Sr. Product Development Engineer - Global Mobility Powersports

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?

At Gates, we welcome challenges, celebrate hard work, and continually seek new talent to join our global company. Our Denver office is looking for a Senior Product Development Engineer within our Global Mobility group supporting the development of belt drive systems for motorcycles, powersports and scooters. Please review below to see if this might be the right opportunity for you.

• Design and engineer new products and technologies to support the strategic plan in accordance with best practices.
• 3D design and GD&T drawings of complex parts and assemblies.
• Work with application, process, and manufacturing experts and suppliers in development of new products to meet performance targets.
• Work with material and process experts and suppliers in development of new designs to meet timing and performance targets.
• Work with operators and production personnel to develop samples and document new processes.
• Support continuous product and process improvements (sustaining engineering).
• Collaborate with Engineering Program Managers on product updates and ensure all changes are well‑documented and efficiently implemented.
• Proactively communicate (both verbally and written) key developments and updates on new projects/products to program management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 8-13+ years of progressive and comprehensive product development experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in technical field required (mechanical engineering, etc.).
• Experience in mechanical design (preferably in related products). Solid Works fluency desirable.
• Experience in hands‑on prototyping.
• Experience with Product Data Management (PDM) systems.
• Demonstrated ability in metal, plastic, or composite part design including material selection.
• Experience in Design for Manufacturability (DFM), statistical tolerance analysis techniques, functional dimensioning, and geometric tolerancing (GD&T), with focus on high volume manufacturing.
• Experience working with overseas manufacturers a plus.
• Experience with technical graphical communication of concepts, ideas, and solutions.
• High level interpersonal and leadership skills; must be able to influence and collaborate across multiple levels within the company, at various locations, and with suppliers.
• Experience with automotive or aerospace industry quality standards and manufacturing methods; TS16949, AS9100, ISO
  9000, etc.
• Highest values on safety in personal work practices and consideration in design of processes and equipment.
• Passion for Motorcycles, Powersports, Scooters, Bicycles, and Fitness applications desired.

• Superior attention to detail with and ability to manage complex projects and detailed planning.
• Passion for making great products.
• An understanding of how things are made.
• This position demands technical strengths in many areas, including design, simulation, prototyping, and manufacturing.
• Demonstrated experience with finite element analysis methods.
• Demonstrated experience with geometric dimensioning & tolerancing (GD&T).
• Demonstrated experience with finite element analysis methods.
• Solid project management skills.
• Self‑motivated and proactive with demonstrated creative and critical thinking capabilities.
• Highest values on safety in personal work practices and consideration in design of processes and equipment.
• A preference to hands on work style.

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,…