Material Analyst

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?

As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward thinking, open-minded and well-rounded individuals to join our global team. Located in our Poplar Bluff plant, you will be Materials Analyst.

• You’ll be working as a part of the Quality team, reporting directly to the Quality Supervisor and/or Manager.
• You will be working with tooling and performing inspections.
• You will work with various functional groups to implement solutions to eliminate or minimize material waste and provide improvement.
• You will be responsible for leading and directing material utilization efforts for product and material processes and will be responsible for evaluating material waste and opportunities for improvement.

• Use problem solving tools to investigate and correct nonconformities and implement improvement.
• Interface with Engineering, Quality, Tooling, Manufacturing, and other departments as necessary.
• Must be able to collect data, provide reports and effectively communicate.
• Must be self-managed and able to schedule work with limited supervision.
• Attendance is an essential function of this position. The employee must have regular, reliable, punctual, and consistent attendance. The employee must be able to work regular and/or flexible hours or shifts, overtime before & after regular hours & shifts, as well as on weekends.
• Must be willing to perform other tasks or duties as assigned.

• Manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills are necessary.
• Computer and software experience is preferred (such as, Microsoft Office).
• Experience in the following is preferred:
  Problem Solving, Error Proofing, Standard Work, SPC, Specification Interpretation and Product Analysis.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy is needed.
• Strong team player. Proactively able to step in to support other team members as needed and share knowledge to allow cross training of all functions, builds collaborative relationships.
• Hours must be flexible to accommodate Gates and customer needs. Must be able to perform physical elements assist in production, (lifting mandrels, box samples, mobility throughout the plant) associated with the job. May require outside travel for education as needed, typically less than 5%.

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.

Gates is an Equal Opportunity 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.

The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate to loud. Temperatures can vary depending on weather conditions and can be extreme. Gates is managed in accordance with OSHAS requirements and requires all employees to wear steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, and a hard hat.