Product Process Engineer

GATES GROUP LIMITED; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry leader seeks a Product Process Engineer to innovate and enhance manufacturing processes for hydraulic connectors. This role involves collaborating with global teams to design and optimize production methods, ensuring high standards and efficiency. With a focus on problem-solving and the application of Six Sigma techniques, you will play a key role in driving product development forward. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact the future of fluid power solutions, and be part of a company that values innovation and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of engineering experience in product development.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimise manufacturing processes for improved manufacturability.
• Monitor prototype manufacturing and coordinate validation testing.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

CAD software (PTC Creo)

Six Sigma techniques (SPC, FMEA, DOE)

Analytical skills

Collaboration with global teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

PRODUCT PROCESS ENGINEER
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 Corporation is an industry leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. The company has facilities around the world serving the automotive, industrial and Oil & Gas sectors. This position is part of the Research & Development team, based in St Neots.

WHAT TO EXPECT
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.

Key responsibilities:

• 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.

ABOUT YOU

Required Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5-7 years of engineering experience in product development.
• Willingness to travel 10-20%.

Required Skills:

• Strong problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach to product development.
• Experience with CAD software, particularly PTC Creo.
• 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 employer 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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