Manufacturing Engineer

at  Gates Corporation

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, conveyer belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?

The Manufacturing Engineer will coordinate with process engineers, manufacturing plant staff, product development engineering, quality and maintenance groups to implement the most cost-effective equipment or process according to the Gates Corporation’s current strategic plan. This position is located in Versailles, MO and reports directly to the site Engineering Manager. The Manufacturing Engineer provides technical support to specific production departments for equipment and designated projects. This support includes project planning, support, and implementation as well as support of production improvements in the areas of quality, safety, cost, and productivity as related to equipment, processes, and systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned beyond the core functions listed below. This is a safety-sensitive position.

• Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods.
• Direct and supports equipment maintenance functions.
• Act as a technical resource on production equipment.
• Help identify equipment or process gaps in manufacturing or technology implementation where quality and/or efficiencies are lost, and work with internal teams on innovative solutions.
• Confers with Operations, Maintenance and Process/Product Development Engineering staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.
• Confers with vendors to determine part specifications and recommends the purchase of equipment and materials used in manufacturing and production.
• Confers with management, Process Engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes. Other duties may be assigned.
• Specification and acquisition of vendor purchased equipment.
• Lead efforts to drive critical machinery to ZERO MILES state.
• Support development of new equipment and processes for new product offerings.
• Collaborate in the creation of capital plans, specific capital projects and participate in strategic planning processes.
• Support the development of new and innovative products and constructions.
• Support Process Engineers in Scrap and defect reduction projects.