Process & Systems Engineer

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

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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 and System Engineer 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 process improvements, support new product introductions, and enhance manufacturing performance.

Essential Duties and Responsabilities

• Analyze, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes to improve productivity, quality, throughput, and operational efficiency.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing, 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 key manufacturing metrics such as OEE, scrap rates, downtime, cycle times, and yield performance.
• Collaborate with maintenance, production, IT and quality teams to troubleshoot equipment and system-related 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 activities.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives while maintaining operational and product quality standard

Keys to Success

• Develops broad knowledge and skills in a specific practice area.
• Works on small projects or portions of larger projects
• Prepares portions of project documents.
• Edits specifications.
• Performs research and investigations
• Assists in determining schedule and budget requirements.
• Evaluates, selects, and applies standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform a task or sequence of tasks for conventional projects with few complex features.
• Possesses effective oral and written communication skills.
• Assists with client, customer, or official contacts and communication pertaining to specific assignments or meetings.
• Collaboratively uses judgment to determine adaptations in methods for nonroutine aspects of assignments.
• Applies general knowledge of business developed through education or past experience

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None
• Assigns tasks to and coordinates work with entry-level engineers, technicians, or administrative staff.
• Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team; works within guidelines and policies

Requirements and Preferred Skills

• 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 process management tools such as: PFMEA, Process Capability Studies, Control Plans, Root Cause Analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and engineering analysis tools.
• Knowledge in SCADA programming, preferably in Intouch.
• Knowledge in programing language and data base connection, preferably in Visual Basic and SQL.
• Knowledge of PLC programming, preferably Allen Bradley.
• Fluent English (written and spoken).
• Catalan and Spanish, spoken and written correctly.

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.

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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