Quality Engineer

Gates Corporation; Siloam Springs (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Paid vacation

Job summary

Gates is seeking a Quality Engineer at its Siloam Springs, AR plant. You will oversee quality across the manufacturing value stream, collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement APQP for new and existing products, and drive CAPA to achieve ongoing improvements.

In this role, you will support internal audits of QMS processes, participate in PPAP submissions, and contribute to quality initiatives aligned with Gates goals for product vitality and scrap reduction.

Qualifications

• Experience implementing Advanced Product Quality Plans (APQP) in manufacturing.
• Strong capability in driving corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and root-cause analysis.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 quality management systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality across all phases of the manufacturing value stream from raw materials to customer use.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute APQP for new and existing products.
• Lead CAPA activities to achieve strategic quality improvements across value streams.

Skills

APQP

CAPA

Root cause analysis

QMS

ISO 9001

IATF16949

Job description

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?

WHAT TO EXPECT

As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward thinking, open-minded and well-rounded individuals to join our global team. Located in our Siloam Springs, Arkansas plant, you will be a Quality Engineer.

As a QualityEngineeryouwillfacilitateactivities to develop team members, enhance customer satisfaction, and implement innovative solutions to challenges and process improvements within assigned manufacturing value streams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (TO NAME A FEW)

• Responsible for assuring quality in all phases of the manufacturing value stream from raw material supply to customers'utilization.
• Work cross-functionally with peers and Gates management in developing and executing Advanced Product Quality Plans (APQP) for new & existing products.
• Drive execution of quality initiatives and corrective and preventative actions (CAPA) across the assigned manufacturing value streams to achieve strategic quality improvement priorities.
• Guide root cause investigation and corrective actions/resolution of customer and supplier quality incidents in compliance with industry best practice 'closed loop' methodologies and Gates Quality Management System requirements.
• Complete warrantypartfailure analysis and implementation of corrective action asdeterminednecessary.
• Work with new product development teams and site peers in utilizingAPQP basedmanagement systems to achieve Gates goals in sales growth and product vitality, while eliminating or reducing risk of scrap, rework, and defect escapes.
• Complete internal quality system audits (E.g.ISO9001, IATF16949) as assigned within the plant Internal QMS audit program.
• Complete product audits and corrective actions and participate in the plant's Layered Process Audit (LPA) program.
• Support Gates supplier quality through supplier corrective action process.
• Support the plant in establishing process controls, error proofing, etc. on critical to quality characteristics for assigned value streams.
• Assist the PPAP coordinator in the coordination of PPAP submissions as necessary for part qualification with customers in your value stream.

PAY AND BENEFITS

• Full-Time
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options:
• Benefits begin on the first day of the monthimmediatelyfollowing your date of hire
• Eligible for3weeks of paidvacation, additionally 8 sick days
• 11paidholidays
• 401(k):company matching up to 6%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts

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.

The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate to loud. Temperatures can vary depending on weather conditions and can be extreme. Gates is managed in accordance with OSHAS requirements and requires all employees to wear steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, and a hard hat.