Product Development Engineer - Couplings

Gates Corporation; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer is seeking a Product Development Engineer for hydraulic couplings. The role involves design, development, and testing of products, collaborating with global teams, and applying engineering methodologies to solve problems. Ideal candidates will have a mechanical engineering background and experience in hydraulic components.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience required.
• Experience in design of hydraulic quick-disconnect couplings.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze hydraulic couplings for performance and cost optimization.
• Oversee prototype manufacturing and validation testing.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Collaboration

Knowledge of Best Practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

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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.

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Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Working full-time from our St Neots facility the Main function of the Product Development Engineer is to design, develop, and test hydraulic couplings and connectors for fluid transfer applications. This includes optimising designs for performance, cost, and manufacturability while collaborating with cross-functional global teams to support the success of the product line.

• Design and analyse hydraulic quick-disconnect couplings and UQD & UDQB components for improved manufacturability and cost optimisation.
• Develop and revise global standards for product designs.
• Plan and execute projects with global teams, including creating execution schedules and supporting business cases.
• Oversee prototype manufacturing, coordinate validation testing, and conduct forensic analysis.
• Provide technical writing for global standards and respond to the needs of the commercial organisation.
• Apply engineering and Six Sigma tools such as SPC, FMEA, and DOE for problem-solving and process improvement.
  
  

Keys to Success

• 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
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Applies broad knowledge of principles and practices in a specific practice area.
• Works on multiple projects of moderate size or portions of major projects.
• Designs a complete project, system, component, or process.
• Prepares complete project documents.
• Designs and conducts experiments, and analyzes and interprets data.
• Independently evaluates, selects, and adapts standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Formulates and solves problems.
• Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies
• Explains complex, difficult and/or sensitive information; works to build consensus
• Acts as a resource for other team members; may lead projects with limited risks and resource requirements
  
  

Requirements And Preferred Skills

• 5-7 years of experience
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering.
• Willingness to travel 10-20%.
• Experience in the design of hydraulic quick-disconnect couplings and UQD & UDQB components.
• Knowledge of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills using engineering methodologies such as SPC, FMEA, and DOE.
• A practical, hands-on approach to product development.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with global teams and adapt to a dynamic work environment.
  
  

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.

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