Product Process Engineer

Gates Corporation; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer is seeking a Product Process Engineer in St. Neots. This role involves developing manufacturing equipment for hydraulic applications, optimizing processes, and collaborating globally. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills and a background in mechanical engineering.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience required.
• Familiarity with hydraulic hose fittings and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with global teams on project execution.
• Write technical documentation and global standards.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Analytical Skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Six Sigma

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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?

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Working full-time from our St Neots facility the Main function of the Product Process Engineer is the development of manufacturing equipment for connectors used in hydraulic and fluid transfer applications. This includes designing and analysing new or improved processes while collaborating with global teams to control and revise manufacturing standards.

• Design and optimise manufacturing processes for improved manufacturability and cost.
• Plan, organise, and execute projects with global teams to implement optimisation proposals.
• Perform analysis using mathematical and empirical data, create execution schedules, and ensure appropriate business cases.
• Monitor prototype manufacturing, coordinate validation testing, and conduct forensic analysis of samples.
• Write technical documentation and global standards.
• Support the commercial organisation to meet high-value customer needs.
• Apply core engineering and Six Sigma skills, such as problem-solving, SPC, FMEA, DOE, etc.
  
  

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%.
• Familiarity with hydraulic hose fittings, UQD & UDQB components, and their manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in applying Six Sigma techniques such as SPC, FMEA, and DOE.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional, global teams and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to use mathematical and empirical data effectively.
  
  

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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https://www.gates.com/us/en/knowledge-center/resource-library/policies-and-statements/gates-job-applicants-privacy-statement.html

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