Project Engineer, Manufacturing 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?

Reporting directly to the Manager of FP Post Innovation, the Project Engineer is responsible for providing Engineering data to support Operations, Quality and Customers.

• Organise internal and external customer product approvals and special testing. This will involve qualification of internal and external coupling ranges on Gates Hose products.
• Analyse test results and Issue documentation and customer reports as required
• Support the creation of new parts/drawings including drawing checking and approval sign-off
• Provide assistance in the design and development work for new product designs and existing product iterations when needed
• Create crimp data through crimp trials and manufacturing test samples to be tested in one of Gates Fluid power Test Labs. This includes using Gates self-assembly equipment
• Issue crimp data for Production and distribution market for Gates Hose/Coupling assemblies and maintaining the internal Production crimp database as necessary
• Promote and Develop business process’s/procedures locally and globally
• Assist and help develop BSI Standards and attend BFPA meetings as required.

• Acquires general knowledge of principles and practices of related fields, and ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.
• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate the company in the market

• None
• Acts as a resource for other team members; may lead projects with limited risks and resource requirements

• 5-7 years of experience
• A degree or HNC in Mechanical combined with relevant experience
• Computer literacy is essential including being competent with Microsoft Office. CAD experience would be an advantage but not essential
• Be focused, self-motivated and demonstrate a willingness to learn, with an enthusiasm for technical subjects
• A strong desire to succeed with proven planning and organisational skills
• Knowledge of Fluid Power products would be an advantage
• Ability to demonstrate excellent attention to detail and able to foresee potential problems
• Will require travel within the UK and abroad to support the business
• Normal office working hours, but extended hours will be required to suit business needs
• Interpersonal and facilitation skills required to work in a multi-disciplinary environment are essential
• A positive and helpful attitude to team members and Customers must be maintained
• Work in a tidy organised way and progress work at a pace to support a continually changing department

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.

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