Manager - Process Engineering

Manager - Process Engineering

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?

Position Summary: The Process Engineering Manager develops, evaluates and implements the new and existing process technologies at various locations of Gates Corporation facilities to support the engineering and local factory operations. This position is expected to be a part of a global approach for leading a team in designing and executing experiments to characterize and optimize manufacturing processes in power transmission and fluid power segments. This position is expected to lead a team in developing and scaling processes for initial stage products and is expected to provide technical support for manufacturing operations and business development. This position is a leadership role and responsible for developing and coaching direct team members, employee development and fostering a culture of teamwork, collaboration, and ability to advance group goals to meet company objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leads the transfer, adaptation, and optimization of manufacturing processes across Gates Corporation manufacturing facilities, ensuring equivalent performance outcomes while accounting for variations in equipment, materials, and site-specific constraints.
• Execution of experiments and trials and ensure proper documentation of process standards, SOPs, and work instructions.
• Work closely with Product Development, Quality, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the process engineering team
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or similar.

Requirements and Preferred Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Must have a minimum of 8 years' experience in a similar industry is highly desirable.
• Prior leadership or managerial experience preferred.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or higher certification preferred.
• Outstanding leadership and communication skills, be a self-starter, and be able to lead cross-functional teams.
• Must possess excellent project management, analytical, problem solving and facilitation skills.
• Well-developed analytical skills, strategic thinking, and a working knowledge of business activities.
• Proficient at determining the processes necessary to get things accomplished; knows how to organize people and activities; understands how to separate and combine tasks into efficient workflow; knows what to measure and how to measure it; can see opportunities for synergy and integration; can simplify complex processes; and gets more out of fewer resources.
• Capable of leading large-scale project work utilizing project management skills and tools.
• Strong knowledge and experience in manufacturing process and procedures including advanced knowledge of manufacturing techniques, quality procedures, and information systems.
• Familiar with processes that manufacture hydraulics and power transmission type of products.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning processes including developing and implementing manufacturing footprint programs.

Pay & Benefits:

• Full-Time Salary: $135,000-$150,000
• Bonus Eligible: 10%
• 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 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.

Work Environment: 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.