Engineering Program Manager, 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: belts and hoses found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers – just to name a few.

• Lead and coordinate product development of new products and technology globally. Primary point of contact for the program.
• Responsible for leading project reviews throughout the product development process.
• Lead cross‑functional team members with a sense of ownership.
• Collaborate with Engineering Design Managers on product updates and ensure all changes are well‑documented and efficiently implemented.
• Own project budget, schedule, and resource planning.
• Know and own the critical path to ensure project progress, contingency planning, and overall project success.
• Drive and manage development schedules, key dependencies, and risk.
• Work with Business Development and Product Management teams to filter, define, and structure incoming opportunities.
• Coordinate with the global teams to develop, manage, and report technical and schedule dependencies.
• Identify and highlight technical risk areas and mitigation strategies in partnership with team members.
• Develop tools and methods to increase efficiency and determinism of outcomes.

• Work with cross‑functional teams to build business cases for new products and technology.
• Work with applications, process, and manufacturing experts and suppliers in development of new platform constructions to meet timing and performance targets.
• Lead the Stage Gate process in the development of testing and validation timelines, DFMEAs, and DVP&Rs.
• Manage prototype sourcing and logistics for early‑stage program needs.
• Facilitate logistics and tracking for priority projects including shipment of trial parts and test units amongst internal, supplier, and external test sites.

• Mentor early career development engineers to deliver exceptional product performance.
• Work in a highly dynamic environment that requires quick changes, managing competing demands, and finding creative, dynamic solutions.
• Positively influence extended team members, often not direct reports, to achieve business and technical goals.
• Proactively communicate (both verbally and written) key developments and updates on new projects/products at executive level.

• 7‑10 years of progressive and comprehensive product development experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in a technical field required (mechanical engineering, etc.).
• Master's degree is a plus (MSME, MBA, etc.).
• Experience with automotive or aerospace industry quality standards and manufacturing methods; TS16949, AS9100, ISO
  9000, etc.

• Leadership skills, ability to inspire and lead cross‑functional teams.
• Superior attention to detail and the ability to manage complex projects and detailed planning.
• Technical strengths in design, manufacturing, quality, and operations.
• Solid project management skills with ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities.
• Understands and deals well with rapid development cycles; remains flexible and calm in the face of uncertainty.
• Ability to filter and distill relevant information for the right audience, coupled with excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Self‑motivated and proactive with demonstrated creative and critical thinking capabilities.
• High level of interpersonal and leadership skills; must be able to influence and collaborate across multiple levels within the company, at various locations, and with suppliers.
• Highest values on safety in personal work practices and consideration in design of processes and equipment.
• Preference for hands‑on work style.
• Passion for bikes, motorcycles or other two‑wheel mobility preferred.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the…