timeline projection
• (e.g. Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, Power point)
• Ability to adapt to rapid changes and new systems as needed
• Limited travel may be required (5-20%), potentially including international travel
• Excited to work in the office with great teammates
• 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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