Manufacturing Process & Systems Engineer | Lean, Automation

Gates Corporation; Balsareny; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Process and System Engineer at Gates Corporation is responsible for driving operational excellence through the development, optimization, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and systems. This role ensures production efficiency, product quality, cost optimization, and compliance with safety and operational standards.

The incumbent collaborates cross-functionally with Engineering, Production, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to implement sustainable

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 2–4 years of experience in manufacturing, process engineering, or industrial systems engineering roles.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, continuous improvement methodologies, and industrial operations.
• Experience in PFMEA, Process Capability Studies, Control Plans, Root Cause Analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and engineering analysis tools.
• Knowledge in SCADA programming, preferably Intouch.
• Knowledge in programming language and database connection, preferably Visual Basic and SQL.
• Knowledge of PLC programming, preferably Allen Bradley.
• Fluent English (written and spoken).
• Catalan and Spanish, spoken and written correctly.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes to improve productivity, quality, throughput, and operational efficiency.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Support the introduction of new products, equipment, and technologies into production environments.
• Identify root causes of process inefficiencies and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, including SOPs, PFMEA, process flow diagrams, control plans, and work instructions.
• Monitor metrics like OEE, scrap rates, downtime, cycle times, and yield performance.
• Collaborate with maintenance, production, IT and quality teams to troubleshoot equipment and system issues.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with quality, environmental, health, and safety standards.
• Support automation, industrial system integration, and process digitalization initiatives.
• Participate in capital projects, equipment selection, layout planning, and process validation.

Skills

PFMEA

Process Capability Studies

Control Plans

Root Cause Analysis

SCADA Intouch

VB and SQL

PLC Programming (Allen Bradley)

Fluent English

Bilingual: Catalan/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's in Industrial/Electrical Eng

Tools

Intouch SCADA

Visual Basic

SQL

Allen Bradley PLC

Job description

The Process and System Engineer at Gates Corporation is responsible for driving operational excellence through the development, optimization, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and systems. This role ensures production efficiency, product quality, cost optimization, and compliance with safety and operational standards.

The incumbent collaborates cross-functionally with Engineering, Production, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to implement sustainable